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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 to revisit discretionary grant program

Fernie city council will be looking to make the discretionary grant program more effective.

Utility work impacting Elkford traffic

Utility work has closed the southern section of Chauncey Street in Elkford. 

Public hearing set for proposed road dedication removal

Cranbrook residents will have the chance to raise any concerns over a proposed removal of road dedication. 

Dike and bin wall project moves to Phase 2

Phase 2 of Fernie's Mountview Dike and Coal Creek Bin wall rehabilitation is moving ahead, with construction to start next week. 

Trailer fire snuffed out in Canal Flats

Canal Flats firefighters extinguished a late night trailer fire at the Canal Flats transfer Station. 

Fernie approves lease for EV charging at skate park

Fernie city council has approved a lease with EVLution to provide an electric vehicle charging station at the skate park. 

Fernie renewing brain bucket campaign

Fernie healthcare providers are renewing a campaign to keep your noggin safe. 

High streamflow advisory issued for parts of Columbia Valley

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory to the Upper Columbia region due to forecasted rain. 

Fernie releases designs and plan for new firehall

The City of Fernie has unveiled the design and cost of the upcoming firehall. 

Hauling route to impact Fernie traffic

Fernie residents can expect some traffic disruptions this summer due to haul trucks in town. 

Invermere organics collection seeing success

Invermere is a month in to its curbside organics collection program and is already seeing the public buy in. 

Elk Valley RCMP recovers stolen vehicles

The Elk Valley RCMP has recovered two stolen vehicles after executing a search warrant in Sparwood. 

Sewer trunk reconstruction starts Monday

Cranbrook drivers can expect some traffic disruptions on Victoria Avenue starting next week. 

Library sees small decrease in users after hours reduction

The Cranbrook Public Library has noticed a small drop in users after some cost saving measures were conducted in May. 

191 short term re licenses issued in Invermere

Since adopting short term rental regulations last year, Invermere has issued 191 STR business licenses. 

Elk Valley RCMP investigating daycare damage

The Elk Valley RCMP is looking for the driver responsible for causing damage to the Curious Cubs Daycare.

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