By Erin Knutson A new Fire Service Mutual Aid Agreement for Baynes Lake, Jaffray, Elko and Hosmer between the City of Fernie and Regional District…
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Sparwood darts team wins spot at Legion Provincials
A four-man team from the Michel-Natal Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) in Sparwood will represent the East Kootenay at the B.C. RCL Provincial Dart Championships for…
Locals heading to provincial curling championships
Two (mostly) East Kootenay teams are heading to the upcoming 2020 Senior Curling Championships and BC Masters Curling Championships. The 2020 BC Senior Curling Championships,…
Heads up to incoming snowfall: Mainroad
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Ltd. this morning (Feb. 7) issued an alert to stakeholders about a weather event anticipated to impact the East Kootenay over…
Pair of international honours for Teck
Teck Resources Limited (Teck) has started 2020 with a pair of accolades. On Jan. 21, Teck announced it has been named to the 2020 Bloomberg…
Kootenay curling scene in the spotlight
The Kootenay curling scene is in the spotlight across the province this week. Two Senior teams from the Kootenays became the first to qualify for…
2019 in the East Kootenay
Who is going to miss 2019? That’s right; all eyes forward and no looking back – except for this brief photographic presentation showcasing some of…
CFKR Invites grant applications
How can we make our communities even better places to live, work, and play? What new projects and initiatives will have a positive impact? The…
Report proposes safer wildlife crossings in Elk Valley
Hundreds of animals die on Highway 3 every year Two-hundred and 40 dead large animals are removed from Highway 3 through the Elk Valley every…
Holiday Train spreads joy and support
The CP Holiday Train is rolling north to the Columbia Valley today, Friday, Dec. 13 after successful stops in Sparwood, Fernie, Jaffray and Cranbrook, as…