By Sgt. Sgt. Jeff Witzke This past week, January 13 through January 19, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 40 calls for service. The following is…
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City gives kudos to Waterworks Team after difficult weekend
In the face of cold temperatures and demanding conditions, the Waterworks team with City of Cranbrook Public Works has gone above and beyond over the…
Dynamiters hold top spot in KIJHL Power Rankings
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) completed its 18th week of regular season action for the 2024-25 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlight the…
Enter the age of the Ugly American
Kootenay Crust by Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary Long ago when the Earth was still green and I was seven-years old, I met an American peer…
Sparwood seeks to highlight local volunteer groups
District of Sparwood Mayor and council sincerely thank the many local volunteer organizations that play such an important role in our community. Now through to…
Program elevates wetland conservation in Columbia Valley
By Megan Jamison, Kootenay Conservation Program Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP), a partnership of over 85 organizations, leveraged significant funding in 2024 towards land stewardship in…
Barney Bentall playing two regional shows with Wild Honey
Famed Canadian singer-songwriter Barney Bentall is on his way to Fernie and Kimberley for two shows in mid-February. Bentall and East Kootenay band Wild Honey…
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of motions carried by the School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board during the January 14 meeting. Motions Carried THAT…
RDEK holding special budget meeting Feb. 12
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors will be meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to go over the draft Five Year Financial…