Street sweeping in Cranbrook is moving to a new zone on Monday (Apr. 20). City crews are set to begin spring cleanup in Zone Three East and West, removing gravel and debris left behind from the winter months. Zone Three East runs from Second Street South and Baker Mountain Road to Eighth-A Street South, between 27th an...

The lead forecaster for the BC Wildfire Service said a relatively wet and mild winter across much of British Columbia is "really good news" for the upcoming wildfire season. Matt MacDonald said a lack of frost meant trees and soil were able to soak up moisture, and the wildfire outlook for spring is "nea...

Cranbrook is getting more support for an initiative that helps those at high risk of harm, victimization, or of committing a crime to survive. The B.C. government has now invested $100,000 to support training and capacity-building at the City of Cranbrook's Safe Community Situation Table. "Situation tables suppor...

The City of Fernie is handing over Canada Day plans to a couple of local organizations for a few years in light of their success in 2025. Council approved a contract with the Fernie Rotary and Lions Clubs at the meeting on Tuesday (Apr. 14), allowing them to deliver and build on Canada Day celebrations for three years....

The B.C. government is looking to help local communities get ready for emergencies ahead of wildfire season. The Regional District of East Kootenay, specifically in Cranbrook, Invermere and Kimberley, has received $120,000 for IT equipment, training and volunteer development, while the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi 'it F...