By Erin Knutson City of Fernie council moved to support the application for a sign variance (Development Variance Permit No. 455) on behalf of a…
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EK MLAs hosting Liberal heavy-hitters Friday
The East Kootenay’s two B.C. Liberal Party MLAs are hosting some provincial party members tomorrow (Friday, April 12) in a public meet and greet forum…
Constituents updated in lunch with Tom Shypitka
By Mary Giuliano On Friday February 22, 2019 friends and supporters of Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka gathered together with him in Fernie for an…
It’s crappy, but we need another election
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb At about 4:30 p.m. (Mountain) today, B.C. voters will learn if they have a new NDP government, with a Green…
Amendments proposed for Wildlife and Wildfire Acts
New online system to obtain hunting licences part of proposed changes Legislative amendments introduced today will make it easier for hunters to complete licensing, permitting…
Mountain caribou recovery program funding welcomed
Wildsight and Conservation Northwest welcomed Premier Christy Clark’s Feb. 1 announcement of $27 million for a comprehensive caribou recovery program. “It’s clear that a multifaceted…
Urban deer grants for three EK towns
Three East Kootenay municipalities are among four province-wide to be approved for grants under a provincial program that was launched last year to support local…
2017 Road Construction Plan stalled
Kimberley City Council Report by Nowell Berg City of Kimberley council met at its bi-monthly meeting November 28. Here is an over-view of City business…
High level of rigour in grizzly management: report
The provincial government last week reported it is taking steps to enhance its grizzly bear management procedures in light of recommendations from an expert panel….
Over $200,000 granted in Cranbrook
Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province of British Columbia is providing $204,992 to three successful proponents in the Cranbrook area, MLA for Kootenay East…