Two men and one woman who were arrested and charged following a dramatic series of events in the Elk Valley July 4 had their day…
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Elkford unveils first public art piece
The District of Elkford June 29 unveiled the first piece of public art in the district. Local glass artist Katherine Russell’s eagerly awaited piece ‘Pass…
Spring in the East Kootenay
We had a fairly mellow spring in the East Kootenay. Enough rain to green things up, a few bouts of heat and some early fire…
Locals appointed to mining safety committee
Representatives of Indigenous communities, labour and industry are undertaking a comprehensive review of British Columbia’s Health, Safety and Reclamation Code to ensure B.C. has strong…
Be a good neighbour – reform B.C. mining laws
Letter to the Editor Last week all eight US Senators from Alaska, Washington, Montana and Idaho sent a letter expressing their concerns about the impact of B.C….
Air SAR flies closer to fundraising goals
Committed to safety while on and off the job, North Coal is proud to support Elk Valley Air Search and Rescue Association (EVASARA) with a…
Banner Project launch June 6
The Banner Project highlights the diversity of the artistic community of the Elk Valley and brings Fernie’s downtown to life, celebrating the imagery and identity of…
CFKR joins initiative to support local, youth-led projects
The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is joining the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, making funding available to youth-led projects that address diverse…
Island Lake hosting third Untamed Kootenays
Fernie’s Island Lake Lodge is again hosting Untamed Kootenays, an annual culinary event featuring uniquely Kootenay cuisine, for its third consecutive year on June 8….
Wildsight joins call for reforms to mining laws, regulations
More than 30 organizations from across the province joined together in Victoria on May 15 to call for major reform to B.C.’s dated mining laws…