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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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.
Kimberley to update OCP with housing needs report
The City of Kimberley will be engaging with the community as they look to implement the housing needs report into the official community plan.Â
Stage 3 watering restrictions issued for Holland Creek
The RDEK has moved to Stage 3 watering restrictions for the Holland Creek system, which mean no outdoor watering.Â
Ground broken for F.W. Green Home expansion
Construction is set to begin for the F.W. Green home expansion in Cranbrook that will add an additional 88 long-term care beds.Â
Fourth annual fly-in event a soaring success
The Columbia Valley Airport Society has wrapped up another successful open house and fly-in event showcasing the airport's importance.Â
Locals come up big at wakesurf and foiling nationals
Local riders made the podium in the 2025 Canadian Wakesurf and Foiling Nationals at Lake Koocanusa.Â
Funding approved for prescribed burn near airport
Cranbrook city council has approved $15,000 to go towards a prescribed burn adjacent to the Kootenay Rockies International Airport.Â
Traffic changes in place for St. Mary’s Avenue
The St. Mary's Avenue infrastructure project has been completed in Kimberley, but some new traffic changes are in place.Â
Fernie firehall financing finally formalized
Fernie City council has approved a loan authorization bylaw to fund the new firehall.Â
Cranbrook RCMP trying to identify serial tagger
Another surge of graffiti has hit Cranbrook and local police are looking to identify those responsible.Â
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