Local News

B.C. First Nation shares concerns over oil spills with UN

‘Right now the only losses compensated are economic’: Heiltsuk Chief Marilyn Slett

Mar 21, 2024 5:20 PM Read more >

Black and Rural by Shayna Jones touring Kootenay Region in April

Stage play examines the experiences of Black folks living in rural areas

Mar 21, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >

Sparwood Secondary showing first student-directed play in April

Student director Jessica Streker put a modern twist on beloved classic Three Musketeers

Mar 21, 2024 4:34 PM Read more >

RDEK urges residents to sign up for evacuation notification system

RDEK will host a series of registration events around the region

Mar 21, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Kimberley home tops list of Vrbo’s top vacation rentals in Canada

Mar 21, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Elk Valley RCMP phone line undergoing repairs

RCMP recieved complaints from locals who were unable to reach staff on the non-emergency line

Mar 21, 2024 11:10 AM Read more >

Blast from the past: Sparwood opens 40-year-old time capsule

A time capsule that was hidden in the wall of the Greenwood Mall in 1984, was opened March 19

Mar 20, 2024 4:34 PM Read more >

Study shows Fernie Mountain Market makes big bucks

According to BCAFM study, Fernie market had a substantial economic impact on the local economy

Mar 20, 2024 2:12 PM Read more >

Elk Valley selenium cleanup could cost $6.4B — 3 times what’s set aside: report

Watchdog says shortfall represents a significant risk to the public as Glencore takeover looms

Mar 19, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Fernie skier reaches podium at Nationals

Ella Fuller claimed third place in two races, ranked first in overall standing for her age group

Mar 19, 2024 12:43 PM Read more >