A local artist has painted vivid landscapes on the walls of a newly built Golden healthcare facility using nothing but a lens and a vision. Blaine Burgoyne, a photographer with seven years of experience and the owner of the canvas wall art business Indigenous View, has been selected to create two murals to inspire pati...

Ten conservation projects in the Columbia Valley are moving forward in 2026. The Kootenay Conservation Program says the projects were recently approved by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to receive funding from the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) in 2026. The funding supports projects betw...

Kimberley RCMP are seeking information regarding Kevin Pearson, who was reported missing from his home in Kimberley on Wednesday (Mar. 4). Officers say he went missing at approximately 6:30 p.m., and he is believed to be driving a white 2007 Jeep Compass with B.C. licence plate TM604H. Kevin is described as: 5'10"...

British Columbia residents living next door to Alberta may now be able to get speedy surgical services again, after the renewal of a health care partnership between the two provinces. The partnership, which allows B.C. patients to consider having their scheduled surgery in the neighbouring province, took effect on Sund...

A comedian known for his use of controversial language is going ahead with his tour stop in Cranbrook despite some reproach from local groups - including from the venue hosting the event. On Tuesday, March 3, Key City Theatre issued a statement saying that an upcoming performer's show does not reflect the theatre's val...

Police in Cranbrook are asking for the public's help in finding an SUV reported stolen early this week. RCMP received the report of a stolen vehicle from the 100th block of Hill Avenue on Tuesday, March 3. The vehicle is described as a right-hand drive, white 2003 Subaru Forester with BC licence plate TJ306K. The car i...

Ella Langley and Megan Moroney are side by side at the top of the Billboard charts! In the nearly 70-year history of Billboard's two biggest charts, there has never been a moment when two country women held No. 1 simultaneously on the Hot 100 and the Billboard 200. Until now. Ella's single, "Choosin' Texas," ...

An air-quality warning has been issued for areas north of Cranbrook, including Golden, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Interior Health says the warning was issued after elevated levels of coarse particulate matter were found in the region. Health officials warn that exposure to coarse particu...

The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult children, who got used to the struggle of getting his kids out of bed on dark winter mornings as they were growing up. Those days are now behind Simon Yu, but he still has some tips as the province prepares for an end to time changes tha...

Big news in country music - Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins have welcomed their first baby boy!! His name? Brave Elijah Akins. The couple shared that "Brave Elijah Akins was born last week at almost 10 pounds and almost 2 weeks early," adding, "Thank you Jesus this big boy didn't wait another 2 we...