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Severe thunderstorm watch for entire region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the entire East Kootenay. “Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that…
We feel the East Kootenay is a forgotten entity
Letter to the Editor Interior Health Authority (IHA) recently announced that once again it was delaying the redevelopment of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s oncology…
Fishing closures enacted for some local streams
Various streams in British Columbia have been closed to angling due to high temperatures and drought conditions, including several in the East Kootenay. The following…
Heat and smoke warnings issued
Environment Canada this morning issued a Special Weather Statement warning about heat in effect for the Columbia Valley, Kimberley and Cranbrook areas of the East…
Three local attractions get recovery support
Three East Kootenay attractions are among 80 in B.C. that will receive direct support for their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Bill Nye burns past 1,000 ha
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) today (July 21) reports the Bill Nye Mountain wildfire, seven km southeast of Wasa, has grown by another 100 hectares in the…
Smoky skies warning issued for most of region
Environment Canada early this morning issued a Smoky Skies Bulletin in effect for most of the East Kootenay, excluding the northern section of the Columbia…
BCWS gains upper hand in region
BC Wildfire Service has once again gained the upper hand in the East Kootenay, with no new fires being reported today (July 15) and a…
The daily war on wildfire continues in region
Hot weather and lightning continue to add to the wildfire count in the East Kootenay, with three new fires being reported today by the BC…