Low to very low fire danger in East Kootenay
While parts of BC's central interior are dealing with a breakout of wildfires, we here in the East Kootenay are in relatively good shape. Kim Wright, a wildfire information officer with the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, says we've been lucky with getting just enough rain and snow in recent weeks. With temperature...
2h ago
Prescribed burn Tuesday near Kimberley
The BC Wildfire Service has scheduled a prescribed burn for a section of trees, brush, and bush just outside of the Kimberley city limits, beginning today. The burn, about 20 hectares in size, will be about eight kilometres southwest of the town in an area near Highway 95A and St. Mary Lake Road. Smoke may shroud the a...
5h ago
?aq'am First Nation wildfire prepared
Following last year's large blaze, the head of the ?aq'am First Nation says his community has done what it can to prepare for the potential of wildfire. Chief Joe Pierre, Jr. says sometimes, though, there's not a lot of pre-preparation that can be done... Chief Pierre added his staff is in regular contact with both the...
7h ago
City lobbies Province on planning study
The City of Cranbrook is lobbying Victoria to act on its Highway 95A Integrated Planning Study. In a letter to Highways minister Rob Fleming and his housing counterpart, Ravi Kahlon, the City said the purpose of the study is to provide a clear path forward for much needed housing development and transportation safety i...
8h ago
Auxilliary Officer program returns to Cranbrook RCMP
After being off the grid for several years, RCMP in Cranbrook are looking to re-instate the popular Auxiliary Officer program back into the city. Staff Sergeant Barry Graham is thrilled to see its return, saying it gives RCMP a larger presence in the community... To find out more about the program, you can stop by the ...
8h ago