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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Shadow Mountain residents given three-year notice of tax changes
Shadow Mountain residents can expect to pay more in taxes in three years from now as it moves from provincial tax rates to municipal rates.Â
Sparwood council to look at mayor and council pay
Sparwood council will be taking a look at the district's remuneration bylaw which guides the annual pay for mayor and council.Â
Fernie looking for early feedback on 2026 budget
The City of Fernie has launched an online survey to get resident's feedback early for this year's budget deliberations.Â
City now owns old eyesore
The City of Cranbrook is now the owner of the Knight's Hall property and will be starting demolition and cleanup in the near future.Â
City hoping for ESS grant
The City of Cranbrook is applying for the joint East Kootenay Emergency Support Services fall intake grant.
Cranbrook intersection back to normal starting Monday
The traffic lights at the Victoria Avenue and 2nd Street intersection will be back to normal starting on Monday.Â
Tree removals underway at city hall
Crews are onsite at the Fernie city hall to remove several hazardous trees.Â
College hosting 50th anniversary open house
The College of the Rockies is having an open house to show off its programs and celebrate its 50th anniversary.Â
Application being accepted for 2026 Youth Ambassador Program
Those looking to join the 2026 Youth Ambassador Program have until Nov. 17 to apply.Â
Cranbrook RCMP gets provincial grant
The Cranbrook RCMP has received $327,150 provincial community safety and targeted enforcement grant program.Â
Sparwood OCP amendments given two readings
The District of Sparwood is a step away from adopting amendments to its official community plan to include the 2024 interim housing needs report.Â
Wildstone development passes third reading
Council has given third reading to a proposed multi-phase residential development in the Wildstone area.
Cranbrook property crime up over previous quarter
The Cranbrook RCMP had 2,624 calls for service between July and September, up from 2,040 the previous quarter.Â
Citizen survey shows most residents feel safe
The results are in for Cranbrook's budget 2026 citizen survey and will guide budget discussions and policing initiatives.Â
Kimberley community grant intake open
Local groups and non-profits have until Nov. 14 to apply for a Kimberley community grant.Â
Local officials coordinate on interprovincial health care barriers
Local government representatives are working together to try come up with solutions for interprovincial health care challenges.Â
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