The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) Columbia Valley office is temporarily closed today following an incident earlier this morning involving the release of some…
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Multi-fatality collision on Highway 3/93 under investigation
On June 1, at approximately 8 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP and BC Highway Patrol – Cranbrook attended a report of a fatal collision involving two passenger…
RCMP investigating fatal collision on Highway 3
On June 1, at approximately 7 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP and BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) attended a report of a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Feb. 21 District of Sparwood council meeting and Feb. 28 special meeting. FEBRUARY 28 SPECIAL…
B.C. casinos preparing for safe reopening
BCLC and its private-sector gambling service providers are planning for the safe reopening of casinos and community gaming centres as early as July 1. “We’re…
Mask enforcement measures introduced
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is aligning the province’s measures under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) with the provincial health officer’s…
Sea Can to aid COVID-19 acclimation for Salvation Army
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie has granted the Salvation Army’s request for a special permit (TUP-004) to place a shipping container (Sea Can)…
Teck mining operations being monitored by IH
Interior Health (IH) is aware of questions in local communities about the ongoing Teck Resources Ltd. operations in the Elk Valley and COVID-19. There is…
Proposed legislation change would profoundly hurt tourism
Letter to the Editor The following letter was sent to Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture regarding proposed amendments to Part 16 of…
Be prepared for wildfire smoke events
Wildfires are a regular part of summer in British Columbia, and with wildfires comes the potential for wildfire smoke pollution. The best way to protect…