A new BC Hydro report finds an increase in drowning or near-drowning incidents at its recreation sites may be tied to visitors overestimating their swimming…
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BC Hydro helps South Country firefighters
The South Country fire departments have purchased some new equipment, ready for wildfire season, thanks to a $4,000 community grant received from BC Hydro in…
Errant bird shuts down power to Kimberley and area
Most Kimberley residents and businesses started their day today without power. At 8:20 a.m. this morning, power went out for about 5,000 customers in Kimberley,…
Summer Sounds gets BC Hydro support
Organizers of Cranbrook’s Summer Sounds concert series met on Saturday, July 30, to recognize a $1,000 donation from BC Hydro. Every Saturday evening until September…
Some fiscal power for film festival
With the Fernie Mountain Film Festival fast approaching, BC Hydro is showing its support for the event with a $1,000 donation. BC Hydro’s Sally MacDonald…
Warning system improves safety on Elk River
This month, BC Hydro put into service a warning system on the Elk River at the Elko Dam. A series of six stations with strobe…
New pagers for SAR courtesy BC Hydro
Cranbrook and District Search and Rescue Society is now able to buy much-needed new pagers for its emergency responder volunteers. Recognizing the importance of reliable…
Sam Steele Society appreciates support
The Sam Steele Society is pleased to receive support in the amount of $1,000 from BC Hydro for this year’s Sam Steele Days Community Festival…
Readers’ Choice Award for e-KNOW
East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) owner/editor Ian Cobb would like to thank those who cast votes for him in the second annual Black Press…