Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski would like to warn constituents about a phishing scam involving someone impersonating him on Facebook’s Messenger app. The scam involved the…
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Don’t ticker in the morning
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary I am learning it is best not to watch television news in the morning. Jay and Dan buffoonery…
Eager Hill users warned of logs on a trail
The Cranbrook Community Forest (CCF) Facebook page is warning about logs being placed over a trail in the Eager Hill area. “We’ve had reports of…
Mainroad launches post-winter operations public survey
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Ltd. is seeking the public’s feedback on winter maintenance services provided this season. Mainroad will use this information to assess and adjust…
Trail rider rushed by grizzly near Mayook
A cyclist riding the Chief Isadore Trail escaped with minor injuries after being rushed by a mother grizzly yesterday evening near Mayook. The rider managed…
Local woman identified in disturbing viral video
A Cranbrook woman has been identified as the person captured on film in a viral racist/threatening rant video. A roughly five minute video, now viewed…
Elk survey shows sharp population drop
A recent survey shows that elk numbers in the East Kootenay have declined sharply in the past decade. The East Kootenay Wildlife Association (EKWA) released…
Door-to-door scammer warning
The City of Kimberley is warning residents about a potential scammer operating in the city. “An individual in uniform claiming to be from the (Kimberley)…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck The last week witnessed the Columbia Valley RCMP respond to about 40 calls for service; last year that number was around…
Rise of Trump stokes terrorism and racism around the world
“Perceptions” by Gerry Warner If you think living in a pleasant backwater like Cranbrook means you’ll never have to worry about global terrorism or the…