Tag: Regional

Kootenay drought levels continue to decrease

Environment Josiah Spyker - August 15, 2025

Kootenay drought levels remain low with all areas of the region at Level 2 or lower.

Pacific Coastal flights coming to YXC

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - August 7, 2025

A new non-stop service between Kelowna and Cranbrook's Canadian Rockies International Airport will be established later this year.

Get wildfire ready with water mapping

Wildfires Kate Brown - July 14, 2025

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, Kootenay communities are turning to water mapping as a proactive solution.

Interior Health offers tips to beat the heat

Health Care R McCormack - June 27, 2025

With temperatures expected to rise, Interior Health is sharing some tips to help you do your best to stay cool amid summer heat.

Monitoring data shows climate change impacting local watersheds

Environment R McCormack - June 25, 2025

Hot, dry summers are expected to continue throughout the Columbia Basin, and Living Lakes Canada (LLC) is urging improved water management tailored to local needs.

Toxic drugs kill four Kootenay residents in April

Addictions R McCormack - June 25, 2025

The latest preliminary BC Coroners Service report says four Kootenay residents died from drug poisoning in April.

Changes coming to KIJHL roster composition

KIJHL Josiah Spyker - June 25, 2025

Hockey Canada is expanding the Western Canadian Development Model pilot project which will see changes to the KIJHL.

Takin’ ‘er for a rip, eh? – upgrade grants going to Kootenay off-road vehicle trails

Non-Profit R McCormack - June 24, 2025

Outdoor enthusiasts across the Kootenays can soon take advantage of improved trail networks as four local organizations will get provincial grants for enhancement projects.

CBT not sorry for party rocking – supports Basin summer festivals

Columbia Basin Trust R McCormack - June 23, 2025

Grants from the CBT will go to 17 groups across the Columbia Basin to deliver meaningful, inclusive celebrations through summer.

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

Agriculture Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood.

BC Conservatives Leader tours the Kootenays

Politics Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

Wild weather didn’t dampen BC Opposition Leader John Rustad as he toured of the Kootenays this weekend.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

Health Care Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.

Local ’30 Under 30′ campaign taking nominations

Community R McCormack - June 17, 2025

JCI Kootenay are taking nominations for exceptional young people to recognize through their 30 Under 30 campaign

International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

Business Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

The International Selkirk Loop is calling for a swift and beneficial resolution to trade disputes with serious concern for local economies along the U.S-Canada border.

New key biodiversity areas identified in the Kootenays

Wildlife R McCormack - May 30, 2025

Three new key biodiversity areas (KBA) have been identified in the Kootenays thanks to the presence of rare, threatened...

Elk and Creston Valley opens drought monitoring season on level three

Wildfires R McCormack - May 29, 2025

Drought levels in the Elk and Creston Valley are at level three out of five as the B.C. government...

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