2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (107+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Elk Valley firefighters responded to a gas leak in Hosmer on June 17. "A resident on Stephenson Road struck a gas line while using an excavator," said Ben Goertzen, Deputy Chief with Elk Valley & South Country Rural…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (644+ words) Published 2: 31 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Internationally acclaimed taiko performer Keita Kanazashi will be travelling all the way from Japan to perform at the Matsuri Music Festival in Kimberley (Submitted) Musical trio (L-R) Tim, Shinobu and Randy will be playing the Matsuri…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (312+ words) Published 10: 02 am Friday, June 19, 2026 A map shows the area of Elkford impacted by a water pump failure on June 16 Updated June 19 at 10: 10 a. m The District of Elkford is giving away water and free shower access to residents, after a broken…...

7+ hour, 49+ min ago  (371+ words) Published 10: 24 am Friday, June 19, 2026 The RDEK board approved up to $19, 170 towards a geophysical study of the Elko head ponds that will be conducted by Living Lakes Canada. The study, conducted by Living Lakes Canada in partnership with the Collective for…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (468+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 The crowd was invited to take part in a Friendship Dance during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Rotary Park. National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Rotary Park included dancing, singing, drumming and a youth panel…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (256+ words) Published 4: 20 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The East Kootenay Fire Smart Program has recognized the Sand Creek Lions Club in Jaffray for outstanding volunteer efforts to support Fire Smart activities in the community. The Sand Creek Lions Club, along with RDEK Local…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (561+ words) Published 12: 35 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 BC Place will host seven World Cup games, including two featuring Canada's Men's National Soccer Team. (Ryan Adams/Wikimedia Commons) "Twas the night before FIFA World Cup and all through B. C. , ticket prices were higher than a…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (609+ words) Published 6: 00 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 The Spirit of Tomorrow was designed and built between 1938 and 1942 by Basil "Barney" Oldfield at his home near Prospect Lake on the road at a previous showcase. (Courtesy Tim Lindsay) The Spirit of Tomorrow was designed…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1413+ words) Published 7: 30 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Lumby mother Tatjana Stefanski was found dead on April 14, 2024. (Facebook) WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (608+ words) Published 10: 10 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 A summit recently held in Edmonton brought elected officials from across Canada together to call for change in federal climate policy. The closed-door climate summit was hosted on June 4 by Elbows Up For Climate, a coalition…...