Since it opened on May 21, 2025, the Elkford urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) has helped approximately 1,500 people living in Elkford and the…
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Expanded neonatal unit improves care for infants
Families living in Cranbrook and surrounding communities are now benefiting from better care for infants with the renovation and expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit…
Ground broken for long-term care home expansion
A $232 million construction project is proceeding following a special groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 11 in Cranbrook. Elected officials, Ktunaxa Nation dignitaries, Interior Health and Bird…
Curbside recycling coming for Sparwood
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, August 2025 By David Wilks Over the past several years, one topic has consistently emerged in conversations with residents, at community meetings…
FireSmart is more than a set of guidelines
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial (July 2025) By David Wilks As wildfires continue to pose a growing threat across British Columbia, the District of Sparwood remains committed…
KERHD directors begrudgingly approve funding spike
Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) board of directors July 11 begrudgingly approved a surprise capital funding increase request for the Green Home Long Term-Care…
Senseless destruction a burden to the taxpayer
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial May 2025 By David Wilks Throughout our lives most of us have done something, that if we could do it all over…
$59 million expansion announced for EKRH
The B.C. government this morning announced it has approved a business plan for a new two-floor building expansion at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) in…
RDEK officials presented with King Charles Medals
Two Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) officials, one elected and one staff, were Sept. 6 presented with King Charles III Coronation Medals by Kootenay…
More wildlife fencing coming for Highway 3
The second phase of a wildlife fencing project aimed at preventing collisions between people and wildlife on Highway 3 begins this summer east of Sparwood….