FortisBC will be kicking off construction on a major project in the East Kootenay this summer. Click to enlarge maps Sparwood, Cranbrook, and Mackenzie up…
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Coal mining pollutes water and destroys our environment
Letter to the Editor In this global climate crisis, when the world is wanting to reduce its CO2 emissions, it seems counter-intuitive to consider extending…
Wildlife awareness and bear spray workshops upcoming
WildSafeBC Elk Valley is hosting two wildlife awareness and bear spray safety workshops in Fernie and Sparwood next week. Come along and learn how to…
Meat scraps dumped on powerline near Sparwood
WildSafeBC Elk Valley is warning the public about someone dumping of meat scraps on the powerline in Sparwood. “Dumping meat scraps will attract wildlife and…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk Elk Valley RCMP responded to 421calls for service between May 26 and June 26. RCMP responded to the following calls: eight…
Police corral dangerous driver near Elkford
A Lethbridge woman is facing a lengthy list of charges after speeding away from RCMP officers when they attempted to stop her in Elkford yesterday….
Fernie endorses COVID-19 mutual aid agreement
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie recently endorsed a Mutual Aid Agreement for Wastewater and Drinking Water Services in response to COVID-19. Following the…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk Elk Valley RCMP responded to 360 calls for service between April 22 and May 25. RCMP responded to the following calls:…
COVID-19 regional snapshot as of May 26
NEW updates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic (as of Tuesday, May 26), as compiled by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). Current Situation in B.C. (as of…
Mining policies in transboundary watersheds must improve
Letter to the Editor Nearly two dozen North American scientists and policy experts recently commented on the dangerous ecological shortfalls resulting from B.C. mining practices…