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Program provides rental relief for eligible residents in B.C.
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (104+ words) (Image Credit: ID 224861711 © Designer491 | Dreamstime.com) Finding affordable housing in the East Kootenay can be difficult as more people compete for available rentals. However, the July report from Rentals.ca shows some relief for renters in British Columbia: average asking rents…...
Social media concerns raised over potential hospice house location as public survey planned
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (390+ words) Social media has been a buzz since City Council announced plans to move forward with public consultation on potential locations for the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice House. The project proposes a 10-bed hospice for the region being spearheaded by the Cranbrook…...
Residents ask City to help clean up cul-de-sac island in Candy Cane Lane
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (279+ words) Candy Cane Lane cul-de-sac island as of 2024. Residents are now asking the City for clean-up as most of the shrubbery has been removed. (Image Credit: Google Maps) Locals in a Cranbrook neighbourhood have asked the City for help with an…...
Government of Canada improves tornado and thunderstorm warnings to help keep Canadians safe
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (297+ words) (Image Credit: ID 157380411 © Waingro | Dreamstime.com) Environment and Climate Change Canada have launched improvements to its severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings to help people in Canada stay safe during severe weather. The updates are designed to provide clearer, more timely…...
Feds invest $50K into climate resilience in Creston
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (158+ words) (Image Credit: Town of Creston / Facebook) The Town of Creston is receiving a cash injection from the federal government to support risk preparedness amid growing climate change pressures. Julie Dabrusin, environment and climate change minister, has announced funding for a…...
The Elkford Municipal Campground joins WildSafeBC Bare Campsite Program | 102.9 Rewind Radio - East Kootenay
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (127+ words) (Image Credit: The District of Elkford - Facebook) Campers at the Elkford Municipal Campground are being encouraged to keep their sites clean and free of wildlife attractants, as the campground joins the WildSafeBC Bare Campsite Program. Camping in wildlife country requires…...
Police seeking witnesses regarding the Summerland (Bald Range) Wildfire
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (298+ words) The Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance as investigators work to identify the source of the Summerland (Bald Range) wildfire. On August 7, the Penticton RCMP General Investigative Services (GIS) team responded to reports of…...
Cranbrook Bucks hire Roshen Jaswal as new Head Coach
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (333+ words) Roshen Jaswal. The new head coach of the Cranbrook Bucks. (Image Credit: The Cranbrook Bucks) The Cranbrook Bucks have announced Roshen Jaswal as the organization’s new Head Coach and Assistant General Manager. Jaswal brings a strong reputation for leadership, player…...
Penticton RCMP confirm death linked to Summerland Bald Range wildfire
6+ day, 16+ min ago (205+ words) ID 31375600 © George Kroll | Dreamstime.com An 80-year-old woman has died following the evacuation of Summerland due to the Bald Range wildfire. On Friday, August 7 at around 5:15 p.m., a fast-moving wildfire (Bald Range) was reported to the Summerland RCMP. Approximately…...
Final evacuation alert lifted near Tower Creek fire
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (260+ words) Tower Creek wildfire as of July 26, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service / YouTube) The Evacuation Alert has been RESCINDED for one property in the St. Mary Lake area in relation to the Tower Creek wildfire. There are now no properties on…...