Environment Canada has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Fort Nelson and Elk Valley areas. Wildfire smoke from northern Alberta continues to drift westward into northeastern British Columbia, affecting the Fort Nelson area. Elevated PM2.5 concentrations persist across the region and may remain elevated as smoke conti...

People in the Kootenays will have better access to locally produced food, thanks to nearly $72,000 in provincial funding for a food procurement program. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing funding to support the Nakusp and Area Development Board's Agr...

The 29th annual Elk River raft race saw more than 160 paddlers in creative costumes vying for the top prize and raising $3,750 for the Elk River Alliance (ERA). The paddlers raced from the Dicken Road put-in to the Dogwood Park boat launch to raise money towards ERA's Elk River Discovery Camp. Elk River Discovery Camp ...

It's the 159th birthday of Canada Day tomorrow (July 1), and there are plenty of festivities scheduled throughout the East Kootenay. Events are planned throughout East Kootenay, including Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, Kimberley, and Sparwood. Check out the events below: Cranbrook In Cranbrook, head down to Rotary Park f...

A reminder to East Kootenay homeowners that 2026 Property Taxes and 2026 Residential Utilities are due on July 2. To avoid a 10 per cent penalty, all payments must be received by the tax deadline of 4:30 p.m. on July 2. Eligible homeowners must also apply for the homeowner grant through the Province of British Columbia...

It's the final push in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge for the chance to win $100,000 for physical activity initiatives in Cranbrook. Communities across Canada have been joining together throughout June to get active, track participation, and compete for the title of Canada's Most Active Community. Cranbrook has...

Elk Valley RCMP partnered with local elementary schools to come up with unique names for their police vehicles. Officers and staff voted, and the winning entries were; Brooklyn from FJ Mitchell Elementary with the name "Ghostrider". Nate from the homeschool community with the name "Hosmer Hornet". E...

The Boil Water Notice in Elkford has been rescinded, with water being deemed safe to drink by Interior Health. Recent water samples have successfully passed all required testing. Crews are actively working to reconnect the water lines serving low-pressure areas. This work is being completed in carefully managed increme...

A partnership between the College of the Rockies and Columbia Basin Trust has provided major upgrades to learning spaces, technology and hands-on training opportunities for East Kootenay students. Through the Rockies-Trust Initiative, Columbia Basin Trust has committed $2 million over two years to support projects that...

Motorists travelling Highway 3 in the Fernie section should be prepared for traffic delays as road resurfacing has begun. The City of Fernie advised that the first section of asphalt resurfacing on Highway 3, between Kikomun Road and Elko, is underway. The next section, from the Fernie Ski Hill to the east Fernie bridg...