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Caught red handed! Porcupine delays Fernie chairlift

Caught red handed! Porcupine delays Fernie chairlift

“Larry” the porcupine chewed through wiring at Timber Chair
East Kootenay snowpack at 76 per cent of normal

East Kootenay snowpack at 76 per cent of normal

Poll says Kootenay residents support environmental bonding for mine clean ups: Wildsight

Poll says Kootenay residents support environmental bonding for mine clean ups: Wildsight

Nelson and Salmo police seek man wanted for multiple offences

Nelson and Salmo police seek man wanted for multiple offences

Anyone with information about Aza Hanbury is asked to call police
CFKR reports record-breaking year of grant funding

CFKR reports record-breaking year of grant funding

The non-profit had $137,529.44 of available money to grant in 2024
Jamie Robertson is Elkford’s 2024 Citizen of the Year

Jamie Robertson is Elkford’s 2024 Citizen of the Year

Robertson is passionate about helping youth, coaching sports and volunteering for school events
Evergreen Peaks apartments gets eco-friendly upgrade

Evergreen Peaks apartments gets eco-friendly upgrade

Solar panels, and new heat pumps and hot water tanks will power the building
MLA Shypitka calls for more resources to wildlife disease response

MLA Shypitka calls for more resources to wildlife disease response

Kootenay East official says more testing labs, emergency fund needed to combat Chronic Wasting Disease
Presentations about bear safety at Elkford’s Urban Wildlife Committee hosted event

Presentations about bear safety at Elkford’s Urban Wildlife Committee hosted event

April 11 at Community Conference Centre in Elkford
Goats welcomed back to downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

Goats welcomed back to downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

Moby Dick Inn owner Teresa Lee is planning to open up petting sessions for families this summer