Much of the East Kootenay is now under a severe thunderstorm watch, as per an alert issued by Environment Canada this morning (Friday, August 9)….
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CVSAR locate missing hiker deceased
On Saturday, August 3, just after midnight, RCMP requested assistance from Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) to locate a missing hiker in the Pinto…
KSCF grants aid 27 community organizations
The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation (KSCF) is excited to announce the distribution of more than $57,000 in new grants. These most recent grants, ranging from…
Spring in the East Kootenay
We had a fairly mellow spring in the East Kootenay. Enough rain to green things up, a few bouts of heat and some early fire…
Elkford starts summer with snowfall
We thought it was nasty when we saw our basil withered and near death this morning, living up on the side of ‘the mountain’ in…
Invermere son heading up New York Rangers
Invermere’s most famous son was May 17 named president of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) New York Rangers. The Rangers announced that John Davidson, who…
Vibrant Music Festival returns to Fairmont
Nestled away in the beautiful Columbia Valley, Vibrant Music Festival strives each year to provide a unique and intimate festival experience to our attendees. Vibrant…
MP hosting pop-up office in valley
Wayne Stetski, Member of Parliament for Kootenay–Columbia, will be holding a pop-up office for residents in the Columbia Valley. MP Stetski and his staff can help…
Meet Fairmont’s First Fiddlers
By Erin Knutson Fairmont’s First Fiddlers has commenced with its weekly practices at Valley Coffee on Wednesdays in Fairmont Hot Springs. The group was formed…
Elk Valley directors kibosh carcass consideration
A bid by City of Fernie Mayor Ange Qualizza to have road kill carcasses deposited at the Sparwood Landfill was shot down by fellow Elk…