Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia…
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Three wildfires burning in the East Kootenay
BC Wildfire Service is tending to one out-of-control fire in the East Kootenay today (July 13). The fire, discovered July 9, is located in Yearling…
Winter in the East Kootenay 2022/23
Old Man Winter stumbled into the East Kootenay with an intrusive snarl November 2, 2022 and proceeded to loiter about, casting his white detritus hither…
Smoke alert continues for south country
Environment Canada this morning issued another special air quality statement, warning of wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours in effect for the East Kootenay…
Smoky Skies Bulletin issued for the south country
Environment Canada has issued a Smoky Skies Bulletin for the south country area of the East Kootenay. The bulletin covers Kimberley, Cranbrook, Yahk, Moyie, Wasa…
85 years of contributing to home and country
By Mary Giuliano Saturday, September 24, saw family and friends of all ages gather at the Grasmere Pioneer Hall to celebrate the 85th anniversary of…
Second fire of note ablaze in region
There is now a second wildfire of note in the East Kootenay as the Weasel Creek fire has exploded to 880 hectares in just two…
High-speed backbone expanded in the south country
Columbia Basin Trust adds 60 kilometres to its broadband network Columbia Basin Trust has successfully added 60 kilometres of high-speed fibre optic cable to its…
Band leadership does not condone ‘freedom convoy’
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it Chief and Council, in conjunction with the Tobacco Plains Development Corporation, issued a media release Feb. 11 stating they do not condone the…
Laying the groundwork for a better digital future
Two new projects support reliable, affordable, high-speed connectivity in the Basin. While out enjoying the Slocan Valley Rail Trail in summer 2021, you might have…