The new Wycliffe Regional Park Campground will soon be open for booking. “We are excited to be able to offer this camping option to the…
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Perry Creek fire under control
The BC Wildfire Service this morning (July 22) reports the small wildfire near Old Town in the Perry Creek drainage is under control. The fire,…
Fire reported near Old Town
BC Wildfire Service this afternoon (July 21) reports there is a small wildfire about three km southeast of Old Town in the Perry Creek drainage,…
Time to examine effects and impacts of river use
Letter to the Editor This letter is in reference to recent letters regarding usage on the St. Mary River. The time has more than come…
An up close look at a Kokanee run
Have you ever watched Kokanee salmon spawning in East Kootenay waterways? It is truly one of the unique aspects of wildlife in our region and…
Five new fires reported in region
BC Wildfire Services reports seven wildfires burning in the East Kootenay today (August 11), including a now extinguished fire caused by an unattended campfire at…
Proposed trail will have a negative impact
Letter to the Editor The following is a letter that has been sent to RDEK Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay. Upon reading the March…
Clear cutting hurts us all and should be reduced
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary Are Kootenay residents finally becoming concerned about clear-cut logging? Recent events suggest they are as the once green blanket…
Lightning sparks single blaze overnight
Last evening’s thunderstorm activity around Cranbrook and Kimberley produced one small lightning-strike fire – in the Limerick Creek area, close to the back end of…
The backcountry is awash in washouts
If you are thinking about venturing into the backcountry of the East Kootenay – that vast Crown land paradise we are so blessed to have…