Anyone planning on travelling to the Okanagan for pleasure, business or medical reasons – heads up. Interior Health (IH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in…
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B.C.’s COVID-19 response and latest updates for July 21
Dr. Bonnie Henry Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
Environment Canada has today (May 30) issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the Cranbrook, Kimberley and Columbia Valley areas of the East Kootenay….
A message from Fernie’s Fire Chief regarding the fire ban
By Chief Ted Ruiter As we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, I made the decision to implement a municipal fire ban…
Air Quality Statement issued
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement warning of smoky skies for the Cranbrook and Kimberley areas. “Smoke is causing poor air quality…
Highway 3 remains closed west of Creston
Kootenay Bay ferry terminal this morning. DriveBC image Highway 3 west of Creston remains closed due to a mudslide and ferry service over Kootenay Lake…
High snowpack levels carry flood concerns
East Kootenay snowpack 115% above normal A long snowy winter is reaching its zenith and with the melt comes renewed concerns of flooding in the…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck The last week witnessed the Columbia Valley RCMP respond to about 35 calls for service; last year that number was closer…
Understanding our wildfire situation
By Rick Prasad The summer is meant for carefree vacations, lazy days at the lake or a casual hike through the forest. But as we…
A look at Sam Steele Parade 2017
Cranbrook’s biggest community party of the year was held in a different (more consolidated) location this year, creating a carnival atmosphere and making one wonder…