Local News

Whirling disease threatens fish in Kootenays

CKISS urges anglers to prevent introduction whirling disease in Central Kootenay

Apr 4, 2024 2:07 PM Read more >

Fernie Minor Hockey one of five regional winners of Kruger Big Assist Program in Canada

FMH wins $25,000; more voting next week could mean another $75,000

Apr 4, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Millions of litres of sewage leak into Kootenay River

City management staff call the leak ‘negligible’

Apr 4, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >

Friends of Kootenay Lake on hiatus due to funding, volunteer issues

The environmental organization runs a number of initiatives

Apr 3, 2024 1:02 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt confirmed to be human-caused

The blaze was found Tuesday afternoon

Apr 3, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Grass fire gets away near Windermere

All area residents are reminded to be vigilant when doing any yard burning

Apr 3, 2024 8:50 AM Read more >

East Kootenay massage therapist raises awareness of post-cancer therapy

Robyn Lancaster says people recovering from cancer lack adequate support services

Apr 2, 2024 9:17 AM Read more >

#Ferniestoke Ski Shuttle evening service ends for season

Daytime service to FAR continues until April 14

Apr 2, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Spring Fling ends Phoenix Mountain’s season

Last day celebrations include Dummy Downhill

Mar 27, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

DFO trying to return young whale to pod after beached mother died on Vancouver Island

Whale beached on Saturday, March 23

Mar 25, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >