BC Wildfire Services reports seven wildfires burning in the East Kootenay today (August 11), including a now extinguished fire caused by an unattended campfire at…
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Kevin Higgins named Area C Volunteer of the Year
Kevin Higgins has been officially recognized as the 2019 Electoral Area C Volunteer of the Year. “Since moving to Area C from Ontario 13 years…
Fernie school replacement in 2021: MLA
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka announced on social media May 6 that he’s been given a timeline by the Minister of Education as to when…
MLA urging attendance to caribou engagement session
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka is urging constituents to attend the Caribou Community Engagement Session in Cranbrook on Tuesday, April 30. “This is your chance…
Liberal MLAs give ear and voice to regional issues
A caravan of eight sitting BC Liberal Party MLAs, including previous heavy-hitting cabinet ministers, stopped into Cranbrook’s Prestige Resort & Conference Centre Friday, April 12…
EK MLAs hosting Liberal heavy-hitters Friday
The East Kootenay’s two B.C. Liberal Party MLAs are hosting some provincial party members tomorrow (Friday, April 12) in a public meet and greet forum…
Sikh community includes homeless in dinner
By Louie Cupello On Saturday, April 6, the Cranbrook Sikh community held a dinner at the Eagles Hall. I was invited by Paul Blais (AKA…
All should feel welcomed: MLA Shypitka
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka took to Twitter earlier today to offer his support to the Muslim community in his riding in the wake of…
MLA providing budget debrief March 21
Join Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka for a debriefing of the 2019 provincial budget and learn about how it will impact you and your business…
Such footprints giants make
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb When giants leave us, their footprints are clear to behold and leave us in awe. Sadly, we are once again…