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Meet EK’s first locally-based child and youth Psychiatrist
The arrival of Dr. Orits Oshodi, the region’s first locally-based child and youth psychiatrist, opens new pathways for East Kootenay children and youth to access…
More cameras added to DriveBC system
New technology helped DriveBC add 22 new cameras in 2024, delivering 37 more views to help motorists travel more safely, especially during winter. People checking…
16 local lives lost to drug toxicity so far this year
Sixteen people in the East Kootenay have lost their lives to toxic drugs so far in 2024, including 11 deaths in Cranbrook, two in Kimberley…
Severe thunderstorm watch on for region
Environment Canada has issued another severe thunderstorm watch covering all the East Kootenay (except Kootenay National Park) and Creston area. “Conditions are favourable for the…
Enjoyable read features issues also faced in East Kootenay
Book Review By Derryll White Box, C.J. (2024). Three-Inch Teeth. Anyone who reads John Sandford, and there are many more out there than will readily…
Severe thunderstorm alert for region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm alert for the East Kootenay to go along with the smoky skies bulletin issued earlier in the day…
Heat warning issued for most of region
Environment Canada today (August 2) issued a heat warning for most of the East Kootenay. An extended period of hot temperatures is expected in the…
Adolescent Health Survey results for region released
East Kootenay regional results from the 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey (BC AHS) were released last week by McCreary Centre Society. The survey, which happens…
Six fires out-of-control in East Kootenay
BC Wildfire Service today (July 20) reports five new lightning-caused wildfires in the East Kootenay, including three north of Kimberley, one about 20 km south…