On February 16, at 1:05 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP along with Sparwood Fire Rescue, BC and Alberta Ambulance, MOTT and Mainroad East Kootenay were…
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Snowfall anticipated region-wide
Snowfall is expected to return to the East Kootenay this evening and tomorrow (Feb. 15 and 16). Mainroad East Kootenay reports it has pretreated the…
Highway 3/95 re-opened to controlled traffic west of Cranbrook
UPDATE: Highway 3/95 is now open to single-lane alternating traffic 10 km west of Cranbrook following a motor vehicle incident earlier this afternoon. Original story:…
Heavy snowfall warning for South Country and Elk Valley
Environment Canada this morning issued a heavy snowfall warning for the southern half of the East Kootenay and extended a warning for the Elk Valley….
Highway 3 re-opens east of Fernie
Mainroad East Kootenay would like to advise local motorists and stakeholders that Highway 3, at four kms east of Fernie, is reopening to full traffic…
Shoulder mowing delayed due to fire hazard
Mainroad East Kootenay reports its mowing schedule for road shoulders is being delayed due to the extreme fire hazard conditions. “Currently, side roads in the…
Snowfall possible, especially in Elk Valley and KNP
Environment Canada and Mainroad East Kootenay is alerting drivers in the East Kootenay to be mindful of an approaching winter weather event anticipated to impact…
Bridge closure planned to complete repairs
Mainroad East Kootenay reports that crews will be performing bridge repairs on St. Mary’s/Wycliffe Bridge starting April 29. This work requires a full two-day closure…
Snow accumulations likely: Mainroad
Mainroad East Kootenay is alerting the driving public to be aware of likely incoming snowfall the next three days. Snow accumulations are anticipated to be…
Be prepared for unpredictable weather: Mainroad
Everyone needs to prepared for the unpredictability of fall and winter weather, Mainroad East Kootenay stated Nov. 21. “Please don’t wait until weather conditions deteriorate. Whether you’re…