Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford now have access to 25 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of a new development. The…
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Fernie loses its matriarch
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb The City of Fernie has lost its matriarch. That’s how I saw Mary Giuliano, who passed away August 17 in…
Health care inequities prevail in East Kootenay
Health care continues to rank as the top concern of constituents in the two provincial ridings in the East Kootenay, for several reasons. Columbia River-Revelstoke…
Local politician serves life sentence
By Dean McKerracher Hello my friends! After 20 years as a politician there are many subjects I could write about. Most good and some not…
Elkford to have first new mayor in 17 years
It’s going to be strange attending a District of Elkford council meeting following the October 15 municipal election and not see Dean McKerracher wielding the…
Heads up local election candidates
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb So you want to make a difference and be a leader in your community. Good on you and good luck…
New Chair takes the helm of KERHD
Outgoing Chair Dean McKerracher announces retirement It was an emotional farewell at the February Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board (KERHD) meeting as Chair Dean…
Urgent and primary care centre opening in Cranbrook
A new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) is opening Dec. 8 in Cranbrook’s Baker Street Mall, Unit 230, 1311-2nd Street. “The new UPCC in…
District of Elkford warmly welcomes fresh faces to council
The District of Elkford is pleased to introduce its newest Youth Council Representatives, Brayden Sorensen and Riley Murray. Each year, two Elkford Secondary School student…
Area A pitching in for Elkford senior housing project
The Elkford Housing Society’s (EHS) fundraising bid to develop the first senior housing project in the community received a $20,000 boost March 8. The Regional…