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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Cranbrook RCMP searching for stolen vehicle

Crime Josiah Spyker - August 22, 2025

The Cranbrook RCMP is looking for a stolen blue 2022 Volkswagen Taos taken from the Baynes Lake area.

Kootenay drought levels moving up and down

Environment Josiah Spyker - August 22, 2025

Drought levels across the Kootenays fluctuated over the last week with some areas seeing lower drought levels while others went back up.

Reception centre set up after Radium fire

Fire Josiah Spyker - August 22, 2025

The East Kootenay Emergency Management Program program has set up a reception centre following a large fire at the Radium Park Lodge.

Hometown for Hunger raises over $12,000

Non-Profit Josiah Spyker - August 22, 2025

The 10th anniversary Hometown for Hunger event was the biggest yet, raising over $12,000 to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army’s local food programs.

Busy Wednesday for CVSAR

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - August 22, 2025

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had their work cut out for them after three calls for service on wednesday.

Cranbrook Fire Department snuffs out rubbish fire

Emergency Josiah Spyker - August 21, 2025

The Cranbrook Fire Department has put out a fire at the industrial recycling facility.

Search for Daniel Ladd reaches nine years

Missing Person Josiah Spyker - August 21, 2025

Nine years ago, Daniel Curtis Ladd was declared missing after he was last seen on Aug. 19, 2016.

Hopley’s statutory release revoked

RCMP Josiah Spyker - August 21, 2025

The Parole Board of Canada has decided to revoke the statutory release of Randall Hopley.

Sparwood renews fire protection with RDEK until end of year

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker - August 21, 2025

Sparwood has signed an agreement with the RDEK that will ensure fire protection to a portion of Electoral Area A until the end of the year.

Elk Valley RCMP sees uptick in calls for Fernie

RCMP Josiah Spyker - August 21, 2025

Police in Fernie received 367 calls for service between April and June of this year.

Police looking for stolen truck

Crime Josiah Spyker - August 20, 2025

Local police are on the lookout for a Grey 2017 GMC Sierra stolen from Kimberley.

Fernie council sticks with planned fire hall site

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - August 20, 2025

Fernie city council has decided to not relocate the site of the new fire hall to a property at 902 2nd Avenue.

Sparwood awards curling centre roof contract

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker - August 20, 2025

Sparwood council has authorized a contract worth $260,000 plus applicable taxes for the curling rink roof replacement.

Updated: Wanted man apprehended

Crime Josiah Spyker - August 20, 2025

The Cranbrook RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating 50-year-old Kenneth Leverington.

Road closure to impact drivers next week

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - August 19, 2025

A small portion of 11th Avenue South in Cranbrook will be closed starting on Monday, Aug. 25.

Mitigation work underway around Kimberley

City of Kimberley Josiah Spyker - August 19, 2025

Fuel management work is underway this week in Kimberley for 13 hectares of land

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