Local News

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kootenays
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of British Columbia, warning that conditions are favourable for storms capable of ...
13h ago

Castlegar RCMP searching for missing man
Castlegar RCMP are requesting the public's help in finding Ryan David Johnson, who was reported missing on July 22, 2025. Johnson, 37, is described as...
17h ago

B.C. government looks to improve Elk Valley water quality with updated plan
The B.C. government has now updated its plan to improve water quality in the Elk Valley - nearly 30 years after researchers found harmful changes in t...
Jul 31, 2025

8 die from toxic drug poisoning in East Kootenay so far in 2025: BCCS
New data released by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) shows a steady number of East Kootenay drug deaths in the first half of 2025 compared to last year...
Jul 31, 2025

Wind phones installed in Elk Valley parks to support grief and healing
Residents of the Elk Valley have a new way to connect with lost loved ones, with the installation of three wind phones in local parks. The Elk Valley ...
Jul 31, 2025
Local Sports

Cranbrook Bucks complete 2nd annual rookie camp
The head coach of the Cranbrook Bucks is happy to be back at the rink, and is encouraged with the level of competitiveness he's seeing from roster hop...
Sep 02, 2021

KIJHL expects no impact to exhibition games from current BC COVID-19 restrictions
The KIJHL is expecting no impact on their exhibition games or regular season from current restrictions in BC around COVID-19. League President Jeff Du...
Aug 30, 2021

Spokane Braves withdraw from 2021/22 KIJHL season
The Spokane Braves will not participate in the 2021/22 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, the league has announced. The decision come...
Aug 18, 2021

Cranbrook Bucks' preseason schedule set
Set the dates, the Cranbrook Bucks have announced their preseason schedule. Cranbrook starts preseason play in a home and home with the Trail Smoke Ea...
Aug 16, 2021

KIJHL implements COVID-19 vaccine policy for players, coaches and officials
The KIJHL is implementing a COVID-19 vaccine policy heading into next season. The policy requires all players, bench staff and on-ice officials to be ...
Aug 16, 2021
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