The Racehorse Pass trail had been considered for decommissioning to reduce habitat fragmentation
A swimming advisory remains in place for the lake in Fernie
Joy Attalla won nationals in what was her third ever race with a bike she borrowed
Artificial islands will provide wildlife habitat and natural filtration for the water.
Profits from coal are up to $233 million for Q2 this year, compared to $58 million last year
Kate Moran is the creator of the Guacamole Series on display for the next month.
The company has announced it is reducing lumber production by 115 million board feet due to supply chain disruptions
The emergency department at the Elkford Health Centre is closed July 19 to 23 due to limited staffing availability.
Sparwood Fire Department members will soon be canvassing the community and promoting the B.C. FireSmart program
The Fernie Golf Club hosted two different tournaments recently.
Municipalities are mandated to report on pay to elected officials and employees by the provincial government
Councillors decided to give the park another 30 days of life on the proviso more was added to make it appealing
The Fernie Fox Hotel sign is way bigger than permitted
By Brad Parsell, executive director of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce
BC Liberal Leadership contender Kevin Falcon was in Kootenay East this week
A generous donation allowed for the purchase of dozens of new air-conditioners in response to the heatwave
The society had been loaned microfilm that covers the first 50 years of The Free Press's historical print run
The company forecasts a drop of 300-500,000 tonnes in sales due to broken rail links
10 acres of forest on the west side of the river are now locked up in a park
Justin Hanlon has been aboard the HMCS Calgary in the Middle East
