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Fernie council sticks with planned fire hall site

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - August 20, 2025

Fernie city council has decided to not relocate the site of the new fire hall to a property at 902 2nd Avenue.

Kimberley wastewater treatment plant moving forward

City of Kimberley Josiah Spyker - August 19, 2025

Kimberley is moving ahead with a new wastewater treatment plant with site preparation expected to begin this fall.

Cranbrook’s homeless shelter finally opening

Housing Josiah Spyker - August 14, 2025

Community Connections Society executive director Nancy Reid says the name recognizes what they are trying to accomplish.

Funds supporting Kicking Horse Canyon habitat project

Wildlife Josiah Spyker - August 8, 2025

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

Police wrap up presence in Innes Avenue

RCMP Josiah Spyker - August 6, 2025

Cranbrook residents may have noticed an increased police presence in the Innes Avenue area on Tuesday.

Police searching for stolen golf cart and utility vehicle

Crime My East Kootenay Now Staff - August 4, 2025

Have you seen this stolen Yamaha Utility Vehicle & Golf Cart?

Elk Valley under severe thunderstorm warning

Weather Kate Brown - July 30, 2025

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Elk Valley.

Whirling disease prompts closures in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks

Environment Josiah Spyker - July 28, 2025

Watercrafts and angling are prohibited in all Yoho and Kootenay National Park waterbodies to reduce the spread of whirling disease.

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 28, 2025

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Update: Missing Albertans found

Missing Person Josiah Spyker - July 25, 2025

Police in Kimberley are asking residents in the East Kootenay to keep an eye out for 19-year-old Sloan Buckley and 21-year-old Isaac Roger-Hill.

Tool theft caught on video

Crime Kate Brown - July 25, 2025

Cranbrook RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for the theft of over $4,000.00 worth of Milwaukee tools.

No timeline for rescue of three trapped workers at northwest B.C. mine

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 24, 2025

It’s unclear how long the rescue operation will take for three workers who have been trapped underground at a northwest B.C. mine since Tuesday morning.