The Fernie Pride Society is taking part in a national non-partisan campaign to encourage voters to cast their ballot for equality in the upcoming federal election. Fernie Pride Society Executive Director Courtney Baker says the society is part of Queer Momentum's Rainbow Equality Campaign. "This is a non-partisan coalition of pride...

Just in time for gardening season, Sparwood District Council has begun looking into a countertop composting pilot project. If approved, the FoodCycler Pilot Program could see upward of 100 units brought to the community for residents to purchase at a subsidized rate. Mayor David Wilks says a countertop compost processing unit...

Cranbrook RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating 40-year-old Joshua Eldon Wales. Wales is wanted on one endorsed warrant for theft under $5,000. He is described as 5'9", 225 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police have not provided a photo of Wales. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is...

Columbia Valley RCMP has arrested a suspect for sending forged prescriptions to local pharmacies. Police got a call on Mar. 27 regarding a possible forged prescription. The pharmacy believed the prescriptions were suspicious and police determined that they were fake. Police say one suspect has been arrested for possession of a scheduled...

The Cranbrook Archives, Museum, and Landmark Society (CAMAL) officially has the keys to Fort Steele Heritage Town ahead of the 2025 operating season. As of April 1, 2025, CAMAL will manage Fort Steele for the next six years as part of an agreement with the B.C. government. “We believe our organization...

Elkford water restrictions are in effect for the season to help ensure the reservoirs capacity. Restrictions are in place from April 1 to Sept. 30. Even numbered properties can water on even numbered days and odd-numbered properties on odd numbered days. District staff say some residents may remember different watering times but...