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Update: power restored to most East Kootenay BC Hydro customers

Weather R McCormack - July 2, 2025

A storm sweeping across the East Kootenay on Wednesday afternoon has knocked out power to over 2,600 BC Hydro customers in the region, mostly in areas surrounding Cranbrook.

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.

Gerriann Donahue named RDEK Electoral Area F Volunteer of the Year

RDEK Josiah Spyker - June 6, 2025

Gerriann Donahue was honoured as the RDEK Electoral Area F volunteer of the Year for years of service in the Columbia Valley.

Columbia Valley SAR awarded Rocky Talkie grant

Search and Rescue R McCormack - May 23, 2025

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) team will use a $5,000 grant from Rocky Talkie to improve its...

Wildsight says recreationists play a role in water conservation

Environment R McCormack - April 8, 2025

With many people counting down the days to boating and beach season, Wildsight says you can enjoy local waterways...

Suspect arrested for forging prescriptions

RCMP Josiah Spyker - April 1, 2025

Columbia Valley RCMP has arrested a suspect for sending forged prescriptions to local pharmacies. Police got a call on Mar....

Truck rollover closes Highway 95 and cuts power

Emergency My East Kootenay Now Staff - February 19, 2025

Highway 95 remains closed and power to parts of the Columbia Valley has been knocked out after a logging...

Mainroad expecting busy days to come with snowfall predictions

Transit R McCormack - January 30, 2025

Mainroad East Kootenay is expecting a busy schedule in the days ahead, particularly in the Elk Valley, with region-wide...

Kootenay organizations included in federal PacifiCan grants

Non-Profit R McCormack - January 24, 2025

The federal Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) is providing grant funding to organizations and businesses in the...

Rash of thefts prompts lockup reminder

RCMP Josiah Spyker - January 17, 2025

Police say the Columbia Valley was hit with a string of thefts from vehicles on Jan. 10, resulting in...

Living wage rises in the Kootenays but remains among BC’s lowest

Business Storrm Lennie - November 20, 2024

Living wages in Kootenay communities spiked in 2024, but they’re still lower than in many other communities in the...

Severe storm could hit East Kootenay Wednesday

Weather Josiah Spyker - September 24, 2024

East Kootenay residents may want to batten down the hatches as a thunderstorm with heavy wind gusts is expected...

RDEK grateful for public’s help in filling damage reports

News Josiah Spyker - September 6, 2024

The Regional District of East Kootenay said the damage reports filled out by residents impacted by the Aug. 23...

Charity group arriving in Columbia Valley to assists in storm clean up

News Josiah Spyker - September 4, 2024

Christian Aid Ministries will be coming to the Columbia Valley this week to help residents clean up debris from...

Columbia Valley RCMP sees uptick in off-road vehicles on streets

News Josiah Spyker - September 4, 2024

The Columbia Valley RCMP said they've seen an increased number of people riding unlicensed or uninsured vehicles on local...

Submissions closed for storm damage reports

News Josiah Spyker - September 3, 2024

The RDEK will now wait to see if the severe storm that hit the Columbia Valley is eligible for...

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