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Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

The cultural burn will take place with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service

May 1, 2024 10:52 AM Read more >

May 5 to 11 is emergency preparedness week

RDEK is asking residents to register for the the Regional Evacuation Notification System

May 1, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

‘We are shocked and angered, and will not be backing down’ — FNLC

Apr 30, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Accessible apartment building coming to downtown Elkford

Apartment building for seniors and people with disabilities to be located at 214 Alpine Way

Apr 30, 2024 4:04 PM Read more >

Fernie Chamber of Commerce announces new board members, plans for housing at AGM

Chamber elected three new board members, plans to develop more affordable housing

Apr 30, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Wapiti Music Festival releases 2024 line-up

Headlining acts include K’naan, Dear Rouge and Rare Americans

Apr 29, 2024 4:36 PM Read more >

Affordable housing project slated for Elkford

Apartment building at 421 Boivin Rd. will house middle class couples and families

Apr 29, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Kootenay Ferry reopens after dock damage

The ferry is closed in both directions

Apr 27, 2024 11:39 AM Read more >

Kootenay-Columbia MP pans federal budget

Rob Morrison takes issue with deficit spending, federal carbon tax

Apr 26, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >

Largest-ever Kootenay Children’s Festival coming to Cranbrook in May

Event will feature The Golden Crust Family, Karima Essa and Christina The Crazy Hooper

Apr 25, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >