The 59th CMA Awards wrapped up Wednesday night, delivering an unforgettable evening of powerhouse performances and big wins. From standout sets by Stephen Wilson Jr. and Shaboozey to heartfelt, grounded moments from host Lainey Wilson, the night showcased both country music's brightest stars and its rising newcomers-Za...

Fernie RCMP saw a slight increase in calls during the second quarter, from July to September, according to a recent report. RCMP responded to 1,305 calls for service across the region during the second quarter of 2025-2026, including 427 in Fernie, up from 368 in the same period last year. The report notes a range of i...

As of this morning (Nov. 20), a boil water notice remains in effect for Cranbrook. On Monday night (Nov. 17), low-chlorine water, followed by high-turbidity water, entered the system while crews were cleaning screens at the Phillips Reservoir. Some flushing has been completed, but the city cannot confirm that all untre...

VICTORIA - Trade of tens of thousands of goods across Canada's 14 jurisdictions will soon be free after an agreement has been signed between all provinces, territories and the federal government to allow businesses to sell their products across Canada. Ravi Kahlon, British Columbia's minister of jobs and economic growt...

With the holidays fast approaching, the Cranbrook Food Bank is asking the community to donate non-perishable food items. The organization says it currently spends more than $20,000 per month in order to meet community needs. According to the Food Bank, demand typically increases during the holiday season, and donated s...

The City of Kimberley is looking to combat rising costs by upping sewer utility fees next year. At a Special Meeting held Monday, November 17, staff presented a number of deliberations on the 2026-2030 Budget Plan and reported that a five per cent annual increase to sewer and water fees would be needed to fund planned...

French bulldogs, dachshunds, German shepherds.According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), these dog breeds are some of the most popular lures scammers use to bring in unsuspecting targets. The organization notes, it can be hard to tell the difference between real advertisements and fake ones. Reports to the BBB show...

Some smaller Kootenay communities are moving ahead with accessibility upgrades to local parks and recreation spaces, supported by Columbia Basin Trust. The work builds on upgrades completed by 25 other communities earlier this year. The latest round of projects is receiving more than $287,000, following roughly $1.2 mi...

Jelly Roll is in the middle of a major glow-up - and fans are buzzing. The singer has reportedly dropped 200 pounds and even shaved off his iconic beard... but he's keeping the final reveal under wraps for now. Not even his wife, Bunnie XO, got to see the process. In a video she shared on Instagram, Bunnie joked about ...

Police are urging drivers to drive to conditions after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 earlier this week. On Monday, at around 1 p.m., frontline officers responded to a collision involving four vehicles near Field, roughly three hours north of Cranbrook. A pick-up truck hit a semi tractor-trailer driving in the slow...