Wildlife community pushes for more funding
A series of town hall meetings by the BC Wildlife Federation began over the weekend across BC. At issue, for the BCWF, is the provincial government's handling of dwindling numbers in fish and game and a lack of funding for conservation and habitat programs. At a meeting Saturday in Cranbrook, the board's East Kootenay ...
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Tentative deal reached between WestJet and mechanics
Some good news if you're flying in and out of the East Kootenay. WestJet struck a tentative deal with its mechanics late Sunday night, averting a potential lockout. On Saturday, the company said it would impose the lockout if an agreement wasn't reached by Noon Tuesday. The two sides have been negotiating since last Se...
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Snow forecast for Kootenay Pass
Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement for Highway 3 for the Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass Sunday morning. It's forecasting the potential for flurries and possible accumulations of snow beginning Sunday night and into Monday. A Pacific frontal system will bring in the moisture, but it should be out of ...
May 05, 2024
Doc recruitment, retention brings challenges
Trying to find a family doctor has been a long-standing challenge here in the East Kootenay, but it has been getting gradually better since the pandemic. One group that focuses on recruiting and retaining health care professionals, like doctors, is the East Kootenay Division of Family Practice. Executive Director Megan...
May 03, 2024
Shypitka re-introduces Private Members' bill
East Kootenay MLA Tom Shypitka is hoping that a private members bill re-introduced in the legislature Thursday will gain some traction this time and finally make it to the floor for debate before the summer break and upcoming provincial election. Standing in the provincial legislature Thursday, Tom Shypitka said the fr...
May 03, 2024
Head of Columbia Basin Trust lauds IMDP
The head of the Columbia Basin Trust sees, first-hand, the value of a $900,000 contribution from BC Hydro this week towards the province's IMDP or Invasive Mussel Defence Program. Johnny Strilaeff is the trust's president and CEO... The Columbia Basin Trust sets aside $250,000 each year towards the program. Other inclu...
May 02, 2024
Kimberley jumps to Stage 2 water restrictions
The City of Kimberley has decided to begin its outdoor watering restrictions with a Stage 2 designation instead of a Stage 1, which would normally be the case. The new rules take effect immediately. In a release this morning, the City says it's a proactive measure to manage water resources. It cites reduced snowpack le...
May 02, 2024
Students learn about business, marketing
A group of students from Gordon Terrace Elementary in Cranbrook are learning all about business. Parker Richardson is one of those students... The young entrepreneurs are holding a business fair today to sell their products. The sale will be in the school gym from 1 until 2:30. All the proceeds will go to a Gordon Terr...
May 02, 2024
Typical Spring weather says meteorologist
To say our weather in the last week has been strange is probably an understatement. We've not only had hail, rain, and snow, but even thundersnow, at times, in some parts of the East Kootenay. Meteorologist Brian Proctor with Environment Canada explains why that is... We did see a normal amount of precipitation for Apr...
May 02, 2024
Elk Valley RCMP notified of 'aggressive' salespeople
RCMP in the Elk Valley have a warning for residents in Fernie. The detachment is receiving reports of aggressive door-to-door salespeople in the community in the last few days. Authorities recommend, especially if you're alone, to never open your door to strangers, even if they try to show you their credentials. They a...
May 02, 2024