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Teck Coal facing charges

Teck Coal is facing charges stemming from a 2012 environmental issue at its Elkview operation.
Careless driving, smoking penalties on way

Careless driving, smoking penalties on way

Premier Christy Clark to recall the B.C. legislature Sept. 28, the third legislative sitting of the year

Smoky Skies Advisories in effect for the East Kootenay area

East Kootenay area under smoke advisory warning after smoke from other fires is drifting into the area and effecting the air quality.

Fernie residents faced power outages on Aug. 21

Storm debris and lightening believed to be the cause behind Friday's power outages.

Conservation update

Conservation officers on the lookout for those violating fire bans, angling suspensions and access management closure areas.
Chief judge reviews online provincial court records

Chief judge reviews online provincial court records

Database of charges, convictions, peace bonds used for criminal record checks, but users may not be aware of later acquittal

Forest Fire Update

Hundreds of fires have been burning across the region since April and more keep popping up.

“It was scary as Hell”

Couple thinks they may have been drugged at Wapiti Music Festival that took place in Fernie earlier this month.

Forest Fire Update for the Southeast Fire Centre region

90 current forest fires are burning in the Southeast Fire Centre region.
Election 2015: Politicians pitch to parents

Election 2015: Politicians pitch to parents

Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens all offering generous support to parents to help with child care costs