Letter to the Editor I’ll never look at a property for sale sign the same way again. A property near me recently went up for…
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Planned ignitions for Doctor Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is preparing to conduct a larger-scale planned ignition on the Doctor Creek wildfire to help support crews gain containment on…
ORV fine increase to help protect sensitive habitats
To better protect environmentally sensitive habitats and species at risk, the Province of British Columbia is increasing fines for unlawful use of off-road vehicles (ORVs)…
Moyie Narrows public info meeting May 26
A public information meeting regarding options for preservation of the Moyie Narrows will be held tomorrow, Saturday, May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at…
Cranbrook to apply for autumn deer cull
City of Cranbrook council last night directed city administration to apply to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) for a wildlife…
Provincial state of emergency declared
Todd Stone, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Emergency Management BC, this evening announced a provincial state of emergency to ensure…
Lakes closed to fishing due to invasive species
Fussee Lake and New Lake (pictured above) in the East Kootenay have been closed to sport fishing until further notice due to the illegal introduction of…
Two tiered cut level set for Invermere TSA
Effective immediately, the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Invermere Timber Supply Area (TSA) is 496,720 cubic metres, chief forester Diane Nicholls announced today…
RDEK Board Highlights
CBT region Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program funding approved for 2017/2018 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors June 9 approved…
Crown land tenure for septage disposal approved
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors this morning unanimously approved entering a Licence of Occupation for .95 hectares of Crown land, over…