Local News

District of Sparwood proposes 8.5 per cent tax increase

Inflation and increased police force costs are driving taxes upward

Mar 18, 2024 6:40 PM Read more >

Passenger transported to hospital after road incident near Sparwood

A grey Honda Civic with three passengers went off the road on March 17

Mar 18, 2024 12:53 PM Read more >

Advice for gardeners from the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council

Mar 16, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Stoke Fest 2024 to feature the best of local music talent

Fernie’s Stoke Fest lineup has an eclectic mix of local talent and big-name Western artists

Mar 15, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >

When Nelson police receive a mental-health call, they turn to Fiona Stevenson

A new program partners Interior Health front-line workers with local law enforcement

Mar 15, 2024 10:14 AM Read more >

Elk Valley community invited to the ‘Knowing Water’ Symposium

Mar 15, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Free Press moves to remote/hybrid office

Mar 14, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >

CBT provides funds to EK communities for wildfire resiliency and readiness

Mar 14, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

B.C. to cull 25 deer near Cranbrook after discovery of fatal wildlife disease

Two deer samples tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in January

Mar 13, 2024 5:48 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest man for harrassing Fernie homeowner

A 39-year-old man was arrested on March 9 for displays of aggression outside a Fernie home

Mar 12, 2024 12:59 PM Read more >