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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RCMP calls for service down slightly in Sparwood

RCMP Josiah Spyker - November 6, 2025

Sparwood calls for service to the Elk Valley RCMP in the second quarter were down a little compared to the same time last year.

Fernie approves money for fleet replacements

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - November 6, 2025

Fernie city council has approved the procurement of four new pieces of equipment to replace aging machinery in the city's fleet.

City approves funds for road and water work at F.W. Green Home project

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - November 6, 2025

Cranbrook city council has approved over $1 million to fund offsite road and water oversizing for the F.W. Green home development project.

Volunteers needed for 2026 advisory committees

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - November 5, 2025

The City of Cranbrook is looking for residents interested in playing an active role in shaping the community.

Cranbrook parking fees going up

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - November 5, 2025

The City of Cranbrook will be raising parking metre and leased parking stall rates in the downtown core.

Last call before business license fee hike

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - November 5, 2025

Fernie residents wanting to be heard on proposed business license fee changes have a little more time.

Kimberley rejects application for OCP change

City of Kimberley Josiah Spyker - November 5, 2025

Kimberley city council has voted against hearing an application for Official Community Plan and zoning amendments that would have supported a proposed multi-use commercial development.

Increase in visible homelessness expected, city urging compassion

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - November 4, 2025

The City of Cranbrook is expecting homelessness to be more visible this winter following a reduction in provincial funding.

Fire department sees stable increase over summer months

Fire Josiah Spyker - November 4, 2025

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services received 633 calls for service in the third quarter of 2025, an 11 per cent increase compared to the spring.

City-wide water quality advisory planned for mid-November

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - November 4, 2025

A city-wide water advisory will be issued on Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 for planned inspections and cleaning at the Phillips Reservoir in Cranbrook.

Public hearing set in Invermere

M.D. of Invermere Josiah Spyker - November 4, 2025

Invermere residents will have the chance to voice their opinions on amendments to the official community plan.

Hearing postponed for Cranbrook 114 17A Avenue South amendment

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - November 3, 2025

A public hearing for an amendment for 114 17A Avenue South in Cranbrook will be moved to Nov. 24.

Fernie town hall planned for Nov. 26

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - November 3, 2025

The City of Fernie will be hosting a town hall later this month to go over past and future community projects.

Cranbrook RCMP urges residents to report all crimes

Crime Josiah Spyker - November 3, 2025

The Cranbrook RCMP is urging residents to report all crimes so the detachment can better coordinate its resources.

Cranbrook RCMP promote safe driving with high-school traffic initiative

RCMP Josiah Spyker - November 3, 2025

Police in Cranbrook conducted a 30-minute traffic initiative at Mount Baker Secondary School to educate new drivers and promote safe driving.

Kimberley approves agreement for RDEK Indigenous liaison position

City of Kimberley Josiah Spyker - November 1, 2025

Kimberley city council has authorized an Indigenous engagement position agreement with the Regional District of East Kootenay for a grant funded emergency liaison position.

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