BC Wildfire Service has responded to a fire in northeast of Marysville, with two initial attack crews and two helicopters assigned to it. The fire is now classed as Being Held. Keep updated on wildfires at www.bcwildfire.ca

A tuition-free carpentry training program will give Kootenay students industry-recognized skills, work experience and pathways to employment thanks to federal funding. The program is federally funded under the El-funded Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement with the Province investing more than $3...

There is a new wildfire start northeast of Marysville, fire number N11684. BC Wildfire is responding to this fire, with two initial attack crews and two helicopters assigned to it. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will provide updates as more information comes through. Learn more at www.bcwildfire.ca

The BC Wildfire Service says fire behaviour and activity for the Calamity Creek wildfire has decreased. This wildfire is estimated to be 181 hectares and firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access to the area. The area restriction issued for the Calamity Creek area on August 2 has been rescinded. R...

The Kimberley RCMP is reminding the community about rules surrounding crosswalks, including that cyclists are not considered a pedestrian unless they are walking their bike across the road. Concerned Kimberley residents have been voicing their frustrations about the rules about crosswalks on local social media communit...