Tag: Canal Flats

Canal Flats mayoral candidate Mark Doherty prioritizes infrastructure and economic growth

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown - October 12, 2026

Canal Flats mayoral candidate Mark Doherty is seeking another four years in office, promising to focus on aging infrastructure, economic development and the village's long-term future.

Local election forums coming up in the RDEK

2026 Municipal Election Layne Gallant - September 28, 2026

A number of local election forums are coming up this week and next.

Prescribed burn near Canal Flats could bring smoke to community

Wildfires My East Kootenay Now Staff - September 17, 2026

Canal Flats residents and drivers along Highway 93/95 could see and smell smoke as an ecosystem restoration burn gets underway south of the community.

Village of Canal Flats adopts new Good Neighbour Bylaw

Village of Canal Flats Layne Gallant - July 29, 2026

Canal Flats has adopted a new Good Neighbour Bylaw to help ensure standards that keep the community clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone are met.

September brings new transit pilot program for the Columbia Valley

Transit Layne Gallant - July 8, 2026

A new Transit Pilot Program will launch this September to help improve public transportation in the Columbia Valley.

Canal Flats holding open house to unveil 2026-2030 Financial Plan

Village of Canal Flats Layne Gallant - March 26, 2026

The Village of Canal Flats is inviting residents to join the council as they unveil their 2026-2030 Financial Plan.

Mobile home destroyed in Canal Flats fire

Fire Josiah Spyker - February 9, 2026

Canal Flats Fire Rescue snuffed out an early morning structure fire on Saturday.

Public comments wanted regarding Kootenay West Mine

Environment Josiah Spyker - November 21, 2025

The province's Environmental Assessments Office is wanting to hear resident's thoughts on a proposed change to the Kootenay West Mine project near Canal Flats.

Lest We Forget, Eighty years of remembering

Community Layne Gallant - November 9, 2025

This Remembrance Day will mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War. It is a time to pay respects to the fallen soldiers who gave their lives in service to the country.

Road work underway in Canal Flats

Village of Canal Flats Josiah Spyker - October 20, 2025

Paving work is going on in Canal Flats for the completion of Phase 1 of the Shore to Shore Pathway.

Fire near Canal Flats under control

Wildfires Josiah Spyker - September 4, 2025

A fire sparked on Tuesday near Canal Flats is now considered under control.

Fire near Grasmere under control

Wildfires Josiah Spyker - September 2, 2025

The wildfire northwest of Grasmere is now considered under control.

Tree fort fire snuffed out

Fire Josiah Spyker - July 17, 2025

Canal Flats Fire Rescue put out a tree fort fire earlier this week before it could spread towards the community.

Trailer fire snuffed out in Canal Flats

Fire Josiah Spyker - July 10, 2025

Canal Flats firefighters extinguished a late night trailer fire at the Canal Flats transfer Station.

To chlorinate or not to chlorinate in Canal Flats

Village of Canal Flats Josiah Spyker - February 14, 2025

A Canal Flats committee is looking at possible disinfectant solutions after changes to Interior Health's contamination threshold. Canal Flats Mayor...

Kootenay communities given climate adaptation grants

Community R McCormack - January 31, 2025

Five communities in the Kootenays will receive grants for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation projects. "B.C. is on the front...

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