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Hospital district approves extra funds for F.W. Green project

Health Care Josiah Spyker - July 15, 2025

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has approved an additional $30.2 million for the F.W. Green Memorial Home Redevelopment in Cranbrook.

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.

Wasa Lake swimming advisory ended

Health Care R McCormack - June 27, 2025

A swimming advisory in place for Wasa Lake was lifted just in time for Canada Day weekend, as Interior Health and BC Parks say levels of E. coli bacteria have dropped.

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary donation fuels purchase of medical equipment

Health Care R McCormack - June 27, 2025

A donation of over $85,000 from the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society is going to support the Invermere and District Hospital and Columbia House.

Interior Health offers tips to beat the heat

Health Care R McCormack - June 27, 2025

With temperatures expected to rise, Interior Health is sharing some tips to help you do your best to stay cool amid summer heat.

New measles cases in the Interior

Health Care My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 27, 2025

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Toxic drugs kill four Kootenay residents in April

Addictions R McCormack - June 25, 2025

The latest preliminary BC Coroners Service report says four Kootenay residents died from drug poisoning in April.

Elkford Mayor pleased with new new urgent and primary care centre

Health Care R McCormack - June 19, 2025

Elkford Mayor Steve Fairbairn says the new urgent and primary care centre is a much-needed addition to local health care.

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.

Panel to discuss youth vaping, substance and alcohol use

Addictions R McCormack - June 17, 2025

Parents are invited to a judgment-free panel discussion in Cranbrook regarding youth vaping, drug discussion and alcohol consumption.

Feast For A Cause raises $35,000 to support Elk Valley health care

Health Care R McCormack - June 16, 2025

Interior Health says it received overwhelming support for health care in the Elk Valley through this year’s Feast For A Cause in Fernie.

Province rolling back changes to travel accommodation program

Health Care Josiah Spyker - June 10, 2025

The B.C. government is reversing course after backlash to changes to a program that helps pay travel expenses for families of sick kids.

Cranbrook CFES keeping busy with pre hospital calls

Health Care Josiah Spyker - June 6, 2025

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services has its work cut out for them when it comes to prehospital emergency care.

Interior Health opens new urgent and primary care centre in Elkford

Health Care R McCormack - May 23, 2025

Interior Health (IH) has opened a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) in Elkford, in a step to...

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