The East Kootenay Wildlife Association (EKWA) is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Educational Award. Two separate awards of $1,051 are available. Students are eligible…
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Feedback sought on Koocanusa recreation use
Four open houses to be held in November to communicate with public on sustainable and responsible recreation in Koocanusa area The public will have a…
Jaffray open house scheduled for Highway 3 passing lane
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting people to an open house to provide input for a new westbound passing lane leaving Jaffray on…
CP Holiday Train returning to region
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is making a return to the Kootenays in mid-December. The 21st annual Holiday Train, a charity-supporting, entertaining holiday extravaganza will…
An up close look at a Kokanee run
Have you ever watched Kokanee salmon spawning in East Kootenay waterways? It is truly one of the unique aspects of wildlife in our region and…
Columbia River Treaty community updates coming
A series of meetings this fall will seek public input and update Columbia Basin communities about the current Columbia River Treaty negotiations. “As we continue…
Trust provides over $1.9 million for community projects
Outdoor public spaces like parks, downtown cores and waterfronts will become even more welcoming as 12 communities receive over $1.9 million to create, restore or…
Firefighters remaining on scene of Rosicky Road fire
South Country firefighters remain on the scene of an overnight fire on a rural property on Rosicky Road west of Jaffray and are now expecting…
Two new fires burning in region
BC Wildfire Service reports there are two new fires burning in the East Kootenay. Both fires, which began August 20, are located in/near the Kootenay…
Fire departments battle large overnight structure fire
Over 20 firefighters worked through the night after two hay barns ignited on a rural property near Jaffray overnight. “We got the call just after…