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Power outages prompt Columbia Valley residents to conserve water

Emergency Services Kate Brown -
Thousands of BC Hydro customers from Skookumchuck north to Golden remained without power Sunday after severe weather disrupted electricity service across the region.

BC invests $4.25 million in farmers’ market nutrition program

Community Layne Gallant -
The B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program will receive a $4.25 million investment from the B.C. Government, helping more low-income families, seniors and pregnant people access healthy, locally grown food.

Southern Interior resurfacing program includes major Highway 3 work in Kootenays

Transit My East Kootenay Now Staff -
More than 28 kilometres of Highway 3 through the Kootenay region will be repaved in 2026 as part of a southern Interior road resurfacing program valued at more than $136 million.

Golden gains as Durston brings design and prototyping in-house

Business Kate Brown -
Durston is expanding in Golden, bringing prototyping in-house and creating new opportunities for local innovation and talent in the outdoor gear industry.

Breakaway junior hockey league to reshape Kootenay teams

Hockey My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Several junior hockey teams in southeastern B.C. are breaking away from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League to form a new independent circuit starting in the 2026-27 season.

Dynamiters sweep Rockies, Ghostriders take 3-1 series lead over Rockets

BCHC Kate Brown -
The Kimberley Dynamiters advanced to the second round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs with a 6-0 win over the Columbia Valley Rockies to complete a four-game series sweep.

Dynamiters move to brink of division final, Rockets rally past Ghostriders

BCHC Kate Brown -
The Kimberley Dynamiters moved within one win of the Eddie Mountain Division final with a 4-1 victory over the Columbia Valley Rockies, while the Golden Rockets rallied for a 5-3 win over the Fernie Ghostriders in KIJHL playoff action.

Groundwater monitoring lacking in Columbia Basin aquifers, report finds

Environment Layne Gallant -
A new scientific groundwater assessment by Living Lakes Canada has found that most high-risk aquifers in the Columbia Basin are not being monitored, creating significant gaps in long-term water security planning.

Power outages impact hundreds in East Kootenay

Energy & Utilities Layne Gallant -
BC Hydro has reported multiple power outages throughout Cranbrook, Kimberley and Golden, with crews either on site or soon to be on the way.

Highway 1 closed near Golden due to crash and avalanche control

Road Report Layne Gallant -
Highway 1 is closed in both directions near Golden following a multi-vehicle crash and ongoing avalanche control.

Wildsight brings ‘Trouble in the Headwaters’ film tour to East Kootenay

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff -
What do clearcut logging, climate change and catastrophic flooding have in common? Wildsight is inviting British Columbians to find out during a new documentary film tour stopping in three local communities this November.

Columbia Valley and Golden see highest living wages in southeast B.C.: report

Community Layne Gallant -
The cost of living in Columbia Valley and Golden has pushed local living wages far above British Columbia’s minimum wage, according to a new report

2nd annual Golden Gala returning in November

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The Golden Hospital Gala is returning for a second year.

Funds supporting Kicking Horse Canyon habitat project

Wildlife Josiah Spyker -
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has awarded $95,000 for a habitat enhancement project near Golden. 

High streamflow advisory issued for parts of Columbia Valley

Weather Josiah Spyker -
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory to the Upper Columbia region due to forecasted rain. 

Fernie and Golden get safety funds

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker -
Both Golden and Fernie are receiving provincial money for safety improvements. Golden will get $13,500 to purchase a trailer mounted...
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