Tag: Elk Valley

Elk Valley RCMP recovers stolen vehicles

Crime Josiah Spyker - July 9, 2025

The Elk Valley RCMP has recovered two stolen vehicles after executing a search warrant in Sparwood.

Elk Valley RCMP investigating daycare damage

Crime Josiah Spyker - July 8, 2025

The Elk Valley RCMP is looking for the driver responsible for causing damage to the Curious Cubs Daycare.

Thieves on the prowl in the Elk Valley

Crime Kate Brown - July 5, 2025

RCMP are warning residents to lock it up or lose it with thieves targeting the Elk Valley area.

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.

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.

Elk River raft race raises over $2,500 for youth Discovery Camps

Non-Profit R McCormack - July 2, 2025

The 29th annual Elk River raft race brought in $2,680 for the Elk River Alliance's (ERA) youth camps.

Two arrested in relation to Elk Valley break and enter

Crime Josiah Spyker - July 2, 2025

The Elk Valley RCMP has arrested two men from Alberta following a break and enter investigation.

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.

One dead after two-vehicle collision on Highway 3

RCMP Josiah Spyker - June 23, 2025

A two-vehicle collision at Kubinec Road along Highway 3 has left a man dead and a woman seriously injured.

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.

Three Cranbrook residents arrested for bike thefts

Crime Josiah Spyker - June 12, 2025

The Elk Valley RCMP arrested three Cranbrook residents for stealing bikes in Fernie.

Special Air Quality Statement issued for Elk Valley

Environment Kate Brown - June 11, 2025

A special Air Quality Statement has been issued for the Elk Valley as Environment Canada anticipates the area to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.

Two arrested in Elk Valley drug bust

RCMP Josiah Spyker - June 10, 2025

Two individuals were arrested by the Elk Valley RCMP following an investigation at a suspected drug dealer’s residence in the 200 block of Pine Avenue in Sparwood on June 6.