Drought conditions across southeast British Columbia have improved slightly, with recent rainfall helping to stabilize water levels in the region. According to the latest data from B.C.'s Water Management Branch, released July 10, most of the region is now classified at Level 2 or 3 on the provincial drought scale, whi...

A new opportunity for youth to connect through sport is coming to Cranbrook this July, as the Rocky Mountain Métis Association (RMMA), in partnership with ISPARC, the Vancouver Canucks, and the Canucks for Kids Fund, hosts a free Jr. Canucks Indigenous Floor Hockey Jamboree. Set for July 15, 2025, at the Cranbro...

Health officials are urging British Columbians to check their immunization records as the number of measles cases continues to rise across the province. As of July 8, there is one active, contagious measles case in B.C. and 10 patients are hospitalized. A total of 102 cases have been reported so far in 2025 across all ...

East Kootenay's hospital district officials have some pricey decisions to make at this Friday's (July 11) special meeting. At June 13's special meeting, the Kootenay East Regional Health District (KERHD) moved to discuss a contentious $30 million request to add more long-term care beds in Cranbrook, in Green Home. Am...

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2025 Business Walk, an initiative designed to connect directly with local business owners and better understand their current challenges and opportunities. Running from July 10 through mid-September, the Business Walk involves volunteers going door-to-door to speak with F...

An all-party MLA panel has made a pit stop in Key City on Wednesday (July 10) to get some feedback on B.C.'s democratic election process. The Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform was appointed in April to examine democratic engagement and voter participation, as well as to review the administration of ...

Universal Ostrich Farms is under a federal order to cull nearly 400 ostriches after two birds tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, but supporters are rallying behind the farm with a three-day concert aimed at raising awareness and support. The Live-Stock Music Festival, running July 11-13, 2025, at Universal Ostri...

The City of Fernie could be moving forward with a new EV charging station soon- if the province approves. At a meeting on Tuesday (Jul. 8), Council unanimously approved an endorsement for an EV charging station at Skate Park. EVLution Charge Inc. has requested to apply for the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Progra...

Kootenay residents are buying fewer homes this summer compared to previous months- but the Association of Interior Realtors says numbers are still up from this time last year. The Association reports that 299 sales were recorded last month in the Kootenay and Boundary region- less than May's 310 units, but up 4.9 per ...

Elk Valley RCMP have recovered a stolen truck and motorcycle from a property in Sparwood. On the afternoon of July 8, officers from the Investigative Section, with support from local RCMP members, executed a search warrant at a residence in Sparwood. Police say the search was related to stolen vehicles known to be at t...