Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ktunaxa First Nation, governments, industry and donors unite to safeguard vital Rocky Mountain landscape The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), in…
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Local chambers part of resort coalition
Chambers of Commerce representing resort communities across British Columbia, including three in the East Kootenay, have formed the Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition and celebrate…
The Valley
By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary “I can’t think of nothin’ finer than ridin’ a jacked-up Dodge Ram 300 down the west slope of the Rockies…
Weather alerts for valleys and Kootenay Pass
Summer has arrived in the East Kootenay in a foul mood. Environment Canada has today issued special weather statements for the Columbia and Elk Valley…
New community liaison for northeast basin
Ben Gadd brings local insight and a passion for community engagement Ben Gadd is bringing a strong connection to the region and a passion for…
14th Steamboat Mountain Music Festival July 4 to 6
Steamboat Mountain Music Festival is an affordable, family-friendly, outdoor celebration that has become a signature summer event for Edgewater. The 14th Annual Steamboat is all…
Autumn and Christmas in the East Kootenay 2024
The following photo collection was captured during rambles around the East Kootenay in the autumn and Christmas season 2024. Photos in this collection were captured…
Province denies request for financial assistance
Three months after the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) applied to have an August windstorm in the Columbia Valley deemed eligible for Disaster Financial…
Recovery Manager set up to help following windstorm
A new Recovery Manager has been established in the Columbia Valley for the next few weeks to provide support and assistance to residents who are…
Visiting volunteers to help with residual organics clean up
As many residents of the Columbia Valley continue to dig out from under a pile of debris and destruction following the August 23 windstorm, a…