Local News

New tool aims to improve wildfire response in rural B.C.
As wildfire season heats up, rural communities in British Columbia are taking proactive steps aimed at improving emergency response by mapping local w...
17h ago

Category two fire ban begins July 11 in southeast B.C.
Category 2 open fires will be prohibited across the region as of noon on Friday, July 11, due to increased wildfire risk. The restriction will remain ...
19h ago

Columbia Valley RCMP respond to 96 calls during holiday week
Columbia Valley RCMP say they responded to 96 calls for service between June 30 and July 6, as summer activity continues to drive up local call volume...
21h ago

Chilliwack kayaker to paddle 725km down Columbia River for mental health awareness
By: Alyssa Conti A local mental health advocate is setting off on a three-week expedition down the freshwater rapids of the Columbia River to raise aw...
22h ago

Cranbrook appealing WorkSafeBC orders tied to monster truck event
The City of Cranbrook is appealing two orders issued by WorkSafeBC following a monster truck event held earlier this year at Western Financial Place. ...
22h ago
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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