Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On October 14, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Sue Cairns, Woody Maguire, Jason…
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New forest enhancement projects for Kootenay Boundary
Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) executive director Steve Kozuki has announced 42 newly funded forest enhancement projects, including five in the Kootenay Boundary region….
Small fire reported near Skookumchuk mill
BC Wildfire Service this morning reports a new, small wildfire burning overnight at Skookumchuck. The estimated .01 hectare fire is located between the CPR tracks…
Skookumchuck working on mechanical failure
During the evening of January 9, a mechanical failure occurred on the fan that directs low concentration odorous gases to the incinerator on the Skookumchuck…
Paper Excellence donates to EKFH
Paper Excellence Canada has contributed a $25,000 donation to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH). The donation supports the MALDI TOF program, which is…
Baxter family extends thank you
On behalf of the Baxter family, a deep and sincere thank you is extended to all involved in the search earlier this week of Louise…
Stolen vehicle discovered at Wasa Provincial Park
A ‘Hot Car Report’ submitted to e-KNOW and local media this morning helped Kimberley RCMP recover a stolen vehicle. “Thanks to the media and a…
Wildsight celebrates 30 years of conservation work
By Lars Sander-Green On June 12 Wildsight—a non-profit champion for the natural backyard we all cherish—celebrated its 30th year of working to protect wildlife, clean…
Building permit value 16% higher in 2016
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On January 9, City of Kimberley council held its bi-monthly meeting. All councilors, except Councillor Sandra Roberts, and…
Seismic mess is going to hurt
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb Even though the East Kootenay is not greatly threatened by earthquakes, compared to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, where…