A grassfire along Jaffray Baynes Lake Road prompted a full response from the South Country Fire Departments yesterday evening (May 13). “The fire was on…
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Firefighters extinguish grassfire near Baynes Lake
A grassfire along Jaffray Baynes Lake Road was contained and extinguished late last night near Baynes Lake. “The suspected cause of the fire is believed…
South Country firefighters Boot Drive returns
If you find yourself in the Kikomun/Koocanusa area this weekend, make sure to bring a little extra cash as the South Country Firefighters kick off…
Bear and moose sightings reported
Bear sightings have been reported on the Coal Discovery Trail just below Silveridge and on the dike trail by the golf course on the outside…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of board motions carried during the February 13 School District No. 5 (SD5) school board of trustees’ meeting held in…
Cranbrook RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Hector Lee The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) August 7 to 6 a.m., August 14. Police handled…
Local man killed in Jaffray Baynes Lake Road crash
On August 12, at approximately 10:55 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP and East Kootenay Traffic Services responded to a motorcycle collision on Jaffray Baynes Lake Road, near…
Semi crash shuts Highway 3/93; detour available
Five members of the South Country Rural Firefighters and Fire Chief Dave Boreen assisted RCMP, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Ministry of Environment with…
U.S.–Canada coordinate ops to manage flood risk
Current snowpack levels across the Kootenay (spelled Kootenai in America) River Basin are above normal for this time of year, contributing to above-normal spring runoff…
Contract awarded for local roads resurfacing projects
The provincial government today awarded Interoute Construction Ltd. (DBA Selkirk Paving of Crescent Valley) a $4.7 million contract to resurface various roads in the East…