Prior to Valentine's Day, the Better Business Bureau of Alberta and East Kootenay is warning that criminals posing as prospective romantic partners are defrauding people through investment scams. "Romance scams are investment scams," says Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen, President and CEO of The Better Business Bur...

Country superstar Luke Combs has officially unveiled the full track-list for his upcoming album, The Way I Am, and we're buzzing with excitement! Among the biggest highlights is a highly anticipated collaboration with fellow country superstar and friend Cody Johnson. The track, titled "I Ain't No Cowboy," has...

The City of Fernie has approved increases to water and wastewater fees. According to the City, the changes are intended to support ongoing operations, maintenance, and the long-term replacement of utility infrastructure. For 2026, water fees are to increase by 14.5 per cent, and wastewater fees by 17 per cent. This mea...

After a string of thefts involving Royal Canadian Legion poppy donation boxes in Cranbrook, an individual has now been charged. Cranbrook RCMP say the investigation began in early November 2025 after reports that several poppy donation boxes had been stolen from businesses in the community. According to the RCMP, inves...

The Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society has announced a new $2,500 donation in support of its East Kootenay Hospice House Building Project. According to the Society, the contribution was made by Lyalla Lancaster and will go toward developing a hospice home to serve the East Kootenay region. The proposed facility would ...

Officials and agencies from across the East Kootenay are expressing condolences following the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday (Feb.10) that left nine people dead, including the shooter. Here are some of the responses: "To our District of Tumbler Ridge family, we mourn with you following ...

RCMP say nine people were killed in shootings Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., including the lone suspect who died by suicide. Seven of the victims were under 13 years old. Mounties also changed the death toll from 10, saying they originally believed one of the victims airlifted to hospital had died. Here are the latest...

The Creston Valley Fire Service (CVFS) was dispatched on Wednesday (Feb. 11) morning at approximately 9:53 a.m. to the area of Selkirk Drive and Hawkview Drive following a report of a strong natural gas odour. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed the strong smell and requested assistance from FortisBC. Further investig...

Interior Health (IH) says its "hearts and thoughts" are with the Tumbler Ridge community following Tuesday's (Feb. 10) tragedy. In a statement, IH says it acknowledges the significant emotional toll the incident may have on families, individuals and communities across B.C. Interior and beyond. The health agen...

TUMBLER RIDGE - The horror of a school shooting in a small community in British Columbia is echoing across the country and around the world as police in Tumbler Ridge try to piece together why 10 people are dead, including the suspect. Condolences poured in from across Canada and beyond Wednesday, with King Charles, Pr...