Proponents say a weir across the Koocanusa reservoir would ensure more consistent water levels
An intersection near Gyro Park and 7th Avenue South was closed to traffic Wednesday afternoon
An evacuation order has been rescinded for 46 properties in a small mobile home community near Elko that was threatened by wildfire on Thursday afternoon.
This is the second thunderstorm watch alert in this region this week
The competition runs until August 3rd, with over 1,000 prizes to be won
Vahana Nature Rehabilitation will be returning to Idlewild Park on Monday, July 12, to help continue to manage invasive plants
BC Liberal Leadership contender Kevin Falcon was in Kootenay East this week
Wildfire season has arrived in B.C.
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,ooo tonnes in sales due to broken rail links
These are, we might say, febrile times. This summer so far has been intense, in a unique way, and no doubt we will look on it as historic.
The COVID-19 immunization clinic is being moved from the Cranbrook Curling Centre to Parkland Middle School for the immediate future.
Five accidental drug poisonings linked to cocaine
"To have a fire of any size is not only illegal, but reckless and selfish": Baynes Lake Fire Chief
With low water levels in the region, RDEK is suggesting voluntary water conservation measures
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms: Environment Canada
Wildfire activity is picking up in the Southeast Fire Centre as the region saw approximately 40 fire starts and over 1,000 lightning strikes over the last 24 hours.
A wildfire burning west of Kimberley in the Bootleg area is now under control, following response from the BC Wildfire Service over the last 24 hours.
Resources from the Southeast Fire Centre are responding to a wildfire that flared up 10 kilometres west of Kimberley on Friday afternoon.
Astonished Hugs to Crystal Glass facility. Brought in two older style sash windows needing replacement panes. Informed it could be 7-10 business days to complete repairs, due to heavy demand. Two days later, they were ready for pick up! Well done indeed, for the much speedier than expected service. HUGS, also, to the two friendly young receptionists. Highly recommend this local business.
