Invermere residents should keep their toilets closed this week as the district begins jet-rodding work along its sewer lines. This work will focus on Invermere's downtown area from Monday to Friday. District officials said the program is necessary to maintain the community's sewer system. "It is recommended that you leave all toilet...

The District of Invermere wants to hear from residents on how its sports courts should be used. District staff said there has been a growing demand for sports court space from different user groups. The courts at Rotary Park are being repaired and resurfaced, while additional lines have been added to...

The City of Fernie is getting ready to launch its curbside organics collection program. "The rollout will begin in May and early June and it has to have a robust communication plan with it so people understand what's happening," said Mayor Nic Milligan. He said the program will help reduce waste...

The Revelstoke Grizzlies are the 2024 Mowat Cup BC Junior A champions after knocking out the Ridge Meadows Flames in overtime 3-2. The Grizzlies got the game-winning goal from Colton McLeod on the power play. “It’s an amazing achievement what these guys did, I’m so proud of this group,” said head...

Residents between Cranbrook and Kimberley can expect to see some low-flying helicopters overhead for the next few months. FortisBC is doing its annual inspection of its high-pressure natural gas lines to detect any issues. Talon Helicopters will be conducting the flights during the day starting on April 26 and wrapping up...

The Hosmer Fire Department has extinguished an out-of-control blaze near the Hosmer bridge that grew to an estimated two hectares. "This started as a small grass fire, but grew quickly in the windy conditions and moved into the surrounding timber, " said Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire and...