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Special Public Avalanche Warning issued
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across numerous forecast regions in B.C. and…
A look back at a year of agriculture in the Kootenays
This year, the Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors (KBFA) witnessed firsthand the incredible determination and perseverance of producers through unprecedented weather events and labour shortages….
Overdose crisis in B.C. claiming lives in record numbers
British Columbians continue to die in record numbers from an increasingly toxic and volatile illicit drug supply. The BC Coroners Service and Ministry of Public…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a summary of some of the items covered during the April 9 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors’ meeting….
Farm Advisors services extended to July 2021
Farmers and producers in the Columbia Basin will continue to be supported by the Kootenay Boundary Farm Advisors (KBFA) program for another year after the…
Primary care network coming to region
Approximately 660 new full-time equivalent health professionals will be part of 22 primary care networks coming soon throughout the province, including in the East Kootenay….
Huckleberry harvesting restricted to protect grizzly habitat
The provincial government and the Ktunaxa Nation Council have been working together to conserve wild huckleberry and important grizzly bear habitat. As a result, the…
Downpour and thunderstorm warning for Cranbrook area
Environment Canada has this afternoon (May 12) issued a special weather statement that covers Cranbrook and area, noting potential for heavy downpours and thunderstorms. “An…
Learn latest B.C. research on irrigation and soil management
On March 12, a one-day symposium in Creston will bring together researchers, producers and industry specialists to network and share information and recommendations about irrigation…