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Fernie mayoral candidate Kyle Hamilton focuses on infrastructure, housing and economic growth

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Fernie mayoral candidate Kyle Hamilton is campaigning on infrastructure improvements, housing availability and economic development as voters prepare to head to the polls this Saturday.

Food security charter public hearing moved to after municipal election

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker -
A public hearing for a Cranbrook OCP update regarding the creation of a Community food charter has been rescheduled to Nov. 23. 

Firefighters contain basement fire near Windermere

Fire Kate Brown -
Firefighters from Windermere and Invermere have contained a residential fire in the North Subdivision area, north of the Crossroads.

Canal Flats mayoral candidate Mark Doherty prioritizes infrastructure and economic growth

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Canal Flats mayoral candidate Mark Doherty is seeking another four years in office, promising to focus on aging infrastructure, economic development and the village's long-term future.

Experience and fiscal responsibility drive Sandra Roberts’ bid for Kimberley mayor

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Kimberley mayoral candidate Sandra Roberts is campaigning on her 12 years of council experience, fiscal responsibility and strengthening the city's commercial sector.

Experience and community well-being at heart of Amy Cardozo’s Sparwood mayoral campaign

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Sparwood acting mayor Amy Cardozo is hoping to turn her experience on council into a full term as mayor, with community well-being, recreation and government transparency among her priorities.

Sparwood mayoral candidate Hadden Kelloway promises to reconnect community

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Sparwood mayoral candidate Hadden Kelloway is campaigning on a promise to rebuild connections between local government and the community, with a focus on seniors, youth and community organizations.

End of the line for Cranbrooks rail car troubles

City of Cranbrook Layne Gallant -
A long-term blight in Cranbrook has officially been shipped off.

Winter season is arriving with snow in the Elk Valley this weekend

Road Report Layne Gallant -
Fall and Summer driving is officially coming to an end with snow expected this weekend.

Blissett puts health care, affordability at centre of Kootenay-Rockies campaign

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
BC NDP candidate Norma Blissett is pointing to her municipal government experience as she campaigns to represent Kootenay-Rockies in the Oct. 24 provincial election.

Elkford mayoral candidate Lindsey Armitage campaigns on communication and transparency

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Elkford mayoral candidate Lindsey Armitage said improving communication between the district and residents would be a key priority if she is elected on Oct. 17.

Cranbrook firefighters snuff out early morning restaurant fire

Fire Layne Gallant -
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services responded to a fire in a restaurant early Wednesday morning. 

Experience matters: Mike Gray seeks second term as Radium Hot Springs mayor

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Radium Hot Springs Mayor Mike Gray is seeking a second term, pointing to experience, housing and community planning as priorities ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election.

Yet another delay in reopening the Elkford Aquatic Centre

M.D. of Elkford Layne Gallant -
There has been a delay in the reopening of the Elkford Aquatic Centre. 

McInnis seeks another term in Columbia River-Revelstoke

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
Scott McInnis is asking Columbia River-Revelstoke voters for another term in the B.C. legislature, saying rural health care, transportation and backcountry access will remain among his priorities if re-elected.

Miller acclaimed for third term as Invermere mayor

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Al Miller will serve a third term as mayor of Invermere after being acclaimed ahead of the Oct. 17 local government election.
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