Local News

City appoints official to run by-election

Term will begin on Aug. 2, by-election for vacant council seat must occur by 80-day deadline.

Jul 19, 2017 9:20 AM Read more >

Man fined for tossing smoke out car window

Cranbrook RCMP issued a fine under the Wildfire Act Tuesday to a man who tossed a lit cigarette out of his moving vehicle.

Jul 18, 2017 4:03 PM Read more >

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health

Jul 18, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Suspect leads RCMP on footchase

21-year-old man arrested after leading police on seperate pursuits on Monday.

Jul 18, 2017 9:20 AM Read more >

Smoky Skies Bulletin expanded in Southern Interior

The East Kootenay area was removed from a Smoky Skies Bulletin issued by the Ministry of Environment and Interior Health last Friday, but by Monday was again included in the alert.

Jul 17, 2017 3:07 PM Read more >

Christy King takes helm at East Kootenay SPCA

For the Townsman

Jul 17, 2017 1:32 PM Read more >

Wind warning issued for East Kootenay

Weather forecast has potential to hamper forest firefighting efforts.

Jul 14, 2017 2:20 PM Read more >

RCMP bust marijuana grow op

Police seize up to 300 marijuana plants in operation up Hidden Valley Road.

Jul 13, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Fire crews battling small local blazes

Local firefighting unit crews are helping out with fires in B.C. Interior

Jul 13, 2017 3:45 PM Read more >

City, SPCA tweak rules for picking up missing pets

Fees for missing animals can now be paid at Western Financial Place on weekends.

Jul 13, 2017 9:50 AM Read more >