Aerial spraying set for next week
Conditions permitting, aerial sprays planned for later this month over the skies of Cranbrook. The target: an invasive, damaging caterpillar, which morphs into the spongy moth. Originally from Europe, acting provincial forest entomologist Tim Ebata telling us it's already established itself in Eastern Canada and the U....
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Man at centre of weapons incident arrested
An unnamed man involved in a firearms incident in the Jaffray area last week has been arrested. RCMP confirm that a 39-year-old man wanted in connection with a weapons complaint was taken into custody Friday. The individual, who lives in the area, faces firearms, assault, and driving-related charges. The incident occur...
May 14, 2024
Kimberley Council de-brief
Like its counterparts, the City of Kimberley is looking at its zoning bylaws closely ahead of an imposed June 30 deadline by the province. At the centre of discussion is an easing of development restrictions, paving the way to allow for more housing communities across BC. Mayor Don McCormick was asked if he sees the le...
May 14, 2024
Wild Horse River fire under control
The BC Wildfire Service is now classifying a wildfire that broke out late Thursday afternoon northeast of Cranbrook as 'under control.' The blaze, which has now been sized at 5.32 hectares was reported just before 6pm, burning between the Wardner-Fort Steele Road and Kootenay River. Named the Wild Horse River Fire, &qu...
May 11, 2024
Update: Highway 95A re-opened to traffic
12:30pm Update: RCMP say the highway has been re-opened and traffic is flowing in both directions. Original Traffic Alert: Cranbrook RCMP have notified us to say that Highway 95A between Cranbrook and Kimberley has been closed due to a motor vehicle incident. There are no details to provide at this time. It's suggest...
May 11, 2024