Trevor Crawley

RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts. Phil McLachlan photo.

RDEK board adopts budget as tax implications vary across the region

The Regional District of East Kootenay adopted the 2023-2027 financial plan during…

RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts. Phil McLachlan photo.
Cranbrook city hall. Trevor Crawley photo.

RDEK commits funding to Cranbrook homelessness initiative

City of Cranbrook looking to add new position to liaise with government, non-profit services

Cranbrook city hall. Trevor Crawley photo.
The Kragmont Community Society is reducing the risk of wildfire near Kragmont and Baynes Lake with support from the Trust. Photo courtesy Columbia Basin Trust.

Funding partnership provides $2.5M in wildfire mitigation for Kootenay communities

Communities in the Kootenay region are collectively receiving $2.5 million for wildfire…

The Kragmont Community Society is reducing the risk of wildfire near Kragmont and Baynes Lake with support from the Trust. Photo courtesy Columbia Basin Trust.
Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook.

SD5 receives $1.5 million for school facility upgrades, new buses

The province has granted $1.5 million to the Southeast Kootenay school district,…

Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook.
Pacific Coastal Airlines will be ending flight service between Cranbrook and Vancouver. (Pacific Coastal Airlines photo)

Pacific Coastal Airlines ending Cranbrook to Vancouver flight service

Pacific Coastal Airlines is ending regular flight service between Vancouver International Airport…

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be ending flight service between Cranbrook and Vancouver. (Pacific Coastal Airlines photo)
The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.

Teck appealing $16.5M fines levied for water quality violations at Elk Valley mines

Teck is appealing $16.5 million in fines that was announced a few…

The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo

Officials push for inclusion of radiation therapy in EKRH oncology redevelopment plans

The provincial government recently released a 10-year cancer strategy amid efforts by…

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo
Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.

Creston RCMP searching for man on warrant with 32 charges

Chad Meszarosi is wanted on a wide range of charges including aggravated assault, firearms offences and theft.

Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.
Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a truck that was stolen overnight in Cranbrook.

RCMP seeking public assistance in locating stolen truck in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a truck that…

Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a truck that was stolen overnight in Cranbrook.
RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Columbia Valley reeling after avalanche kills 3 and injures 4 backcountry skiers

Skiers were foreign, identities and nationalities aren’t being released until next-of-kin notified

RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts.

RDEK budget proposes 9.5 per cent tax increase

Five-year financial plan available for public review and feedback

RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts.
Numerous groups call for Federal review of Teck Castle coal mine. Submitted photo.

Teck announces plan to spin off coal mining operations to new company

Newly-formed Elk Valley Resources will take over coal mining operations in southeastern B.C.

Numerous groups call for Federal review of Teck Castle coal mine. Submitted photo.
B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie presents to senior citizens and local residents during a Town Hall at the Senior Centre in Cranbrook on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Trevor Crawley photo.

B.C. seniors advocate hears concerns on rising costs, access to family physicians in Cranbrook

Isobel Mackenzie toured through the East Kootenay this week to gather feedback on rural seniors issues

B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie presents to senior citizens and local residents during a Town Hall at the Senior Centre in Cranbrook on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Trevor Crawley photo.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo

Kootenay East Regional Hospital District approves 2023 budget

Board chair David Wilks continues to press Interior Health for radiation therapy services in Cranbrook

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo
Firefighters responded to a fuel spill on Saturday (Feb. 11) morning, as environment officials estimated approximately 12,000 litres were spilled while being loaded into an above ground tank. Photo courtesy RDEK.

Interior Health issues precautionary water advisory in Jaffray following fuel spill

Standing surface fuel has been removed, while a hydrology study is underway to assess impact to water table

Firefighters responded to a fuel spill on Saturday (Feb. 11) morning, as environment officials estimated approximately 12,000 litres were spilled while being loaded into an above ground tank. Photo courtesy RDEK.
Firefighters responded to a fuel spill on Saturday (Feb. 11) morning, as environment officials estimated approximately 12,000 litres were spilled while being loaded into an above ground tank. Photo courtesy RDEK.

Firefighters, environmental contractors respond to fuel spill in Jaffray

The B.C. environment ministry has taken over the investigation of an estimated…

Firefighters responded to a fuel spill on Saturday (Feb. 11) morning, as environment officials estimated approximately 12,000 litres were spilled while being loaded into an above ground tank. Photo courtesy RDEK.
An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,000 and banned from hunting for 10 years after pleading guilty to illegally killing a grizzly bear sow and cub. Photo courtesy BC Conservation Officers Service.

Elk Valley man who killed mother grizzly bear, cub gets $15K fine, 10-year hunting ban

An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,152 and banned from hunting…

An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,000 and banned from hunting for 10 years after pleading guilty to illegally killing a grizzly bear sow and cub. Photo courtesy BC Conservation Officers Service.
The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.

UPDATED: Teck Coal fined $16M for water quality permit violations in Elk Valley

B.C.’s environmental enforcement branch has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for…

The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.
Angel Flight East Kootenay marks 600th flight in operation, as new aircraft makes transportation much smoother according to the organization’s founder. Photo courtesy Angel Flight East Kootenay/Brent Bidston.

Angel Flight East Kootenay marks 600th flight

Organization ferried 11 patients to and from Kelowna in a single day at the end of January

Angel Flight East Kootenay marks 600th flight in operation, as new aircraft makes transportation much smoother according to the organization’s founder. Photo courtesy Angel Flight East Kootenay/Brent Bidston.
View of the Columbia River shoreline in Trail. Photo: Jessee Regnier

Latest Columbia River Treaty modernization talks conclude

Negotiations were held in Vancouver this week, next round headed to Washington DC

View of the Columbia River shoreline in Trail. Photo: Jessee Regnier
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