Appointment only for RDEK Columbia Valley office
Public access to the RDEK's office in the Columbia Valley has changed and is now appointment only.Â
Construction to impact Highway traffic through Cranbrook
Construction work on Tuesday, Oct. 14 will have lane closures on Highway3/95 through Cranbrook.Â
Kootenay unemployment rate 6% in September
The jobless rate in our region ticked up slightly last month compared to the same time last year.
Snowfall warning for the East Kootenay this weekend
Get those snow tires on, Mainroad is forecasting the first snowfall across the East Kootenay this weekend.
Cranbrook RCMP seek public help in graffiti investigation
Cranbrook RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a rise in graffiti around the city.
Drug alert issued for Cranbrook
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Cranbrook for light green chunks or flakes sold as Down.
Council adds daycare project to capital plan
Cranbrook city council has added the provincially funded childcare project to the five-year financial plan.Â
Fossil film crews promoting paleo tourism
Crews with Dinosaur Valley Studios are in the region to film the many fossils the area has to offer.Â
Police locate remains of missing Cranbrook man
The Cranbrook RCMP have located the remains of a man who was reported missing last year.Â
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Amendment given first reading for proposed apartment
Cranbrook council has given one reading to a density amendment for a possible apartment development.
New maternity clinic opens in Elk Valley
Elk Valley residents can now access a maternity clinic, offering services in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford.Â
Sparwood to explore possible daycare project
A former Sparwood resident has approached council with a proposal for a new childcare facility.Â
B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.