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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Pair of prescribed burned planned for next week
The B.C. Wildfire Service will be conducting two more prescribed burns in the East Kootenay next week.Â
Sparwood issues animal attractant reminder
The District of Sparwood is urging residents to do their part in reducing wildlife attractants.Â
City gets $13.5 million childcare grant
The city of Cranbrook has received a provincial grant worth $13.5 million that will fully fund a new childcare facility.Â
Low-level flights expected over coming weeks
East Kootenay residents can expect to see low flying helicopters as Fortis BC inspects its natural gas lines.
Zero tolerance for car show burn outs
The Columbia Valley RCMP will be showing no mercy this weekend for people participating in unsanctioned burn out events.Â
Updated: Edgewater residents urged to conserve water
Edgewater residents are being asked to conserve as much water as possible until repairs are made.
Sparwood overhauling traffic and parking regulations
The District of Sparwood is updating its traffic parking and highways bylaw with changes coming soon.Â
Kimberley rainbow crosswalk to be removed and replaced
The city of Kimberley is planning to remove the rainbow crosswalk at the Wallinger Avenue and Spokane Street cross section, but install a separate symbol in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Area restriction reduced for Silver Basin fire
The area restriction put around the Silver Basin fire has been amended.Â
Kimberley overhauls ice and snow policy
The City of Kimberley has approved a new snow and ice control policy to improve winter maintenance.Â
Another traffic pattern change for Victoria Avenue
Victoria Avenue's traffic patter has changed again as work continues on the sanitary sewer trunk project.
Sewer replacement prompts closure
A portion of Rotary Way and the intersection of 4th Street South and 15th Avenue South is closed for the St. Mary’s sanitary sewer replacement.Â
Kidd Creek fire being held
The 450 hectare Kid Creek fire near Yahk is now being held.Â
Prescribed burn planned for Kimberley area
The BC Wildfire Service and City of Kimberley are conducting a prescribed burn in the Forest Crown Estates West area.
City renews name deal with Western Financial Group
Cranbrook's arena and aquatic centre is staying as the Western Financial Place with the signing of a new naming deal.Â
Three fires still out of control in East Kootenay
Three fires are still out of control in the East Kootenay, while all others are either held or under control.
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