Low to very low fire danger in East Kootenay
While parts of BC's central interior are dealing with a breakout of wildfires, we here in the East Kootenay are in relatively good shape. Kim Wright, a wildfire information officer with the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, says we've been lucky with getting just enough rain and snow in recent weeks. With temperature...
Apr 23, 2024
Prescribed burn Tuesday near Kimberley
The BC Wildfire Service has scheduled a prescribed burn for a section of trees, brush, and bush just outside of the Kimberley city limits, beginning t...
Apr 23, 2024
?aq'am First Nation wildfire prepared
Following last year's large blaze, the head of the ?aq'am First Nation says his community has done what it can to prepare for the potential of wildfir...
Apr 23, 2024
City lobbies Province on planning study
The City of Cranbrook is lobbying Victoria to act on its Highway 95A Integrated Planning Study. In a letter to Highways minister Rob Fleming and his h...
Apr 23, 2024
Auxilliary Officer program returns to Cranbrook RCMP
After being off the grid for several years, RCMP in Cranbrook are looking to re-instate the popular Auxiliary Officer program back into the city. Staf...
Apr 23, 2024
Nitros even round-robin record at Mowat Cup
(Nitros forward Tristan Weill shoots the puck wide during the second period - Photo by Dave Lueneberg) The host Kimberley Dynamiters picked up their f...
Apr 20, 2024
Drug Advisory for West Kootenay
A toxic drug alert has been issued by Interior Health for the West Kootenay. Sold as down, dope, and/or fentanyl, it poses a high risk of overdose. Th...
Apr 19, 2024
UPDATE: Missing Cranbrook man located
UPDATE: RCMP in Cranbrook report that Joseph Paul Lecours has been located. Original story: RCMP in Cranbrook are looking for a 53-year-old man...
Apr 19, 2024
New Sparwood multiplex back on radar
With overcrowding of its facilities, the District of Sparwood has opened up the discussion for a new multiplex, although it isn't necessarily a pressi...
Apr 16, 2024
Appeal to be extra bear aware
With the snow all-but-gone, and temperatures reaching into the 20's on the weekend, bears are starting to wake up from their long winter naps. The B.C...
Apr 16, 2024