Multi-organizational teams tag burbot, collect their eggs Teams from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (USA), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and…
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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 River wildfire now 2,601 ha
New fire in Gilnockie Provincial Park area BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) this afternoon reports the St. Mary River Wildfire in ʔaq̓am has tripled in size…
Local riders shine at Canadian Nationals
East Kootenay riders put in a stellar performance over the weekend at the 2022 Canadian National Wakesurf Championships, which featured over 50 riders from across…
Three more lakes surveyed in Columbia Basin
Three more lakes in the Upper Columbia Basin have been surveyed this summer through Living Lakes Canada’s Foreshore Inventory Management Planning (FIMP) program. St. Mary’s Lake in…
BC Parks updates camping reservation system
Camping enthusiasts can now try out the improved BC Parks reservation service before it opens for bookings on March 21. The new online reservation service…
Locals shine at Canada Wakesurf Nationals
The 2021 Wake Canada Wakesurf Nationals were held recently on the shores of Moyie Lake, attracting 58 competitors from across Canada. “The East Kootenay is…
Fernie coach drives positive mental health discussions
By Emanuel Sequeira Thomas Skelton is impressed that he was able to finish his MindRight Ride for Mental Health. He applauds everyone for getting on board to…
Monitoring programs ensure lakes stay healthy
Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake…
One injured in two adjacent crashes on Highway 3/95
At 10:02 a.m. Cranbrook Search and Rescue, Road Rescue Division (SAR) was tasked out by RCMP to a single motor vehicle accident on Highway 3/95…