The Provincial Wildfire Risk Reduction Program will soon start a hand-treatment fuel reduction project in the Wasa area. This work is happening both north and…
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City pushing B.C. on housing and safety through UBCM
Four resolutions around improving housing development and community safety were approved by City of Cranbrook council Monday night (June 26), with these resolutions being forwarded…
Remediation continues at Jaffray spill site
The following is a March 24 update from the Ministry of Environment on the remediation efforts on the recent diesel fuel spill in Jaffray, as…
Precautionary Water Quality Advisory for Jaffray
After consultation with the Ministry of Environment and representatives from the Regional District of East Kootenay, Interior Health is issuing a precautionary Water Quality Advisory…
Response continues to fuel spill in Jaffray
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) has taken over the investigation into a fuel spill at a service station in Jaffray. MOE was immediately engaged by…
Reducing wildlife mortality on Elk Valley roads
By Randal Macnair A remarkable, research-driven project is underway in the Elk Valley right now to help protect vulnerable species. Home to iconic, wide-ranging animals…
Desludging set to begin week of July 4 in Cranbrook
Phase two upgrades to the City of Cranbrook’s wastewater lagoons at the north end of the community is set to begin the week of July…
City alerts of temporary treated effluent discharge
The City of Fernie wishes to advise area residents that in order to dispose of excessive amounts of water in the sanitary sewer collection system,…
Joseph Creek channel work given green light
Joseph Creek at Kinsmen Park (Photo credit – Mainstreams – Joseph Creek Streamkeepers) Ongoing flooding and erosion issues in a portion of Joseph Creek will…
Proposed Sanitary Sewer LAS open house upcoming
A virtual open house will be scheduled in the near future for property owners in the Shadow Mountain subdivision to discuss options and potential costs…