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Cranbrook council mulling gymnastic proposal

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - June 25, 2025

Cranbrook City council will be weighing a proposal from Key City Gymnastics that could see a multi-sport facility at Moir Park.

Cranbrook RCMP seeking missing woman

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 25, 2025

Cranbrook RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for missing woman, Jennifer Bjerknes, who was last seen on Monday.

One dead after two-vehicle collision on Highway 3

East Kootenay News 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.

BC Conservatives Leader tours the Kootenays

Kootenay News Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

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

Predicted heavy rain across East Kootenay prompts flood watch

Emergency R McCormack - June 19, 2025

The BC River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch for the East Kootenay as potential heavy, prolonged rain is in the forecast through the weekend.

Fire sparked northwest of Fernie

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 18, 2025

Wildfires spark in the East Kootenay.

Major work to begin on Kimberley’s iconic Cominco Gardens

City of Kimberley R McCormack - June 18, 2025

Phase two of the long-anticipated Cominco Gardens Rejuvenation Project will get underway this week, closing the park to the public until September.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

Kootenay News 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.

Eby urges police investigation into B.C. Conservative blackmail allegations

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 17, 2025

Premier David Eby said allegations in a leaked memo that former B.C. Conservative MLAs blackmailed party staff and members are “serious” and must be investigated.

Cranbrook RCMP discusses annual performance plan with city council

City of Cranbrook R McCormack - June 16, 2025

Cranbrook City Council met with members of the local RCMP detachment to discuss policing goals and priorities for 2025 and 2026.

Lightning sparks wildfire south of Grasmere

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 16, 2025

A 2.1-hectare wildfire in the Tobacco Plains area south of Grasmere continues to burn out of control.

School district explores options for Amy Woodland Elementary

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 13, 2025

SD5 is exploring options for the future of Amy Woodland Elementary School, including a complete rebuild, partial rebuild or moving students to other schools.

Special Air Quality Statement issued for Elk Valley

East Kootenay News 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.