The provincial government last week announced it has provided a one-time investment of $16.5 million to 55 regional airports that host medevac services throughout B.C.,…
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Angel Flight coffers boosted
North Coal is proud to donate $5,000 to the Angel Flight East Kootenay program. Angel Flight’s mission is to fly fully ambulatory cancer patients and…
Angel Flight fundraising in order offer help
A volunteer organization offering medical flight services from the Kootenays to Kelowna continues to seek funding support. Angel Flight East Kootenay, founded by retired airline…
Air Cadets celebrating 30th anniversary with reunion
By S.L. Furedi The Elk Valley Air Cadets celebrated a special milestone this training year. On Oct. 15, the squadron was granted official status, after…
Elk River erosion repair projects set to begin
Repairs and reinforcement will soon be underway at two separate sites along the Elk River. “We have two projects that we will be starting within…
Flood related repairs approved for Hosmer
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors Sept. 6 approved funding for two separate flood recovery projects in the Hosmer area. “Following…