Kate Brown

Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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Thieves on the prowl in the Elk Valley

Crime Kate Brown - July 5, 2025

RCMP are warning residents to lock it up or lose it with thieves targeting the Elk Valley area.

Drug alert issued for Cranbrook

Addictions Kate Brown - July 1, 2025

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Cranbrook for light pink pebble sold as Down.

B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1

RCMP Kate Brown - June 27, 2025

With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change.

BC Period Campaign collects over 550,000 menstrual products

Provincial Kate Brown - June 24, 2025

A BC-wide campaign collected over 550,000 menstrual products for those in need.

British Columbia’s population decline a cause for concern

Provincial Kate Brown - June 23, 2025

While real estate, groceries and the price of gas are on the up, Canada’s population isn’t, and when it comes to British Columbia- we’re on the decline.

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

Agriculture Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood.

BC Conservatives Leader tours the Kootenays

Politics Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

Wild weather didn’t dampen BC Opposition Leader John Rustad as he toured of the Kootenays this weekend.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

Health Care Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.

International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

Business Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

The International Selkirk Loop is calling for a swift and beneficial resolution to trade disputes with serious concern for local economies along the U.S-Canada border.

New agreements & discussions made during Asia trade mission

Provincial Kate Brown - June 16, 2025

Agreements were reached, and meetings were held during Premier Eby’s trade mission to Asia.

Special Air Quality Statement issued for Elk Valley

Environment Kate Brown - June 11, 2025

A special Air Quality Statement has been issued for the Elk Valley as Environment Canada anticipates the area to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.

Kootenay real estate showing resilience amid economic uncertainty

Real Estate Kate Brown - June 5, 2025

Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite more...

Updated: Missing person found

Missing Person Kate Brown - May 28, 2025

Updated: May 29, 9am 29-year-old Megan Dale Jordan has been located safe. Original story: May 28, 5:19pm Police are seeking the public's...

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

Agriculture Kate Brown - May 27, 2025

‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

Kootenay entrepreneurship program shines at provincial awards

Business Kate Brown - May 26, 2025

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) has been honored with the prestigious Community Resiliency Award in the 10,000 to 25,000 population...

‘Come and visit our ostriches’ says Universal Ostrich Farm

Agriculture Kate Brown - May 21, 2025

The verdict might be in, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over for save 400 ostriches at Edgewood’s...

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