Former two-term Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka is continuing his fight to make the B.C. government wake up to the threat of Chronic Wasting Disease…
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Regional residents recognized for community contributions
The King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to four outstanding Kootenay East residents. Ian Benson, Nancy Lemire, Erin Stevenson and Robert Termuende are…
Fernie loses its matriarch
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb The City of Fernie has lost its matriarch. That’s how I saw Mary Giuliano, who passed away August 17 in…
Ninth Hometown for Hunger raises over $8,500
Denham Ford’s ninth annual Hometown for Hunger event was a huge success, raising over $8,500 to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army’s local food programs and showcasing Cranbrook’s amazing…
MLA Shypitka elected BC United Caucus Chair
BC United has announced changes to the Official Opposition shadow portfolios and caucus roles, effective immediately, with Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka being elected Caucus…
BC United unveils fish and wildlife management plan
BC United leader Kevin Falcon last week announced an initiative to fund and reform fish and wildlife management in British Columbia, marking the largest commitment…
MLA Shypitka introduces wildlife management bill, again
Today in the legislature, Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka reintroduced his private member’s bill — the Wildlife Amendment Act (no.2) — for the third time. If passed,…
City pushing for critical Gold Creek Dam reconstruction
The City of Cranbrook has issued a formal letter requesting additional funding support for the failing Gold Creek Dam to both the federal and provincial…
MLA Shypitka calls for enhanced CWD response
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka today called on the provincial government for enhanced Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) response mechanisms during an address in the B.C….
The growing threat of Chronic Wasting Disease
BC United Leader Kevin Falcon and Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka this morning (March 1) released the following joint statement in response to the significant…