Volunteer and composite fire departments across B.C. have been approved to receive their share of $5 million in funding for equipment and training through the…
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Fernie receives $770k in provincial grant funding
The City of Fernie announced this afternoon (Feb. 28) that it has received $770,000 through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for two important community…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Jan. 21 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS Skatepark Society Nicole Latka from the Skatepark…
CFES emergency preparedness grant application backed
City of Cranbrook council last night (Nov. 4) agreed to support Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services in applying for the full amount of grant monies…
Agriculture public engagement session added in Cranbrook
The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture today announced that Cranbrook has been added for an in-person public engagement session, scheduled so more people can have their…
UBCM honour is a community affair: village
The Village of Canal Flats was recognized for Excellence in Governance at the recent Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Conference held September 23 to 27…
Victoria offering funds for urban deer management
The Government of British Columbia is providing up to $100,000 to help fund urban deer management projects under the 2019-20 Provincial Urban Deer Cost-share Program….
City enjoying surge in construction
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On July 8, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kyle Dalum, Kent Goodwin, Nigel…
RDEK pushing for broadband taxation break
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors is unanimous in opposition to provincial property taxation of broadband infrastructure, citing cost overloads for…
Hill Road dike project delayed
The Hill Road dike project has been delayed following notification from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) that additional authorizations and design modifications…