Environment Canada has today (August 12) issued a severe thunderstorm alert for the Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country areas of the East Kootenay, as well…
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Air quality alert for Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country
After yesterday’s respite with fresh air, the southwestern section of the East Kootenay is once again blanketed in wildfire smoke. Environment Canada this morning (August…
Air quality alert covers south of region
Environment Canada has today (July 19) issued an air quality alert for Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country areas of the East Kootenay and Ktunaxa Nation….
It is essential to offer hope, not fear
Letter to the Editor This letter was initially sent to the Chief of staff at the Elk Valley Hospital; Elk Valley Physicians on Jan. 25….
Large investment remains for Internet, Band points out
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band says an announcement last March touting improved Internet access coming to the South Country area is falling short – in…
Heat to dry berry crop, push bears to towns
WildSafeBC Elk Valley is warning today that the recent (and forecasted) hot weather will start to dry up the berry crop any day now and…
Rural Maternity Initiative coming to valley centres
The East Kootenay Division of Family Practice is hosting four upcoming community events around maternity care in the Elk Valley, including one this evening at…
Banner program enters 13th year
By Mary Giuliano Thursday, June 1, saw the opening of the 13th annual Banner Program at the Fernie Arts Station. Original banners were introduced by…
Cranbrook District 4-H Year in Review
By Tom Jung and Cranbrook District The 2016/2017 4-H year has been busy for all our 4-H members. It all began in September where two…
Decrease in human/wildlife conflicts
A great berry crop, community initiatives (bear resistant dumpsters and fruit tree harvesting programs), increased awareness (child and adult educational programs) and a high bear…