Sparwood district council approved their list of organizations to get ReDi grant funding despite a tied vote in the previous council meeting. The ReDi grant money is given by the Columbia Basin Trust and each community is given a portion to hand out as they wish. Some of the Sparwood organizations...

Both Golden and Fernie are receiving provincial money for safety improvements. Golden will get $13,500 to purchase a trailer mounted speed sign. The mobile sign will be placed at targeted areas around the community. The Parent Advisory Council for École Isabella Dicken Elementary School in Fernie will be getting $20,000. The money will...

Invermere property owners should begin receiving their 2025 tax notices in the mail. The District of Invermere has sent out the letters to let residents know how much their property taxes have changed, the amount due and how they can pay. "If you have not received your notice, please contact the...

Cranbrook RCMP is seeking information about a 35-year-old man who is wanted in Alberta. Police officials say Kevin James Connolly has several outstanding warrants and is on conditions not to leave Alberta. RCMP believe Connolly may be in B.C., specifically the Cranbrook area. Connolly is described as standing 5'11" tall and weighing...

Interior Health says its student volunteers play a vital role in supporting patients and health care workers at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH). Ewa Crowther, EKRH coordinator of central functions, expanded the volunteer program based on the number of requests from Mount Baker Secondary School and College of the...

The City of Cranbrook is urging residents to keep water conservation top of mind as the weather gets nicer. Stage 1 restrictions are currently in place, but public works has noticed a significant increase in water consumption. Last year the community did a good job of getting water use down and...