The B.C. government this morning announced 56 local governments will share $9 million in funding to fast-track development approvals and accelerate the delivery of homes,…
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Four local fire departments receive CEPF help
The B.C. government this morning announced it is disbursing nearly $4 million to equip and train volunteer and composite fire departments. Through the Community Emergency…
Kimberley getting emergency planning funds
The B.C. government recently announced it is funding local community projects throughout B.C. to improve planning for evacuation routes and public notifications to keep people…
Enhanced emergency capacity application backed by city
By Erin Knutson City of Fernie council recently voted unanimously to authorize the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to apply jointly on behalf of…
Affordable housing expedited in Fernie
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie is on its way to becoming a municipality that can provide accessible housing for its citizens as it…
SeaCan for Fernie part of emergency support plan
By Erin Knutson As part of the East Kootenay Emergency Support Services Capacity Building (EKESSCB) project, Deputy Fire Chief Scott Robinson recently highlighted the importance…
District receives honourable mention at UBCM
Mayor David Wilks (left) receives the honourable mention award at the UBCM conference. The District of Sparwood has received an honourable mention at the 2022…
Local program funded to support unhoused people
A Cranbrook program is among 44 throughout British Columbia is receiving funding to support homeless people during extreme weather. Cranbrook’s Street Beatz is receiving $79,010…
Council endorses pre-hospital care services resolution
City of Cranbrook council Dec. 6 endorsed a resolution to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to push the provincial government to develop a…
Cranbrook council meeting dates set for 2022
The City of Cranbrook has set the dates for council meetings in 2022. In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, and Section 6…