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East Kootenay drought levels reduced, but still elevated

Weather R McCormack - July 4, 2025

Drought levels in the East Kootenay have dropped in recent weeks, but remain elevated, with levels two and three reported in the region.

Entire East Kootenay under drought level 4

Weather R McCormack - July 2, 2025

The entire East Kootenay region is under drought level four, bringing increased risks of wildfires and water scarcity.

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.

Angel Flight success keeps soaring

Business Josiah Spyker - January 22, 2025

Angel Flight East Kootenay had a busy year helping local residents get to medical appointments in Kelowna for free. President...

Winter storm warning issued for Elk Valley

Weather Josiah Spyker - December 17, 2024

Elk Valley residents will want to be prepared as heavy snow is expected to hit the region. Environment Canada says...

BC Transit to add more than 900 buses to its fleet

Transit R McCormack - December 9, 2024

BC Transit hopes to add over 900 new buses to its fleet over the next three to five years. Officials...

East Kootenay residents gain access to energy retrofit assistance

RDEK R McCormack - December 2, 2024

East Kootenay residents can take advantage of a free consultation service to help them make their homes more energy...

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...

Upper Columbia sees drop in drought conditions

News Josiah Spyker - August 23, 2024

Drought conditions in the Upper Columbia region have decreased to Level 1 thanks to some recent wet weather. The Upper...

Fire behaviour expected to increase as temperatures rise

News Josiah Spyker - July 30, 2024

The Incident Management Team assigned in the East Kootenay is anticipating some increased fire behaviour this week. BC Wildfire Service...

Life Saving Society of BC offers safe boating tips

Provincial Kate Brown - July 30, 2024

As we enter the peak of summer, Amanda Beavers, Program Coordinator with the Lifesaving Society BC, offers some boating...

Life Saving Society of BC urges water safety for National Drowning Prevention Week

National Kate Brown - July 24, 2024

It’s National Drowning Prevention Week, and the Lifesaving Society of BC is urging everyone to practise safe habits around...

East Kootenay Wildfire update Monday, July 22

News Josiah Spyker - July 22, 2024

Seven wildfires continue to burn out of control in the East Kootenay. Out of Control wildfires: Island Pond – N21295 Size...

Kootenay drought level stays at Level 1

Weather Josiah Spyker - July 11, 2024

Despite the ongoing heatwave, both the East and West Kootenay remain at drought Level 1. "We are seeing drought conditions...

Winter storm warnings issued across southern B.C. and Alberta

Road Report R McCormack - February 21, 2023

Heavy snowfall is sweeping across B.C.'s interior and into southern Alberta, with up to 40 centimetres predicted for the...

Federal and provincial funding to boost local infrastructure projects

Uncategorized R McCormack - August 8, 2022

Projects in Fernie, Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats will get a share of almost $30-million in federal and...

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