After nearly five years in and out of foster care, Silky and Lacey, are once again looking for a permanent home. Originally semi-feral, the pair came into the care of Meant 2B Loved Animal Rescue (M2BL) in 2019, each with a litter of kittens. Over time, the kittens were adopted, and rescuers worked patiently to sociali...

A local family is hoping for community support after 15-year-old Sierra was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, which has led to ongoing seizures and urgent medical needs. Sierra and her mother will be travelling to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, where she is expected to undergo surgery and radiation treatmen...

The Vancouver Aquarium has released 2,500 endangered northern leopard frog tadpoles into a wetland near Cranbrook, marking the second-largest release in the program's history. The release is part of a long-running effort to recover B.C.'s most endangered amphibian. The northern leopard frog once lived across much of th...

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is urging residents to stay prepared after a flood watch has been issued for parts of southern B.C., including the East Kootenay and Upper Columbia regions. Staff from the RDEK's Flood Response Unit will be tracking conditions through the weekend. Residents are also asked ...

A Cranbrook-based small business advocacy group is looking to support self-starters and organizations in exploring the world of social enterprise. On Wednesday, June 25, at 1 p.m. Mountain Time, Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) is launching Innovate for Impact- a new program offering tools and expert guidance to...