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Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders
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.
12 died in Kootenays due to toxic drugs in July, August
In the East Kootenay, one person died in July and three in August, for a year-to-date total of 12.
Young leaders recognized across the Basin
Thirty young leaders and changemakers from across the Columbia Basin have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities through the 30 Under 30 campaign.
Bummers Flats wetland restoration begins northeast of Cranbrook
Ducks Unlimited Canada has started construction on the first phase of the Bummers Flats Floodplain and Wetland Restoration Project.
Backcountry crews keep Columbia Basin recreation sites safe, accessible
Seasonal crews keep Basin trails and recreation sites and trails safe, welcoming and accessible.
Kootenay unemployment rate 6% in September
The jobless rate in our region ticked up slightly last month compared to the same time last year.
Snowfall warning for the East Kootenay this weekend
Get those snow tires on, Mainroad is forecasting the first snowfall across the East Kootenay this weekend.
Cranbrook RCMP seek public help in graffiti investigation
Cranbrook RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a rise in graffiti around the city.
Drug alert issued for Cranbrook
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Cranbrook for light green chunks or flakes sold as Down.
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Southeast B.C. fire ban partially lifted, but Category 3 burning still prohibited
As of 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Category 2 open fire restrictions will be lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre.
Canada crowns Miss Rodeo
. If you were at the Cranbrook Pro Rodeo this past summer you would have seen the new Miss Rodeo Canada.
Hiker rescued after falling
A solo hiker sustained injuries after a trip and fall and required rescuing on Wednesday night.
EVR donates more than $700k in support of local trail networks
Elk Valley Resources has announced it is providing more than $700,000 in funding to enhance and grow the non-motorized, multi-use trail network in the Elk Valley and Crowsnest Pass.
Fernie Pride Society Donates Rainbow Bench to Fernie
Fernie Pride Society has donated the third of their four Rainbow Benches to the City of Fernie.
2nd annual Golden Gala returning in November
The Golden Hospital Gala is returning for a second year.
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