The world's biggest soccer tournament "The World Cup" is one day away from kicking off in North America. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has joined forces with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to encourage drivers to be safe this summer. Multiple matches are scheduled in British Columbia and Seattl...

Residents are encouraged by the Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services to utilize the FireSmart BC resources to learn how to protect their property from wildfire risks and complete a self-guided home assessment. In Cranbrook, our weather patterns and surrounding forests contribute to wildfire risks. While the fire dep...

A local man has now been recognized for his consistent dedication to sport and community well-being in the Columbia Valley. The Regional District of East Kootenay has awarded John Hague as this year's Electoral Area G Volunteer of the Year. Hague has served as head referee with the Columbia Valley Minor Hockey Associat...

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) has dug its heels in to secure another competition win - this time for a good cause. The company has raised $948,954 for this year's Mining for Miracles campaign, an annual fundraising contest for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Fundraisers Craig Bishop, Laura Gislason, Shane Green and...

New drivers across British Columbia can now take their Learner's knowledge test online without having to go to the ICBC office. ICBC conducts more than 337,000 knowledge tests across B.C. each year. It aims to reduce wait times for in-person appointments and free up ICBC employees to accommodate other types of in-perso...

A local water group says nearly 100 anglers, rafters and river fans came down to the Elk River last week for its River Ready Season Kick-off in Fernie. The Elk River Alliance (ERA) held an event with local speakers from Yaq̓ it ʔa· knuqⱡi' it First Nation, Nupqu and citizen scientists to talk about fish popu...

Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for possible snow over the Okanagan Connector and Kootenay Pass. An upper disturbance will pass over Southern B.C. tonight. Snow levels are near 1700 metres but will rise this afternoon (June 10). Kootenay Pass and Pennask Summit may experience some snow accumulation early ...

The pool at Western Financial Place will be closed for annual maintenance from June 15 to July 5. The facility will remain open Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., including squash. Quick Facts: Closed weekends and Canada Day (July 1). Pool desk: Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walking concourse: open June ...

Families, pregnant people and seniors living on a lower income will continue to have access to locally grown foods through the B.C. Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program in Cranbrook and Kimberley. Delivered by the B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets, the program is a healthy-eating initiative that strengthens loca...

Seventeen new sheriffs graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) this week and will begin work across BC courthouses, including in Cranbrook. "When people walk into a B.C. courtroom, they are often having one of the hardest days of their lives and deserve to feel safe," said Niki Sharma,...