Drought conditions across southeast British Columbia have improved slightly, with recent rainfall helping to stabilize water levels in the region. According to the latest data from B.C.'s Water Management Branch, released July 10, most of the region is now classified at Level 2 or 3 on the provincial drought scale, whi...

A new opportunity for youth to connect through sport is coming to Cranbrook this July, as the Rocky Mountain Métis Association (RMMA), in partnership with ISPARC, the Vancouver Canucks, and the Canucks for Kids Fund, hosts a free Jr. Canucks Indigenous Floor Hockey Jamboree. Set for July 15, 2025, at the Cranbro...

Health officials are urging British Columbians to check their immunization records as the number of measles cases continues to rise across the province. As of July 8, there is one active, contagious measles case in B.C. and 10 patients are hospitalized. A total of 102 cases have been reported so far in 2025 across all ...

East Kootenay's hospital district officials have some pricey decisions to make at this Friday's (July 11) special meeting. At June 13's special meeting, the Kootenay East Regional Health District (KERHD) moved to discuss a contentious $30 million request to add more long-term care beds in Cranbrook, in Green Home. Am...

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2025 Business Walk, an initiative designed to connect directly with local business owners and better understand their current challenges and opportunities. Running from July 10 through mid-September, the Business Walk involves volunteers going door-to-door to speak with F...