East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) has committed $5,000 to support the rapidly escalating crisis in Ukraine. Credit unions have a long-standing history of helping…
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British Columbia stands with Ukraine
Letter to the Editor We join the Prime Minister and allied nations in deploring Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Our province stands with those who understand…
COVID-19 regional snapshot for May 18
NEW updates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic (as of Monday, May 18), as compiled by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). Current Situation in B.C. (as…
Community Futures fights for businesses impacted by fires
Special Feature July 6, 2017 will be forever remembered in the Cache Creek/Ashcroft areas of British Columbia as the day everything changed. In the worst…
Province to match Red Cross donations, to a point
To help people affected by the wildfires that are burning around B.C., the Province of British Columbia will match all donations to the Red Cross,…
Renovated Legion grand reopening
Saturday, May 18 saw the grand reopening of the newly renovated Legion Branch No. 36 venue in Fernie. The building was packed to capacity as…
A sincere thank you to Cranbrook
Letter to the Editor On behalf of many evacuees who would share our sentiment, we would like to express a sincere thank you to the…
Koocanusa west evacuation order downgraded to alert
Koocanusa east evacuation alert also lifted As the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to make progress on the Linklater fire, the Regional District of East…
Notes from City Hall
Easter Weekend Closure Kimberley City Hall, Public Works Yard and the Civic Centre will be closed on Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17. Happy…
Firefighter families raise $1,674 for Fort McMurray
A whopping $1674.61 was raised Sunday by the Cranbrook Firefighters Association, and their families in an effort to raise funds for the community of Fort…