This past April, the East Kootenay FireSmart Program held its second annual Ember Stomp – a Wildfire Preparedness Day event in Jaffray. Looking for a…
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Help available to keep people and bears safe in Elk Valley
In a continued effort to enhance community safety and reduce bear attractants, residents in the Elk Valley can access up to $2,000 to help make…
Firefighters respond to train car fire near Jaffray
Members of the South Country Fire Departments responded to a train car fire in Jaffray early this morning (Feb. 2). “The fire was confined to…
Extensive damage from Jaffray structure fire
Members of the South Country Fire Departments responded to a structure fire in Jaffray Saturday afternoon (Dec. 7). “The homeowners took quick action and had…
Firefighter recruitment drive ends Oct. 31
The deadline for the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) region-wide firefighter recruitment drive is October 31. The RDEK has fire departments in Jaffray, Baynes…
Side-by-side stolen in Tie Lake crime spree
In the early morning hours of August 23, a series of break and enter and thefts occurred in the community of Tie Lake at Jaffray….
Cement truck crash has Highway 3 snarled near Jaffray
A cement truck has overturned on Highway 3 in the Caithness area between Jaffray and Elko. Emergency officials are on scene and are working to…
Lightning-caused wildfire contained in Jaffray area
Members of the South Country Fire Departments responded to and have contained a lightning-caused wildfire in the Jaffray area this afternoon (July 4). “The fire…
RCMP seeking vehicle occupants after firearms incident
A vehicle allegedly fled from police after a report of a firearms incident earlier yesterday in Jaffray. Cranbrook RCMP is looking to identify the occupants…
East Kootenay FireSmart Program events upcoming
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program is hosting a series of community events to promote emergency preparedness and awareness starting April 26 and reaching into May….