The District of Sparwood reported today that social media comments will now be disabled on municipal social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. This change…
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City of Cranbrook takes steps to curb online abuse
To reduce disrespectful comments and to help prevent the spread of misinformation, the commenting feature on the City of Cranbrook’s corporate Facebook and X (formerly…
Community journalism a victim of misguided spat
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb The strangulation of journalism in Canada is hitting the last gasp before its death. It began with the mass corporatization…
Cranbrook and Creston RCMP investigating Facebook post
Cranbrook RCMP, along with Creston RCMP, are currently investigating a Facebook post that has gone viral. Late yesterday Cranbrook RCMP was made aware of a…
Frauds continue to plague local communities
On May 24, Elk Valley RCMP received a fraud complaint from a citizen in Fernie. The complainant reported engaging with one of her Facebook friends…
e-KNOW flies into second decade
e-KNOW Editorial / By Ian Cobb On a warm, July 6 morning in 2011, East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) quietly blinked alive. A patchwork…
City pushes back at “bullying” of officials
The City of Fernie has taken steps to try and curb excessive abuse of city officials. The city November 10 released a public statement responding…
A settling of scores is looming for social media
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary So, what do we do about Facebook? That’s just what a US congressional committee is trying to figure out…
Stolen dog returned and owner shares powerful message
A Chinese Shar-Pei dog (Darla) that was stolen from the backyard of a Cranbrook residence on June 18 has been returned to her owner thanks…
The Heidout promotes #BuyBasin
By Erin Knutson The local business community is in the throes of digital transformation at the #BuyBasinFestival, which runs until the end of April as participants…
