Ankors and the East Kootenay Network of People Who Use Drugs (EKNPUD) feel that B.C.'s drug poisoning epidemic has worsened in the years since it began. Sunday, April 14 marked the anniversary of the B.C. Government declaring a public health emergency in response to toxic drug-related deaths. EKNPUD honoured the occasion...

The District of Invermere has earmarked up to $10,000 to help shore up the region's medical staff through a local recruitment campaign. The initiative, spearheaded by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCOC), seeks to fill employment gaps in the region's healthcare sector. "Healthcare staffing is definitely an issue in many...

The City of Cranbrook is getting ready for its new automated garbage collection program with cart delivery starting soon. Residents will receive their new garbage carts between May 9 and May 24. Each residential property in Cranbrook will get one 240-litre wheeled cart, along with an information guide. If you requested a...

Chair of the Regional District of East Kootenay Rob Gay is asking residents to be mindful of their water usage ahead of another wildfire season. If more people are conscious about their usage, the less likely stricter regulations will be implemented. Mr Gay said it's not the end of the world...

Mayor Don McCormick is hoping to see some new faces try their hand at local politics as the city gets set for a by-election. "We encourage anybody who is thinking about local government to at least have a close look," he said. "They should contact the corporate officer or the deputy...

The Cranbrook Bucks are headed back to West Kelowna for Game 7 after a 4-3 overtime win against the Warriors for the team's third win in a row. Forward Jaden Fodchuk scored the game-winner 3:13 into overtime after jumping out of the penalty box. "I saw him coming out of the...