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.
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 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.