KCP Faces & Places: Georgia Peck By Megan Jamison Kootenay Conservation Program Georgia Peck, Lakes Program Manager with Living Lakes Canada, is the third generation…
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Regional wildfire prevention projects being funded
Six East Kootenay and area wildfire risk reduction projects are among 60 in the province to receive Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) funding, the…
2026 King’s Counsel designation nominations open
B.C. lawyers invited to put forward peers demonstrating excellence, leadership Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2026 are open and will…
Local National Indigenous Peoples Day events
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and we’d like to highlight some upcoming events taking place in recognition of the day. It is an…
Elk Valley community kicks off the river season
The Elk River Alliance (ERA) hosted a successful River Ready Season Kick-off in Fernie on June 4 to promote and celebrate a safe start to…
Start-Up business advisor service now available
New entrepreneurs across the Kootenay-Boundary region can now access free one-on-one business support through the Start-Up Business Advisor service. Delivered by Community Futures Central Kootenay,…
We are building Canada but what is Canada building here?
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to depend less on the United States. He is moving to approve major projects,…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Teasel (Wild teasel) is a biennial plant that prefers sunny locations and can grow in a range of wet…
What is meant by Out of Control?
By BC Wildfire Service Why are all new wildfires initially listed as “Out of Control?” Think of a smoke alarm going off: It doesn’t always…
June is a meaningful month in the valley
June is a meaningful month across Canada as we recognize National Indigenous History Month and the beginning of Pride Season. This month is an opportunity…