The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) today reported that construction at the Elko boat access take-out on the Elk River above the dam is…
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Local man in critical condition after crash near Elko
On August 21 at 5:21 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP responded to a report of erratic driving involving a grey Ford truck which was westbound…
Structure fire in Tie Lake area contained
Firefighters have contained a fire in a home on Thistle Road in the Tie Lake area. “We received an alarm call from a home on…
Fatal collision at Elko under investigation
RCMP is investigating a recent motor vehicle incident at Elko that claimed the life of an Alberta man. On January 17, at approximately 4:20 p.m.,…
Tree faller killed near Elko
On October 11 at 5:07 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP along with the Elko Fire Department, the BC Ambulance Service and Fernie Search and Rescue attended…
South Country firefighters battling wildfire near Kragmont
Members of the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments are on the scene of a wildfire this afternoon near the community of Kragmont, south of…
Small grass fires in South Country quickly contained
Members of the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments are on the scene of two small grass fire this afternoon in the Jaffray area….
Baynes Lake grass fire now contained
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this morning reports firefighters from the Baynes Lake, Jaffray and Elko Fire Departments have established a guard around…
South Country firefighters responding to growing grass fire
Members of the Baynes Lake, Elko and Jaffray Fire Departments are currently on scene of a grassfire in the Baynes Lake area. The fire, which…
Tie Lake Transfer Station re-opened after fire
The Tie Lake Transfer Station was closed for a few hours today due to a series of fires on the site. “When we arrived, the…