Tag: B.C. Government

Fairmont Airport gets almost $50k for weather monitoring upgrades

Community of Fairmont Hot Springs R McCormack - June 26, 2025

The Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is getting a $48,688 grant from the B.C. government to upgrade its weather monitoring system.

Takin’ ‘er for a rip, eh? – upgrade grants going to Kootenay off-road vehicle trails

Non-Profit R McCormack - June 24, 2025

Outdoor enthusiasts across the Kootenays can soon take advantage of improved trail networks as four local organizations will get provincial grants for enhancement projects.

Elk Valley under highest drought level in B.C.

Weather R McCormack - June 20, 2025

The East Kootenay is starting off summer with elevated drought conditions, with level five reported in the Elk Valley while the rest of the region is at level three.

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.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA calls passing of Bills 14 and 15 ‘authoritarian’

Politics R McCormack - June 2, 2025

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis says he is disappointed by the B.C. government's passing of Bills 14 and 15,...

Elkford opens long-anticipated seniors housing complex

M.D. of Elkford R McCormack - May 27, 2025

Elkford's long-awaited affordable seniors housing complex has opened its doors with 25 new rental units aimed at residents who...

Province mails rural property tax notices to RDEK residents

RDEK R McCormack - May 26, 2025

Residents in rural areas within the East Kootenay should soon receive their 2025 property tax notices in the mail...

Wildsight joins opposition to provincial Bills 14 and 15

Politics R McCormack - May 26, 2025

Wildsight is adding its voice to the opposition to the B.C. government's proposed Bill 14, the Renewable Energy Projects...

Cranbrook possible location for democratic and electoral reform meeting

Politics R McCormack - May 21, 2025

The Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform may make a stop in Cranbrook as they seek input from...

Local MLA says controversial Bills 14 & 15 seeing widespread opposition

Politics R McCormack - May 16, 2025

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis says he and his party are opposed to the B.C. Government's proposed Bill 15,...

Cranbrook property tax notices in the mail

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - May 14, 2025

The City of Cranbrook has issued 2025 property tax notices for all residents and businesses. Notices are in the mail...

Fernie and Golden get safety funds

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - May 8, 2025

Both Golden and Fernie are receiving provincial money for safety improvements. Golden will get $13,500 to purchase a trailer mounted...

RDEK says B.C.’s new STR registry will not impact local rules

RDEK R McCormack - April 30, 2025

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) says its rules and regulations will not be significantly impacted by the...

Nine Kootenay-based projects get forest management funding

Wildfires R McCormack - April 25, 2025

Nine projects across the Kootenays will get a share of about $1.9 million from the provincial government for wildfire...

Playtime in the Kootenays

SD5 R McCormack - April 22, 2025

School districts across the Kootenays will get a cut of provincial funding to build new accessible school playgrounds. B.C. officials...

Show your mussels – boat inspection stations open across B.C.

Environment R McCormack - April 14, 2025

The mussels from Brussels may be a welcome sight on the silver screen but not in B.C.'s waterways, as...

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