Thirteen cats and kittens rescued from a Creston property last month are getting a new lease on life at the East Kootenay SPCA in Cranbrook.
COVID-19 cases rising in Okanagan, Kootenays as provincial vaccination efforts continue
The Ktunaxa Nation has acquired a property near Canal Flats on the eastern shore of Columbia Lake that contains important archaeological values.
The evacuation order for 41 properties near Lazy Lake has been downgraded to an evacuation alert
There are two positive staff cases and one positive resident case
Three new directors will grace the Studio/Stage Door this coming season
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.
With federal party leaders doing campaign-style tours, an election may be on the horizon
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.
Continued high call volumes and lengthy wait times on police non-emergency lines
Several projects based in the East Kootenay region to benefit
Live music continues in Cranbrook at Rotary Park on August 7.
Small excursion held by BC Wildfire Service as Bill Nye Mountain fire activity picked up
A smoky skies bulletin remains in effect for the East Kootenay Region
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.
Heading into the long weekend, local residents and travellers are encouraged to stay aware and be prepared in case of emergencies that arise out of the province's wildfire situation.
Golden Life Management, Interior Health and Ministry of Health all issue statements
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 has been experiencing B.C.'s highest daily COVID-19 case counts, even as numbers fall in other health authorities.
Cranbrook city council approved first reading of a planning amendment for a proposed six storey apartment building on an empty piece of land near the Save-On-Foods shopping complex.
