Cranbrook RCMP is urging residents to make sure their belongings are safe and locked up after the department saw a rise in theft from vehicles. Police officials say the Cranbrook detachment received 68 reports from July to September, compared to 24 in the previous quarter. "We know that this is a...

Despite a slow start to the season, the Fernie Ghostriders are heating up and making their way up the division standings. After a 3-2 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats and a 4-2 win over the Columbia Valley Rockies, the Ghostriders are now tied for second in the Eddie...

The District of Sparwood will be hosting a town hall meeting later this month to discuss ongoing projects and the work they've been doing over the past year. Mayor David Wilks says they will talk about future projects but they also want to showcase the busy year it's been in...

The Elk Valley Regional Land Trust (EVRLT) is making progress towards purchasing property that would create a wildlife corridor around Fernie. EVRLT Executive Director Kevin LaRoche says they have secured $2.35 million towards their goal. "The fact that we succeeded in raising $1.75 million from the federal government and $600,000 from...

The Cranbrook Youth Ambassador Program is accepting applications for its 60th year in operation. Program Co-Coordinator Loree Duczek says they are making preparations for the next year's applicants. “Applications for the 2025 Program are currently being accepted and our 2024 Ambassadors along with a number of alumni have been busy hosting...

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has backed an ongoing Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Band) project to protect and restore wetlands in the Shottanana Lake area. ”We hold a covenant with the Creator to be the caretakers and stewards of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it lands,” said Nasuʔkin (Chief) Heidi Gravelle of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it...