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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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Fernie infrastructure report shows more contributions likely needed

The City of Fernie has completed an updated integrated infrastructure capital plan and significant funds will be needed to address high priority projects. 

OCP open houses coming soon

The RDEK will be hosting a series of open houses for the Rockyview official community plan.

Crews wrap up Phase 1 of St. Mary’s sanitary sewer upgrades

Construction crews have finished up work on Phase 1 of the St. Mary's sanitary sewer upgrades except for some paving work. 

Kimberley RCMP report rise in calls

The Kimberley RCMP had 551 calls for service between July and September, an 11 per cent increase from the previous quarter. 

Sparwood applying for more grant funds for waste water treatment plant

The District of Sparwood is applying to the UBCM strategic priorities fund looking to shore up more waste water treatment plant funding. 

Congregate care apartment use approved by city

Cranbrook city council has approved a zoning amendment that would allow congregate care apartments in the C-4 zone along Victoria Avenue.

Police looking for stolen GMC

Police in Cranbrook are on the hunt for a stolen brown 1997 GMC Sierra pickup truck. 

Sparwood updating rec fees

The District of Sparwood is overhauling its recreation fees and charges bylaw.

District to look at washroom options for Centennial Plaza

The District of Sparwood will be pursuing options for a washroom facility for Centennial Plaza. 

Cranbrook residents urged to blow out irrigation systems

The City of Cranbrook is encouraging residents to reduce water use and blow out irrigation systems as water levels in the Phillips Reservoir decrease. 

Appointment only for RDEK Columbia Valley office

Public access to the RDEK's office in the Columbia Valley has changed and is now appointment only. 

Construction to impact Highway traffic through Cranbrook

Construction work on Tuesday, Oct. 14 will have lane closures on Highway3/95 through Cranbrook. 

Council adds daycare project to capital plan

Cranbrook city council has added the provincially funded childcare project to the five-year financial plan. 

Fossil film crews promoting paleo tourism

Crews with Dinosaur Valley Studios are in the region to film the many fossils the area has to offer. 

Police locate remains of missing Cranbrook man

The Cranbrook RCMP have located the remains of a man who was reported missing last year. 

Amendment given first reading for proposed apartment

Cranbrook council has given one reading to a density amendment for a possible apartment development.

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