Cranbrook has partnered with DocuPet, taking the dog and cat licensing process online. City officials said getting new or renewed licenses will be easier and more streamlined. “We are excited about our partnership with DocuPet, as their online licensing platform will be easy for pet owners to use and necessary for...

The BC Ball Hockey Association has been suspended, after an alleged sex offender was identified on its board of directors. “The presence of an alleged convicted criminal and alleged sex offender within BCBHA’s directorship is unacceptable and incompatible with the safety and values CBHA strives to ensure within the sports...

Fully self-driving cars are now banned in BC, but there weren’t any for sale yet, anyway. Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act took effect this month, banning all vehicles with self-driving capabilities at level three or above. That would affect cars that can drive themselves without human input, and there...

Cranbrook RCMP said a man who was reported as missing on Thursday was found. Police officials said the man was last seen on the morning of April 18, but he was located the following day. Something going on in your part of the Kootenays you think people should know about? Send...

The City of Kimberley will spark a prescribed burn about eight kilometres south of the community next week. BC Wildfire Service officials said the burn will cover about 20 hectares in the Matthew Creek area. Work could begin on Tuesday, but the exact timing will depend on local weather and conditions. You...

The Fernie Volleyball Club U15 girls team has come away with the gold medal at the Premier 3 Division 1 tournament in Red Deer over the weekend. That division consisted of 120 teams, and according to Coach Keenan Morrison it's the highest an East Kootenay volleyball team has ever finished...