We had a fairly mellow spring in the East Kootenay. Enough rain to green things up, a few bouts of heat and some early fire…
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Phillip Porter still missing after 50 years
Young Phillip Porter was running an errand for his mother and never returned. That was 50 years ago today. Phillip has been missing ever since….
Community buildings get energized
16 energy-wise projects are supported with over $650,000 from Columbia Basin Trust Renewable energy upgrades in 16 community buildings will generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability,…
Board supports Perry Creek area trail application
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors March 8 agreed to support an application pursuant to Section 57 of the Forest and…
Beware of elk on Highway 95A through Wycliffe
Kimberley RCMP has responded to three collisions involving elk over the past few days. “The elk herd in Wycliffe is on the move, crossing Highway…
Community grant application time
This fall the Kimberley and District Community Foundation is disbursing grants from our Community Fund, the Kootenay Savings Community Fund and the Theresa Cundiff Memorial…
RCMP officers contain grass fire in Wycliffe
Two Kimberley RCMP officers were able to prevent a grass fire in Wycliffe from spreading around 2 p.m. on Oct 12. The grass fire which…
Get Used To It
Cranbrook musician and writer Doug Mitchell (pictured above) always has a firm finger on the pulse of today when it comes to his work. His latest…
St. Mary/Wycliffe fire being held
The BC Wildfire Service reports the St. Mary River fire in Wycliffe, about 12 kilometres northwest of Cranbrook is still active but being held at…
Three homes remain under evacuation
The BC Wildfire Service continues to action a grass fire in the Wycliffe area tonight where earlier today five homes were evacuated. This evening most…