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Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
Last chance to have your say on community safety
Time is running out to share your voice on one of Cranbrook’s most important issues: community safety.
Donation supports of the Wigwam Flats Ecosystem Enhancement Project
Elk Valley Resources and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club have announced a $250k contribution to support the Wigwam Flats Ecosystem Enhancement Project.
Local partners collaboration for community safety with BC Housing Shelter opening
Ahead of the opening of B.C. Housing’s new Step Beyond shelter on 16th Avenue North, local partners took early action to support both people experiencing homelessness and the surrounding neighbourhood.
CFKR Announces New Elk Valley and Area Hospice Legacy Fund
The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies has announced its newest endowment fund: the Elk Valley and Area Hospice Legacy Fund.
Evacuation alert rescinded for Silver Basin fire, area restriction remains
The Silver Basin fire in Bugaboo Provincial Park has been classified as being held as of this afternoon with the evacuation alert rescinded but the area restriction still remains in effect.
Three prescribed burns planned for the East Kootenay
A number of prescribed burns will be taking place this week across the East Kootenays, including in the Bull River area, Wycliffe and Sanca.
Investing in the Elk Valley
EVR and Tourism Fernie announce $200,000 dona6on to Tourism Fernie Society suppor6ng sustainable tourism & recrea6on ini6a6ves in the Elk Valley
EKFH Better Together Campaign is supporting JoeAnna’s House expansion
The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is partnering with health foundations across the Southern Interior to raise funds for the expansion of JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna this fall.
B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike
Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers.Â
Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending
A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.Â
Cops for Kids headed for the Kootenays
A milestone year is underway as 23 law enforcement cyclists and support crew hit the road for the 25th annual Cops for Kids Ride,Thomas Alan Budd Foundation,
Ostrich farm owner, citing sources, says CFIA cull imminent
Edgewood farm received word from a high-ranking government source: the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is preparing to move on their ostrich farm for a cull within days, not weeks.
Updated: Area restriction expanded for the Silver Basin area
As BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Silver Basin wildfire, the area is now restricted, effective immediately.
Back-to-school means back to safety
As students across Kootenays prepare to return to school, the local RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and prioritize safety in school zones.
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