My East Kootenay Now Staff

Cranbrook RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted on several outstanding warrants, including for driving while prohibited and failing to appear in court.

As the Mount Baker Secondary team prepares for an upcoming tournament in Vancouver, co-captain Sarah Johnson says it’ll be a key chance to build confidence and get a preview of the competition before heading into provincials.

Despite recent rainfall bringing brief relief to parts of southeastern B.C., much of the Kootenay region remains under significant drought stress heading into the fall.

A major debris flow mitigation project designed to protect Fairmont Hot Springs from future landslide events has officially been completed.

Dozens of drivers in the Kootenays were ticketed in September for distracted driving and seatbelt violations, according to figures from B.C. Highway Patrol.

Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect. 

As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.