Tag: Fort Steele

East Kootenay soil field day aims to help farmers manage water and pasture

Agriculture My East Kootenay Now Staff - September 19, 2026

East Kootenay farmers will have an opportunity to learn how soil biology could help inform decisions around water use, pasture health and crop production during a field day near Fort Steele on Sept. 29.

Flood Warning now in effect for Kootenay River

Weather Layne Gallant - May 30, 2026

The flood watch for the Kootenay River has been upgraded to a flood warning by the BC River Forecast Centre.

Experience on the Horizon brings music and community together in the Kootenays

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff - May 24, 2026

The Symphony of the Kootenays is inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of music, storytelling and community connection at On the Horizon, an outdoor concert at Fort Steele Heritage Town.

Updated: Hunter undergoes surgery after grizzly attack

Wildlife Kate Brown - October 6, 2025

A Cranbrook man remains in Kelowna General Hospital after being mauled by a Grizzly bear last week in Fort Steele.

RDEK eager for future of Fort Steele ahead of soft opening

RDEK R McCormack - June 13, 2025

With new management in place and new opportunities on the horizon, the Regional District of East Kootenay is looking forward to seeing what is in store for Fort Steele Heritage Town.

New management takes over Fort Steele Heritage Town

Tourism R McCormack - April 1, 2025

The Cranbrook Archives, Museum, and Landmark Society (CAMAL) officially has the keys to Fort Steele Heritage Town ahead of...

Indigenous Nations to have more involvement in Fort Steele management

Indigenous R McCormack - January 31, 2025

With Fort Steele Heritage Town soon to be under new management, the Ktunaxa and Shuswap Nations will have more...

Fort Steele Heritage Town under new management

Community of Fort Steele R McCormack - January 29, 2025

The Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society (CAMAL) will take over the management of Fort Steele Heritage Town. Keith Powell,...

Out of control blaze being actioned near Fort Steele

Wildfires Josiah Spyker - May 10, 2024

BC Wildfire Service crews are on the scene of a grass fire between the Kootenay River and Wardner-Fort Steele...

Fort Steele train taken off the tracks for 2024

Transit R McCormack - April 12, 2024

Fort Steele's 1077 locomotive will not be on the tracks this year, with park management citing safety concerns. The iconic...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Vehicle Incident on Highway 93

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - November 4, 2021

Drive BC is reporting a vehicle incident between Campsall Road and Selkirk Avenue, approximately one kilometre south of Fort...

Illegal gold panning causing damage to Fisherville historic site

Uncategorized R McCormack - July 16, 2021

While there is gold to find in them thar hills, there are rules around panning for it. Spokesperson with the...

Grass fire knocks out power to 350 customers near Cranbrook

Uncategorized R McCormack - April 22, 2021

Downed power lines have caused a grass fire in the ʔaq’am community, which left about 350 customers without electricity...

Controlled burn planned Thursday at Fort Steele Heritage Town

Uncategorized Bradley Jones - March 4, 2021

People may see smoke rising from Fort Steele on Thursday, but there is no cause for concern. Dennis Juhasz with...

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