Fernie local, Guofeng Li, has been fined $10,000 and given a 15-year hunting ban for unlawfully killing a grizzly bear near Elkford. According to the BC Conservation Officer Service (COS), Li was sentenced on April 22 in Fernie Provincial Court. On top of his fine and time, his rifle has also...

Rocky Mountain School District (S6) will drop the requirements for teaching certificates for newly hired teachers teaching on call (TTOC). This comes as the school district, like many others across Canada, is facing a shortage of TTOCs. "The school district is facing difficulty in recruiting and retaining teachers who would be...

An Elkford property is one of eight new pre-zoned housing sites on public land added to BC Builds to fast-track new rental homes. Located at 421 Boivin Road, Mayor Steve Fairbairn said it's prime real estate for rental units. "It's right in our downtown core, right in the middle of our...

The East Kootenay Volleyball Club U13 Girls Blue team has come away with the bronze medal at the Alberta Provincial Volleyball Championships. The team finished with a 7-1 record, with their only loss coming in the playoff semi-final. They rebounded in the bronze medal matchup winning in straight sets against the...

Police in Cranbrook will be getting more manpower with the return of the RCMP auxiliary volunteer program. Duties for volunteers include helping police with patrols, check stops, searches and scene security, and all under the direct supervision of an officer. However, Staff Sergeant Barry Graham said volunteers are just there to assist...

Need to know about your water in Cranbrook? Speak with the City's new water ambassador for the year, Tanya Nadeau. The water ambassador's role is to help residents understand the importance of outdoor water conservation. “I am happy to be the water ambassador for Cranbrook in 2024,” said Nadeau. “I’m looking forward...