The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking input on its draft Interim Status Report from the public and interested parties. The public consultation period…
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Watershed Board wraps up summer listening sessions
During the past three months, the International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) met with the public from across the watershed via three listening sessions…
Creston grizzly attack ruled defensive in nature
The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) investigation has determined that a grizzly bear attack near West Creston that left a man with significant injuries was…
Extreme cold warning for Kootenay and Yoho
Environment Canada this morning (Feb. 6) issued an extreme cold warning for Kootenay and Yoho national parks. An arctic airmass is expected to remain for…
BCWS responding to grass fire near Fort Steele
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently responding to a grass fire near Kootenay River in the Fort Steele area that is putting up some…
Firefighters respond to two spot fires next to Highway 3
Members of the Jaffray and Elko Fire Departments responded to two spot fires early this afternoon (April 24). “Two spot fires were discovered next to…
Burbot recovery work to begin in Lower Kootenay area
British Columbia’s fish biologists and international co-managers will be on Moyie Lake in February to catch, tag and release burbot as part of egg collection…
St. Mary’s River wildfire pushes northward and crosses river
The St. Mary’s River wildfire remains out-of-control at 3,342 hectares today, Saturday, July 22. There are five Initial Attack crews and four Unit Crews responding to…
Extreme Cold Warning for Kootenay and Yoho
Environment Canada this morning issued an extreme cold warning in effect for Kootenay and Yoho national park areas. “Arctic air is set in place over…
Webinars to highlight CRT socio-economic goals
Two upcoming public information sessions will highlight local government-led efforts to explore how a modernized Columbia River Treaty could better support social and economic interests…