MLA Shypitka weighs in on 30 month anniversary of Elkford ER closure
The MLA for Kootenay East is marking a grim milestone for East Kootenay health care. Tom Shypitka says Friday, March 29, marks the 30 month anniversary of a temporary closure of the emergency department in Elkford. Shypitka is questioning how long "temporary" is in this instance and if the word is offering fa...
Mar 27, 2024
Ghostriders up 2-0 in Kootenay Conference Finals
The Fernie Ghostriders are off to a great start in their third round KIJHL playoff series versus the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Fernie leads the third round playoff series 2-0 after taking wins in games one and two in Fruitvale Friday and Saturday. Friday's game ended in a 3-2 win for Fernie, Saturday was a 6-4 final. Th...
Mar 25, 2024
City of Cranbrook secures federal & provincial funds for reservoir upgrades
Federal and provincial funds will help the City of Cranbrook move ahead with upgrades to its Phillips Reservoir. The City says it has been awarded $9.5-million through the Canadian and BC governments to add a UV Disinfection facility at the reservoir. The new facility will use an Ultraviolet disinfection and liquid chl...
Mar 22, 2024
Prescribed burn planned at Kikomun Creek Provincial Park next week
BC Wildfire Service crews are planning a prescribed burn at Kikomun Creek Provincial Park next week. The Southeast Fire Centre says it could begin March 27 if conditions allow. The project entails eight spot sized research-specific prescribed burns, smoke may be visible from Baynes Lake, Jaffray, Lake Koocanusa as well...
Mar 21, 2024
Province providing funds for RDEK through new BC Flood Strategy
The BC government is introducing its new flood strategy which aims to build flood preparedness throughout the province. The program entails a $39-million investment to support fifty risk reduction and climate action projects, this includes support for a few local projects. The Regional District of East Kootenay gets $2...
Mar 21, 2024