The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) reached a new peak in its annual community granting, disbursing nearly $160,000 in 2026. In 2026, CFKR…
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RDEK to seek public input on time change
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will move forward with a regional survey to gather public input after rescinding its previous motion to move…
Analysis highlights EVR as key economic engine
Elk Valley Resources (EVR), Canada’s largest producer of steelmaking coal, recently released results of a new socioeconomic study that shows the company’s significant contributions to…
Kaeley Jade performing in Elkford and Fernie
Up-and-coming Edmonton alt-folk artist Kaeley Jade will be performing in the Elk Valley when her forthcoming album, ‘The Great Unknown’ drops on April 10. The…
Snowfall warning for Elk Valley and national parks
Environment Canada today (Feb. 16) issued a snowfall warning for the Elk Valley and Kootenay National Park (particularly Highway 93 through Kootenay Park), as well…
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay is a snapshot to give the travelling public a glimpse of what they may be heading into or out…
No injuries in derailment near Elkford
On January 13, at approximately 8:51 a.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP, at the request of CPKC Police, attended to the 1500 block of Fording River…
CFKR launches updated 2026 grant application process
The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is pleased to launch its updated 2026 grant application process, with over $155,000 available for granting to…
Snowfall Warning for Elk Valley
Environment Canada this morning has issued a snowfall warning for the Elk Valley. Heavy snow is expected today with total amounts of 10 to 20…
MLA Davis pushing for an end to Elkford outages
Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis is pushing BC Hydro and the Ministry of Energy to find a way to improve power distribution in the Elkford…