2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (145+ words) Ian Cobb has been working as a journalist in the East Kootenay since 1991. His aim with East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) is to create a classic regional community newspaper that brings old school journalism to the new frontier. Submissions…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (211+ words) Home " Boil water notice for Fernie In response to a'poorrating on the Turbidity Index the City of Fernie has issued aboil water notice(bwn) effective immediately. Due to an electrical failure at James White Wells, the city has switched to…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago  (211+ words) Home " Flood warning for Kootenay River and tributaries The BC River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has upgraded its FLOOD WATCH to a FLOOD WARNING for the Kootenay River, including tributaries around Kootenay National Park, Fort Steele, the upper Kootenay River and…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (116+ words) Home " High streamflow advisory for KNP Due to the combination of high snowpack, warm temperatures and forecasted rain, many rivers and streams in Kootenay National Park (KNP) are flowing at higher-than-normal levels. These conditions are expected to continue over the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (173+ words) Home " Invasive and noxious weed spraying to begin Over the coming weeks, the City of Fernie's contractor will be spraying invasive and noxious weeds in identified priority areas across the city. Invasive and noxious weeds are all around the East…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (168+ words) Home " Additional review proposed for Victoria Avenue changes The City of Cranbrook contracts traffic engineering firms to design road safety improvement plans to be made and implemented each year as part of the annual road paving program. The proposed change…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (239+ words) Home " Expect delays on national park highway this summer Construction season is coming to Kootenay National Park (KNP) with bridge rehabilitation and culver repairs planned for Highway 93. As early as June 1, three separate highway projects will begin on Highway 93 S…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (196+ words) Home " Flood Watch in effect for Kimberley The City of Kimberley is advising residents that a Flood Watch is currently in effect due to forecasted rainfall, combined with snowmelt, over the coming days. Local creeks and rivers are already running…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (116+ words) Home " Dynamiters name off ice leadership The Kimberley Dynamiters are excited to introduce our 2026/2027 Board of Directors and Committee Coordinators. Our organization is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers who contribute countless hours behind the scenes to help…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (80+ words) Downed pole has part of Mc Phee Road closed e-KNOW. ca Home " Downed pole has part of Mc Phee Road closed Mc Phee Road between Theatre Road and the entrance to Wildstone and Fitness Inc. is closed to all traffic…...