Winter 2023/2024 in the East Kootenay was a doddle, wasn’t it? Aside from a few nasty days and nights, at least for those of us…
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Small fire reported off Wardner-Fort Steele Road
The BC Wildfire Service is today (July 23) reporting a new wildfire began overnight near Norbury Creek, about half a kilometre west of Wardner-Fort Steele…
Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge winners named
The impacts of the climate crisis were felt across Canada this summer as extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding. As a way to draw attention…
Autumn in the East Kootenay
The final season of 2020! A collective sigh of relief ensues. To say the past 295 days have been difficult is akin to the message…
It’s time to think about changing our COVID-19 strategy
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary We’re now almost two months into the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s time for some reflection. For the great majority…
BC Parks expecting busy long weekend
People enjoying provincial parks and campgrounds over the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17-20) are encouraged to be safe, have fun and allow everyone to…
Student Ranger Program accepting applications
Young adults interested in learning a diverse range of job skills while working outdoors this summer can now apply for the BC Parks Student Ranger…
Camping fees going up at some BC Parks
Camping rates are rising in BC Parks March 15, including at some East Kootenay and area parks. Over the past five years, BC Parks has…
September in the East Kootenay
September is my favourite month. Things even out in September. There is more order in the day-to-day trickle of time and our world speeds up…
Cranbrook a massive outdoor playground
If outdoor recreation is your thing – Cranbrook is your place. Getting out in the winter can be a time-consuming affair but not if you…