Anglers in the Kootenays are being asked to fish in the morning and early afternoon to protect fish from the effects of warm water later…
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Sparwood Lions host District Governor
By S.L. Furedi The Lions Clubs of the region gathered in Sparwood to share a visitation from two special dignitaries, Thursday, Nov. 3. District Governor…
Two new wildfires in the region
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) today (August 28) reports two new wildfires in the East Kootenay in the past two days. There is a .02-hectare lightning-caused…
Fishing closures enacted for some local streams
Various streams in British Columbia have been closed to angling due to high temperatures and drought conditions, including several in the East Kootenay. The following…
Fernie SAR rescue skiers lost for 36 hours
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated yesterday (Saturday, March 11) to search for two skiers who had not been heard from or seen since…
Angling closures announced for south Kootenays
The Government of B.C. is suspending angling for the southern Kootenays due to ongoing warm water temperatures and low flows. Effective Aug. 15 through Sept….
April in the East Kootenay
Ah, blessed be April. Longer days, lovelier light, more green and other colours as flowers and shrubs begin to bloom. We were able to get…