Louise Perkins, missing, now confirmed safe
Update: RCMP have confirmed that Louise has been located and her well being has been confirmed. Original story: RCMP in Cranbrook are hoping you may have seen 28-year-old Louise Perkins. Described as 8-months pregnant, Louise is 5'3" tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police say they are concerned for her well b...
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Low to very low fire danger in East Kootenay
While parts of BC's central interior are dealing with a breakout of wildfires, we here in the East Kootenay are in relatively good shape. Kim Wright, a wildfire information officer with the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, says we've been lucky with getting just enough rain and snow in recent weeks. With temperature...
Apr 23, 2024
Prescribed burn Tuesday near Kimberley
The BC Wildfire Service has scheduled a prescribed burn for a section of trees, brush, and bush just outside of the Kimberley city limits, beginning today. The burn, about 20 hectares in size, will be about eight kilometres southwest of the town in an area near Highway 95A and St. Mary Lake Road. Smoke may shroud the a...
Apr 23, 2024
?aq'am First Nation wildfire prepared
Following last year's large blaze, the head of the ?aq'am First Nation says his community has done what it can to prepare for the potential of wildfire. Chief Joe Pierre, Jr. says sometimes, though, there's not a lot of pre-preparation that can be done... Chief Pierre added his staff is in regular contact with both the...
Apr 23, 2024
City lobbies Province on planning study
The City of Cranbrook is lobbying Victoria to act on its Highway 95A Integrated Planning Study. In a letter to Highways minister Rob Fleming and his housing counterpart, Ravi Kahlon, the City said the purpose of the study is to provide a clear path forward for much needed housing development and transportation safety i...
Apr 23, 2024