Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3–9, and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to be…
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Strong showing by local riders at Nationals
It was an epic weekend of riding over the weekend as the 2025 Canadian Wakesurf & Foiling Nationals presented by SWS Marine Group were held…
Evacuation Alert issued as Bugaboo area fire expands
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), has issued an EVACUATION ALERT in an area adjacent to Bugaboos Provincial Park as hot, dry conditions and…
Koocanusa hosting Canadian Wakesurf & Foiling Nationals
Riders from across Canada will converge on Lake Koocanusa in early September for the 2025 Canadian Wakesurf & Foiling Nationals, presented by SWS Marine Group….
Locals excel at BC Wakesurf Championships
The 2025 BC Wakesurf Provincial Championships, presented by SWS Marine Group, were held over the weekend at Lake Koocanusa. “From seeing a number of brand…
Lake Koocanusa set to host BC Wakesurf Provincials
There are still a few days to register for the upcoming 2025 BC Wakesurf Provincial Championships, presented by SWS Marine Group, being held on Lake…
RDEK promotes building community resilience
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours…
Cranbrook Business Excellence celebrated
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business Excellence Awards held Oct. 25 at Key City Theatre were a huge success, with more than 260 in…
Youth Ambassador Program gears up for 2025
The Cranbrook Youth Ambassador Program is gearing up for its 60th year and is now accepting applications for the 2025 program. “Applications for the 2025…
Recovery Manager set up to help following windstorm
A new Recovery Manager has been established in the Columbia Valley for the next few weeks to provide support and assistance to residents who are…