Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.
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Be bear aware in Elkford
The District of Elkford is reminding residents to be extra cautious as bear activity increases.Â
Homelessness up in Cranbrook
The findings of Cranbrook's homelessness count have been released and it found 172 people were experiencing homelessness in the community.Â
Public hearing set for Cranbrook BC Builds project
Cranbrook council is considering a density change at the Baker Gardens BC Builds site.Â
RTK a rockin’ success
Rock the Kootenays is a go for next summer despite slowing ticket sales for this year's festival.
Homelessness taskforce disbanded
After 18 months the Mayor's Taskforce on Homelessness, Community Safety and Wellbeing is dissolving after completing its mandate.Â
Public hearing set for large housing development
Residents will get the chance to voice their opinions on a proposed development in the Wildstone area that could bring 252 housing units.Â
Sparwood winter parking restrictions in effect
Sparwood's winter parking restrictions are now in place with on-street parking prohibited during the day.Â
Recruitment drive underway for new firefighters
The RDEK has kicked off its fall firefighter recruitment drive and residents are encouraged to join.Â
Construction begins on Kimberley playground upgrade
The Rotary Park playground in Kimberley is closed for construction.Â
Cranbrook councillor echoes call for library support
Cranbrook representatives were advocating for more library support at this years Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.Â
Stinky water not a concern in Cranbrook
Residents in Cranbrook may notice some smelly water coming out of the tap, but it is still safe to drink.Â
Overnight closures coming to Victoria Avenue
A section of Victoria Avenue will be closed to all traffic at night from Oct. 1-4.Â
Search in Crowsnest Pass not being scaled back
Search crews in the Crowsnest Pass aren't scaling back their efforts in finding six-year-old Darius Macdougall.Â
Police investigating after man injured
The Cranbrook RCMP is investigating an altercation near the community forest that left a man injured.Â
Cranbrook shelter up and running
Cranbrook's new homeless shelter is officially open, providing 40 beds to residents in need.Â
Fernie OCP moves to next phase
The City of Fernie has wrapped up the first engagement phase for the new official community plan.Â
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