RDEK rural fire services reminds residents to take proper precautions when spring burning The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) rural fire services are urging…
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Crash knocks out power to portion of Columbia Valley
Emergency responders are on the scene of a logging truck rollover on Highway 95 near Edgewater this afternoon (Feb. 19). The incident has closed the…
Overnight bin fire at Edgewater Transfer Station
Firefighters responded to smouldering bin fire at the Edgewater Transfer Station late last night (Feb. 6). “We had a small fire in the main garbage…
Firefighters respond to fuel spill in Edgewater
Members of the Edgewater Fire Department are on the scene of a fuel spill at a commercial location in Edgewater this afternoon. “The spill occurred when…
Celebration for Penny Powers Feb. 9 at Kinsmen Beach
The Columbia Valley community and beyond is this week mourning the passing of Penny Powers, a tireless volunteer, athlete, mother and Edgewater Fire Department firefighter….
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Cpl. Jeff Witzke This past week, December 5 through December 11, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 51 calls for service. The following is a…
Edgewater Transfer Station fire quickly extinguished
Members of the Edgewater Fire Department responded to a small fire at the Edgewater Transfer Station Friday night. “Upon arrival, crews found a chair and…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Cpl. Jeff Witzke This past week, November 14 through November 21, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 61 calls for service. The following is a…
Occupant hurt in Edgewater structure fire
One person has been transported to hospital following a structure fire on Highway 95 in Edgewater Sunday night. “We received multiple calls regarding a mobile…
Semi-truck crash knocks out power in north valley
Members of the Edgewater Fire Department are on the scene of a single-vehicle incident that has prompted the closure of Highway 95 at Columbia Road…