The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week this year is “Using technology before, during and after emergencies,” and making sure that […]

The East Kootenay FireSmart Program (EKFP) program will be hosting events for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 4th. “This […]

Members of the Jaffray and Elko Rural Fire Departments responded to two spot fires beside Highway #3 early this afternoon. […]

The Fernie Rotary Club has announced that their inspiring initiative, Feast for a Cause, is rallying support for the East […]

The Province of BC has enacted new legislation called the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 44) as […]

Members of the Hosmer Fire Department responded to a grass fire near the Bridge in Hosmer this afternoon. “This started […]

The Mining Association of British Columbia has reacted to Wildsight’s claims on reclamation bonding policies calling it an inaccurate portrayal […]

Kootenay residents say polluters need to pay and are concerned they’ll be left to cover the cost of environmental damage caused by local industry

In the Columbia Basin, there’s no denying the presence of exceptional campsites and trail networks, which are among the best […]

The Fernie Valley Pathway Committee has secured funding through a grant application with the BC Government, marking another significant milestone […]

Medical patients in B.C.’s East Kootenay region are demanding increased support, as many are compelled to travel long distances to receive necessary care.

The Regional District East Kootenay has launched a registration drive to increase the number of people signed up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System