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No charges from Burns Lake mill explosion

No charges from Burns Lake mill explosion

Crown prosecutors have decided not to lay charges in relation to the explosion and fire that destroyed the Babine sawmill
Flu shots encouraged as H1N1 becomes a concern

Flu shots encouraged as H1N1 becomes a concern

As the H1N1 flu virus continues to spread throughout B.C., health authorities are encouraging people to go out and get a flu shot.
H1N1 flu returns, targets younger people

H1N1 flu returns, targets younger people

Supplies of influenza vaccine are still available to B.C. residents, despite high demand
Road conditions cause community concern

Road conditions cause community concern

Recent road conditions have prompted complaints about Mainroad Contracting.
Gas leak on Fernie’s Second Avenue

Gas leak on Fernie’s Second Avenue

A gas leak was reported on Second Avenue in Fernie this afternoon between 11th and 12th Street.
Deer cull in Elkford suspended for one week

Deer cull in Elkford suspended for one week

Permit violation being investigated by Conservation Officer Service
Education planned on B.C.'s racist history

Education planned on B.C.'s racist history

NDP to hold event to educate students as B.C. government prepares apology to Chinese Canadians for discriminatory laws
Happy New Years, baby!

Happy New Years, baby!

The Leuenberger family from Jaffray welcomed the newest member of their family.
Government now accepting public's nominations for 2014 Order of B.C.

Government now accepting public's nominations for 2014 Order of B.C.

The province called its annual ward its 'highest recognition of excellence and lifetime achievement'. Deadline: March 7, 2014.
Thieves break into mail boxes

Thieves break into mail boxes

Mail theft is a federal offence and is not something the Elk Valley RCMP see very often.