The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is seeking public assistance in locating Michael Mawley, who is a person of interest in…
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Lightning sparks four more fires in region
The thunderstorms that rolled over Cranbrook and area yesterday afternoon (August 23) produced four new wildfires in the East Kootenay. Along with the 3.08-hectares ?aqam…
CBSA and unions reach tentative agreement
After an intense final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) reached a tentative agreement with…
Canada/US border remaining closed until Jan. 21.
The federal government recently extended restrictions at the Canada-U.S. land border until Jan. 21. Public Safety Canada reported the government “continues to evaluate the travel…
Kingsgate one of only five CBSA ports of entry to Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced stricter rules for foreign nationals transiting through Canada to Alaska and Kingsgate border crossing will be one…
Elmer Creek fire under control
The BC Wildfire Service this morning (July 7) reports the small wildfire located southwest of Yahk is now under control. The suspected human-caused fire, estimated…
Balancing road safety costs a difficult issue for government
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary How many of you, when you get in your vehicle, think to yourself this may be the last day…
Evacuation Alert issued for one Yahk property
A lightning caused fire on the Canada/US border has prompted an evacuation ALERT for one property close to the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK)…
New 150 ha blaze in Sage Creek
Lightning ignited six new wildfires in the East Kootenay yesterday/last night, including one that has quickly spread to 150 ha east of the Flathead Valley…
Moyie to Creston roads getting $12.85M in upgrades
Highway 3 between Creston and Yahk and Highway 95 between Kingsgate and Curzon Junction will be getting $11.5 million in upgrades this construction season. A…