The Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition, representing resort and mountain communities across British Columbia and Alberta, including Columbia Valley, Fernie and Kimberley, has released its…
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Guides available to help prepare for natural disasters
Seniors, families, and individuals encouraged to know the risks and plan for floods, wildfires, and other climate crises As British Columbians prepare for another season…
Community spirit shines during Earth Week cleanup
More than 1,000 residents came together during Earth Week to help clean and revitalize neighbourhoods, parks, trails, and public spaces across Kimberley and Cranbrook, demonstrating…
2026 RDEK Volunteers of the Year announced
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has announced its 2026 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year. “We recognize the meaningful difference volunteers make. It…
What I remember is
By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary My father was heavy powerful man, made his living cracking rocks with a sledgehammer to build the road between Radium…
Local named KIJHL Rookie of the Week
Scoring the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) Cup-clinching goal earned Kimberley Dynamiters defenceman Avery Lynch Rookie of the Week honours, the final one for…
US tribes using DRIPA to expand influence: McInnis
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA and Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous Relations Scott McInnis and the B.C. Conservative Party are sounding the alarm about American First Nations…
Davies and Kisilevich KIJHL Stars of the Week
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its final Stars of the Week for the 2025-26 season. Forward – Luke Davies…
B.C. test ensures readiness of public alerting system
A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur at 2:55 p.m. (Mountain time) on Wednesday, May 6, during Emergency Preparedness Week. The test…
Regional Evacuation Notification System test May 11
The Regional District of East Kootenay reports there will be a test of the Regional Evacuation Notification System on Monday, May 11 at 2 p.m….