The District of Sparwood, Teck Resources Limited and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy are working in partnership to bring Well #4 online…
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2019 in the East Kootenay
Who is going to miss 2019? That’s right; all eyes forward and no looking back – except for this brief photographic presentation showcasing some of…
City issues treated effluent discharge notice
The City of Fernie December 17 advised area residents that in order to dispose of excessive amounts of storm water in the sanitary sewer collection…
UNDRIP legislation signals firm commitment
Letter to the Editor On October 24, the BC government introduced the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act. Wildsight welcomes this legislation which…
College prepares for new academic year
Jumpstart and Community Showcase events help kick-off the semester College of the Rockies is welcoming new and returning students to the 2019/20 academic year, which…
City warns of log jam on Elk River
The City of Fernie has issued a reminder to anyone using the Elk River to be aware of log jams. “There is a large log…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk Elk Valley RCMP responded to 471 calls for service between June 24 and July 24. RCMP responded to the following calls:…
Three rescued in combined SAR effort
The Elk Valley’s three search and rescue teams were called out by the RCMP last night (July 23) to search for a group of three…
Community restoration event July 4
The City of Fernie, East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, West Fork Resource Management and the Elk River Alliance are teaming up for a community restoration…
Hill Road dike project delayed
The Hill Road dike project has been delayed following notification from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) that additional authorizations and design modifications…