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Primary care network coming to region
Approximately 660 new full-time equivalent health professionals will be part of 22 primary care networks coming soon throughout the province, including in the East Kootenay….
Our species has a job to do and better get to it soon
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary So, you don’t believe in climate change. You, of course are entitled to your opinions, but if you take…
BCCDC’s advice around lingering wildfire smoke
The BC Centre For Disease Control (BCCDC) says wildfire smoke is a form of air pollution that can affect your health. As East Kootenay and…
Bulletin warns of smoke for up to 72 hours
Environment Canada September 11 issued a Smoky Skies Bulletin covering the entire East Kootenay as wildfire smoke from the growing catastrophe along the US West…
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Hotel Zed in Kelowna
Heads up to East Kootenay residents who may have recently visited Kelowna. Interior Health this afternoon (Sept. 11) is advising several individuals who attended a…
Local artist produces LP during pandemic
After years of song-writing and playing numerous shows in the East Kootenay, Maddisun has solidified her local following. She slowly continues to grow in her…
Illicit drug toxicity death rate still extreme
The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to the end of July 2020, with 175…
Winds fan Doctor Creek fire as more firefighters added
Slightly cooler weather and the absence of lightning the last few days has helped lead to less wildfire activity in the East Kootenay, allowing the…
Smoky skies bulletin issued
Wildfire smoke from local and distant fires has prompted the BC government, Interior Health and First Nation Health Authority to issue a smoky skies bulletin…