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Kimberley water report shows demand drop amid population increase

City of Kimberley R McCormack - June 26, 2025

Kimberley's 2024 Drinking Water Report shows the community's water demand has decreased by one per cent, despite population growth.

Golden Rockets making trades

Golden Rockets Josiah Spyker - June 26, 2025

The Golden Rockets have acquired the playing rights to two players.

Toby Creek Dike improvements prompting closures

M.D. of Invermere Josiah Spyker - June 26, 2025

Construction work on the Toby Creek Dike in Invermere is starting on July 1, with some areas closed to the public.

Fernie annual report showcases 2024 work

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - June 26, 2025

The City of Fernie has released its 2024 annual report showcasing the work done around the community over the past year.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 26, 2025

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward.

Fairmont Airport gets almost $50k for weather monitoring upgrades

Community of Fairmont Hot Springs R McCormack - June 26, 2025

The Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is getting a $48,688 grant from the B.C. government to upgrade its weather monitoring system.

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Transit My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 26, 2025

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Monitoring data shows climate change impacting local watersheds

Environment R McCormack - June 25, 2025

Hot, dry summers are expected to continue throughout the Columbia Basin, and Living Lakes Canada (LLC) is urging improved water management tailored to local needs.

Toxic drugs kill four Kootenay residents in April

Kootenay News R McCormack - June 25, 2025

The latest preliminary BC Coroners Service report says four Kootenay residents died from drug poisoning in April.

B.C. Transit rolls out first all-electric buses in Victoria

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 25, 2025

British Columbia’s first all-electric transit buses are set to hit the road in the provincial capital.

Changes coming to KIJHL roster composition

KIJHL Josiah Spyker - June 25, 2025

Hockey Canada is expanding the Western Canadian Development Model pilot project which will see changes to the KIJHL.

Cranbrook council mulling gymnastic proposal

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - June 25, 2025

Cranbrook City council will be weighing a proposal from Key City Gymnastics that could see a multi-sport facility at Moir Park.

Fernie moves forward with housing needs report

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - June 25, 2025

The City of Fernie is preparing a new housing needs report, which will be used to inform land use planning and zoning decisions.

Report recommends sweeping reforms to how B.C. addresses gender-based violence

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 25, 2025

A new report says gender‑based violence should be declared an epidemic in B.C., and offers several recommendations for the province to better address the issue.

Cranbrook RCMP seeking missing woman

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 25, 2025

Cranbrook RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for missing woman, Jennifer Bjerknes, who was last seen on Monday.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 25, 2025

The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

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