Sparwood council is taking a closer look at its Animal Control Bylaw, with possible changes ranging from how farm animals are defined to whether residents can keep domestic ferrets as pets. Under the current bylaw, ferrets are classified as prohibited exotic animals. Staff noted that this differs from neighbouring muni...

Cranbrook RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen vehicle last seen in the Baynes Lake area at the beginning of August. The vehicle is described as a blue 2022 Volkswagen Taos with B.C. license plate NT242R. Police say it has noticeable front-end damage and is being driven with a spare tire on the fro...

The driver of a dump truck was airlifted to hospital in Calgary by STARS Air Ambulance Thursday evening (Aug.21) after a single-vehicle rollover near Edwards Lake in the Grasmere area. Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire & Rescue says the truck, which was carrying asphalt, rolled on Dorr Road just before 6 p.m....

The annual Hometown for Hunger has capped off its 10th year as one of its biggest yet, with over $11,500 raised to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army's local food program- beating last year's figures of $8,500. Funding will be permanently invested in an endowment fund with the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Roc...

Kimberley officials are urging the public to stay alert as multiple cougar sightings have been reported in the Nature Park area. Trail users are advised to exercise extra caution around hotspots in Forest Crowne, Volksmarch Trail, and Lions Way. If you do come across a cougar, the Conservation Officer Service (COS) rec...

The City of Fernie has decided to stick with its original plan for a new fire hall after a passionate public hearing on Tuesday (Aug. 19). Some residents spoke out against building the $16 million hall on Prentice Park due to the loss of Servello Field, but moving to 902 2nd Street would carry a host of other problems....

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has now opened a new park, located roughly 20 minutes south of Jaffray. On Wednesday (Aug. 20), officials opened the Waldo Cove Area Park and the Columbia River Heritage Touring Centre. The stop is part of the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) Uncovery Tour - a heritage touring...

The City of Cranbrook will be shutting a small section of 11th Avenue next week, located right across from the local RCMP detachment. Starting Monday (Aug. 25), contractors with Revolution Earthworks will be performing utility upgrades to a property at 32 11th Avenue South as part of a major revitalization plan for the...

Cranbrook RCMP have launched a new crime prevention program that gives residents access to engraving tools to help protect personal belongings. The initiative, called Project Make Your Mark, allows residents to bring items such as sporting equipment, tools and electronics to the detachment at 31 11th Avenue South. Ther...

Mounties in Kimberley are reminding folks to follow key rules about e-cycling down local streets - unless they want their bikes taken. Whether it's pedestrians, cars, or scooters, the RCMP said there are specific regulations in place to ensure the safety of everyone sharing the road. The following rules apply to e-bik...