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B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued in East and West Kootenay

Weather My East Kootenay Now Staff -
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for both the East and West Kootenay. 

RDEK extends occupancy for Edgewater post office

RDEK Josiah Spyker -
RDEK board of directors have approved an extension for the Edgewater post office as work continues for a new location. 

Elkford starting sealcoating work in Boivin Creek area

M.D. of Elkford Josiah Spyker -
District of Elkford crews are beginning sealcoating work on roads north of Boivin Creek on Tuesday. 

Search and Rescue busy in the Bugaboos

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker -
The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had their hands full over the weekend with a rescue in the Bugaboos. 

Get wildfire ready with water mapping

Wildfires Kate Brown -
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, Kootenay communities are turning to water mapping as a proactive solution.

Motorcyclist killed in Fernie collision

RCMP Kate Brown -
A man has died following the collision involving a small SUV and a motorcycle near the Fernie Transfer Station Road turn off along Hwy 3 on Friday.

EVR and Elk Valley Field House Society announce $1 million donation towards a new community field house in Fernie

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff -
EVR and the Elk Valley Field House Society today announced a $1 million donation to support the design and construction of a new recreational facility in Fernie.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Fernie to revisit discretionary grant program

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker -
Fernie city council will be looking to make the discretionary grant program more effective.

Utility work impacting Elkford traffic

M.D. of Elkford Josiah Spyker -
Utility work has closed the southern section of Chauncey Street in Elkford. 

Public hearing set for proposed road dedication removal

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker -
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

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

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 
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