By Cpl. Debra Katerenchuk With respect to Halloween and COVID-19, please review the guidelines released by B.C. Centre for Disease Control. Elk Valley RCMP would…
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IH tackling COVID-19, then and now
By Susan Brown Op-Ed Commentary The past seven months reflect some of most turbulent times our country has seen, so if you are feeling anxious…
District of Sparwood prohibits Category 2 and 3 fires
Effective at noon today (Thursday, April 16,) Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the District of Sparwood and will remain…
Each of us has a responsibility
By Tom Shypitka, Kootenay East MLA As the coronavirus pandemic progresses across the world, we have witnessed the terrible human toll in China, Iran and…
West Nile virus risk increases as summer heats up
Submitted by Interior Health The mosquito species most likely to carry West Nile virus is most active in August. West Nile virus is a disease…
Local birds test positive for West Nile virus
The provincial Animal Health Centre lab has confirmed two dead ravens submitted from Kimberley as part of routine surveillance have tested positive for West Nile…
Less standing water means fewer mosquito bites
The recent floods and higher water in many areas across the Interior Health region have resulted in an increase in standing water and more mosquitoes…
West Nile risk increases as summer heats up
As summer temperatures increase, so does the risk of West Nile virus. The risk of getting West Nile virus is highest from the end of…