Trevor Crawley

Campfire ban lifted in parts of the Kootenays, remain prohibited in Boundary region

Campfire ban remains in place in the Boundary region as rain, seasonal conditions tamp down fire danger ratings

Cranbrook cyclist Tristen Chernove captures silver medal at Tokyo Games

Cranbrook athlete Tristen Chernove won a silver medal in the C1 Individual Pursuit track cycling event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games overnight Wednesday.

Cranbrook pickleballers capture national gold medals

The Cranbrook Pickleball Club now boasts some national champions.

Kootenay-Columbia all-candidate forum set for Sept. 9

Cranbroook, Kimberley chambers of commerce partnering with JCI Kootenay for candidate debate

Local advocates to mark International Overdose Awareness Day in Cranbrook

A local group of advocates are marking International Overdose Awareness Day this week.

UPDATE: Cranbrook RCMP find stolen truck, two suspects remain missing

Two suspects allegedly involved in bottle thefts remain on the lam after crashing a stolen truck in the Mount Royal neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon.

Area restriction rescinded around Tanglefoot Creek wildfire

An area restriction has been rescinded for a wildfire burning in the Tanglefoot Creek area near Fisher Peak due to reduced fire activity and downturn in weather conditions.

Many questions remain over B.C. proof of vaccination plan: MLA

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka raises concerns over enforcement and penalties for proof of vaccination

OPINION: Majority government unlikely as 44th federal election gets underway

None of Canada's federal parties are within striking distance of a majority government

East Kootenay hospital board vents frustration with provincial capital funding processes

Local hospital board directors vented frustration with provincial officials over capital funding planning processes, as a local funding commitment had yet to be approved when an Urgent and Primary Care Centre was announced earlier this week in Cranbrook.

Health minister urges vaccination as COVID-19 cases rise in B.C. Interior

COVID-19 cases rising in Okanagan, Kootenays as provincial vaccination efforts continue

Ktunaxa Nation Council acquires property near Columbia Lake to protect archaeological site

The Ktunaxa Nation has acquired a property near Canal Flats on the eastern shore of Columbia Lake that contains important archaeological values.

Mainroad responds to ‘candid feedback’ on Lumberton Road

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting says it has taken action to address 'candid feedback' on Lumberton Road conditions, as the company is responsible for maintaining a 14-kilometre section of road.

Suspense building for potential federal election

With federal party leaders doing campaign-style tours, an election may be on the horizon

Urgent and Primary Care Centre to increase access to health care in Cranbrook

Cranbrook and area residents will soon have increased access to health care services with a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre set to open at the Baker St. mall in the coming months.

Bill Nye Mountain wildfire grows over the weekend

Small excursion held by BC Wildfire Service as Bill Nye Mountain fire activity picked up

Interior Health leads recent provincial COVID-19 case counts

COVID-19 case counts are rising in the Interior, while falling in other jurisdictions

UPDATED: Fire activity picks up at Bill Nye Mountain wildfire on Sunday

A small fire excursion that crossed the Lazy Lake Road on Sunday (Aug 1) is now classified as being held, following successful fire suppression efforts from BC Wildfire Service personnel and heavy equipment.

Evacuation order issued for 41 properties in Lazy Lake are due to wildfire

An evacuation order was issued for 41 properties in the Lazy Lake area east of Wasa due to increased fire behaviour from the Bill Nye Mountain Wildfire Tuesday evening.

Interior Health leads recent provincial COVID-19 case counts

Interior Health has been experiencing B.C.'s highest daily COVID-19 case counts, even as numbers fall in other health authorities.