Managing the risk of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a high priority for Parks Canada and is a shared concern among Canadians and the visitors…
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Avalanche warning for mountain parks
There is a Special Public Avalanche Warning in effect for Kootenay, Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks, Kananaskis Country, and areas immediately adjacent until the…
Cranbrook Bucks commit Nelson forward
The Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL) are happy to announce that they have committed forward Noah Quinn (pictured) for the 2020-2021 season. Quinn played last season for…
ICE in line to add another high bantam pick
The Kootenay ICE put in a spirited effort in the 2017/18 Western Hockey League (WHL) season. As expected heading into the season, the re-building ICE,…
Chance for sponsorship of teens to attend YES Camp
The YES Camp at Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island is an amazing life-changing experience for teens ages 14 to 18, and once again Kootenay Savings…
High avalanche risk for most of region
Most of the East Kootenay is now under a high avalanche risk, according to Avalanche Canada this morning (Feb. 2). There is a high avalanche…
Fishing regs at Idlewild updated as park re-opens
Idlewild Lake is now under a new fishing regulation, following a province-wide change in 2015, in an attempt to make the lake and others more…
ICE drop to second in Bantam Draft lottery
The WHL Bantam Draft Lottery was held March 22 at the Western Hockey League office in Calgary to determine the order of the first six selections…
Avalanche hazards rising; parkway closed
Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park is currently closed because of high avalanche hazard. The closure covers the road from Radium Hot Springs to the…
One week to go for Species at Risk engagement
The provincial government’s public consultation on B.C. species at risk wraps up on Nov. 30, giving the public just one more week to provide feedback…