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Elkford Council approves Pine Needle Park proposal for natural playground and park

a redevelopment plan for the Pine Needle Park was approved by Elkford's council on July 11.

Aug 13, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Resident lobbies Council to participate in medical cannabis discussion

At the July 25 Committee of the Whole meeting, Fernie resident Sarah-Jane Nelson addressed City Council in regards to cannabis.

Aug 12, 2016 9:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island jogger fights off cougar

Man attacked on remote trail near Port Hardy, another cougar killed near Invermere after stalking humans

Aug 12, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Alligators await shipment out of Kelowna

Kelowna man fined $2,500 for a collection including crocodiles and American alligators, one 3.5 metres long

Aug 12, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Men fined for feeding black bear near Tofino

Fine of $345 for men who posted video after giving bear rice cakes, campers warned about danger of attracting bears

Aug 11, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Stetski tours riding to discuss voting systems

Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski made two stops in the Elk Valley on Aug. 9, speaking to constituents about voting systems.

Aug 11, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Car fire at Lake Koocanusa sparks concern from residents

On the evening of July 30, the Elk Valley RCMP responded to a report of a car fire at Lake Koocanusa.

Aug 10, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Education ministry offers new school bus funds

$14.7 million fund requires school districts to drop bus fees charged to parents

Aug 10, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Low water, low returns for Fraser sockeye

Main summer run downgraded, Fraser discharge at hope down 20 per cent from average flow

Aug 9, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Touring the Elk Valley with Wild Nature Tours

Wild Nature Tours provides interpretative hikes to participants at a variety of locations across the Elk Valley.

Aug 8, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >