Trevor Crawley

Donovan Frias (#26) and Carsyn Good (#3) scramble for the puck to help preserve goalie Carter Capton’s second shutout of the season in the Bucks’ 2-0 win over the Wenatchee Wild on Jan. 13 in Cranbrook. Martin Ross photo.

Cranbrook Bucks face Wenatchee Wild to kick off BCHL post-season campaign

The BCHL playoffs are set to get underway across the province. The…

Donovan Frias (#26) and Carsyn Good (#3) scramble for the puck to help preserve goalie Carter Capton’s second shutout of the season in the Bucks’ 2-0 win over the Wenatchee Wild on Jan. 13 in Cranbrook. Martin Ross photo.
Cranbrook city hall. Trevor Crawley photo.

RDEK commits funding to Cranbrook homelessness initiative

City of Cranbrook looking to add new position to liaise with government, non-profit services

Cranbrook city hall. Trevor Crawley photo.
Pacific Coastal Airlines will be ending flight service between Cranbrook and Vancouver. (Pacific Coastal Airlines photo)

Pacific Coastal Airlines ending Cranbrook to Vancouver flight service

Pacific Coastal Airlines is ending regular flight service between Vancouver International Airport…

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be ending flight service between Cranbrook and Vancouver. (Pacific Coastal Airlines photo)
The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.

Teck appealing $16.5M fines levied for water quality violations at Elk Valley mines

Teck is appealing $16.5 million in fines that was announced a few…

The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo

Officials push for radiation therapy in Cranbrook hospital oncology redevelopment plans

The provincial government recently released a 10-year cancer strategy amid efforts by…

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo
Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.

Creston RCMP searching for man on warrant with 32 charges

Chad Meszarosi is wanted on a wide range of charges including aggravated assault, firearms offences and theft.

Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.
Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a truck that was stolen overnight in Cranbrook.

RCMP seeking public assistance in locating stolen truck in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a truck that…

Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a truck that was stolen overnight in Cranbrook.
RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Columbia Valley reeling after avalanche kills three, injures four backcountry skiers

The Columbia Valley is reeling after an avalanche killed three and injured…

RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Numerous groups call for Federal review of Teck Castle coal mine. Submitted photo.

Teck announces plan to spin off coal mining operations to new company

Newly-formed Elk Valley Resources will take over coal mining operations in southeastern B.C.

Numerous groups call for Federal review of Teck Castle coal mine. Submitted photo.
B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie presents to senior citizens and local residents during a Town Hall at the Senior Centre in Cranbrook on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Trevor Crawley photo.

B.C. seniors advocate hears concerns on rising costs, access to family physicians in Cranbrook

Isobel Mackenzie toured through the East Kootenay this week to gather feedback on rural seniors issues

B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie presents to senior citizens and local residents during a Town Hall at the Senior Centre in Cranbrook on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Trevor Crawley photo.
An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,000 and banned from hunting for 10 years after pleading guilty to illegally killing a grizzly bear sow and cub. Photo courtesy BC Conservation Officers Service.

Elk Valley man who killed mother grizzly bear, cub gets $15K fine, 10-year hunting ban

An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,152 and banned from hunting…

An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,000 and banned from hunting for 10 years after pleading guilty to illegally killing a grizzly bear sow and cub. Photo courtesy BC Conservation Officers Service.
The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.

UPDATED: Teck Coal fined $16M for water quality permit violations in Elk Valley

B.C.’s environmental enforcement branch has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for…

The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.
Angel Flight East Kootenay marks 600th flight in operation, as new aircraft makes transportation much smoother according to the organization’s founder. Photo courtesy Angel Flight East Kootenay/Brent Bidston.

Angel Flight East Kootenay marks 600th flight

Organization ferried 11 patients to and from Kelowna in a single day at the end of January

Angel Flight East Kootenay marks 600th flight in operation, as new aircraft makes transportation much smoother according to the organization’s founder. Photo courtesy Angel Flight East Kootenay/Brent Bidston.
View of the Columbia River shoreline in Trail. Photo: Jessee Regnier

Latest Columbia River Treaty modernization talks conclude

Negotiations were held in Vancouver this week, next round headed to Washington DC

View of the Columbia River shoreline in Trail. Photo: Jessee Regnier
Each naloxone kit has three syringes, three vials of naloxone, a pair of latex gloves, airway breathing apparatus and alcohol swabs. (Jenna Hauck photo)

Interior Health issues alert after multiple drug poisonings in Cranbrook

Interior Health has issued a drug poisoning alert after multiple overdoses over…

Each naloxone kit has three syringes, three vials of naloxone, a pair of latex gloves, airway breathing apparatus and alcohol swabs. (Jenna Hauck photo)
A man was arrested on a transit bus in Sparwood, following the report of an alleged assault against a young girl. (Black Press Media stock photo)

Man arrested after allegedly grabbing young girl on Elk Valley bus

The man was also allegedly taking pictures of the five-year-old girl

A man was arrested on a transit bus in Sparwood, following the report of an alleged assault against a young girl. (Black Press Media stock photo)
The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. Photo: Contributed

Next round of Columbia River Treaty talks to get underway this week

Negotiators for Canada and the U.S. meet Jan. 25-26

The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. Photo: Contributed
BC Housing has purchased land for permanent year-round shelter in Cranbrook. Photo courtesy City of Cranbrook.

Province buys land in Cranbrook for permanent homeless shelter

The Province has purchased land in Cranbrook that will be used to…

BC Housing has purchased land for permanent year-round shelter in Cranbrook. Photo courtesy City of Cranbrook.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo

Activation of emergency operations centres to help coordinate IH support, resources

Last week, the province announced the activation of emergency operations centres in…

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo
Ukrainian families displaced by war celebrate Christmas and thank the Cranbrook community with food and carols during an event at Christ Church Anglican on Sunday (Jan. 8). Trevor Crawley photo.

Ukranian families displaced by war celebrate orthodox Christmas in Cranbrook

Displaced Ukrainian families who left Europe for Cranbrook celebrated their holiday season…

Ukrainian families displaced by war celebrate Christmas and thank the Cranbrook community with food and carols during an event at Christ Church Anglican on Sunday (Jan. 8). Trevor Crawley photo.