Residents in the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions are being urged to try out a new online testing portal which is designed to measure Internet connection speeds….
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Qat’muk protection funding heralded
The Ktunaxa Nation has received approval from Environment and Climate Change Canada for funding to work toward developing an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area, up…
Feds back indigenous protected, conserved area for Jumbo
There is welcome news in the long plight of the Jumbo Valley. The Ktunaxa Nation Council has received approval from Environment and Climate Change Canada…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the August 21 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS Teck Elkview Operations Casandra Knooihuizen and Chris…
Local groups celebrate Jumbo decision
Wildsight and the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society are celebrating a win for the Jumbo Valley following a B.C. Court of Appeal ruling August 6. The…
Elkford and CAO Helgesen nominated for FCM Awards
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) recently announced that the District of Elkford is among five candidates for its 2019 Institutional Award, and that Curtis…
ICE wrap Kootenay experience next weekend
The Kootenay ICE will be celebrating the fans and the community during its final two games in Cranbrook next weekend. The Western Hockey League team…
Cranbrook’s Rick Jensen reappointed Trust Chair
Columbia Basin Trust is announcing changes to its Board of Directors. Rick Jensen has been reappointed to the role of Chair while Jocelyn Carver, who…
Elkford Council News
Wildfire risk mitigation and reduction open house today (Dec. 20). The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Dec. 10 District of Elkford…
Better high-speed Internet for over 12,000 households
It’s a milestone being felt around the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions: after more than three years of hard work, residents in over 12,000 rural…