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Baynes Lake OCP Receives Third Reading

Following nearly two years of community consultation, the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has given third reading to the Baynes Lake Official Community Plan and the South Country Zoning Bylaw.
B.C. eyes mobile gambling apps

B.C. eyes mobile gambling apps

Trying to maintain market share in rapidly evolving gambling business, B.C. Lottery Corporation is looking at expanding its online games and tickets to mobile phones and tablets.
Fernie Alpine Resort stays bear aware

Fernie Alpine Resort stays bear aware

ernie Alpine Resort is now even more Bear Aware after summer staff attended a presentation on preventing encounters with bears as part of their orientation.

Vet hopes for summer opening

A vet service could be coming to Fernie within the next month.
Busy week for Search and Rescue in Elk Valley

Busy week for Search and Rescue in Elk Valley

Fernie Search and Rescue members were involved in the dramatic rescue of an injured hiker on Mt Proctor late on July 19.

Young couples’ trailer destroyed in fire In the Elk Valley

A young couple lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their trailer in Morrissey.
Missing Wardner woman found alive and well

Missing Wardner woman found alive and well

It was smiles all around on Thursday evening when searchers located 68-year-old Charlotte Burch, who went missing from her residence in Wardner on Monday, July 25.
10% HST cheaper than PST, study finds

10% HST cheaper than PST, study finds

A 10 per cent harmonized sales tax will cost an average B.C. family $255 a year less than returning to the former provincial sales tax, according to a new study.

Bike theft leads to two arrests in Elk Valley

A dramatic police chase down Highway 3 following the theft of a bike resulted in two men being arrested for robbery on Wednesday
CBC broadcast live from FERNIE library

CBC broadcast live from FERNIE library

More than 150 radio fans had an early start last Saturday to get a glimpse behind the scenes at a CBC live broadcast.