Wasa Lake Provincial Park is once again the epicentre of the annual Wasa Lake Triathlon taking place this weekend, June 10 and 11. The races…
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Smoke alert continues for south country
Environment Canada this morning issued another special air quality statement, warning of wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours in effect for the East Kootenay…
Wasa Provincial Park to get water system improvements
British Columbia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Jan. 21 announced a $5-million investment in projects spanning 24 provincial parks, including Wasa Lake Provincial…
B.C.’s COVID-19 response and latest updates for July 20
102 new cases in B.C. over the weekend Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, today (July 20) issued…
A look at the Wasa Triathlon
The Wasa Triathlon and Wasa Trikids was held June 8 and 9 around Wasa Lake Provincial Park. Hundreds of hard-working athletes took part in the…
BC Parks expecting busy long weekend
People enjoying provincial parks and campgrounds over the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17-20) are encouraged to be safe, have fun and allow everyone to…
Invermere youth honoured for Wasa water rescue
Hollis Babich of Invermere was among 23 recipients of Bravery Awards from the Lifesaving Society at the 107th annual Honour & Rescue Award Ceremony on…
Learn to Fish, Rod Loan Programs available
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is inviting families to expand their outdoor adventure horizons with free family fishing activities in the East Kootenay. Held…
Smoky Skies Bulletin for part of East Kootenay
A Smoky Skies Bulletin is in effect for the southern East Kootenay, including Kimberley, Cranbrook, Yahk, Moyie, Wasa Lake Provincial Park, Jaffray, Grasmere and Roosville….
Province beefing up BC Parks
The provincial government announced yesterday it intends to build on its world-renowned provincial parks system by hiring more park rangers to enhance conservation, improving services…