Carolyn Grant

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The area of the East Kootenay under a special avalanche warning. Submitted

Avalanche Canada issues special warning for southern Rockies

Northern Rockies also under special avalanche warning

The area of the East Kootenay under a special avalanche warning. Submitted
One recipient of a $500 donation from Kootenay Savings was Kimberley’s Spark Youth Centre. Above, Cher Berge KSCU & Bev Middlebrooks Spark. Photo submitted

Kootenay Savings hands out donations to non-profits

Employees at each branch picked a non-profit for a $500 gift

One recipient of a $500 donation from Kootenay Savings was Kimberley’s Spark Youth Centre. Above, Cher Berge KSCU & Bev Middlebrooks Spark. Photo submitted
Sandra Smaill. Bulletin file

Former Kimberley lawyer disbarred

The Law Society of B.C. has ordered that former Kimberley lawyer Sandra…

Sandra Smaill. Bulletin file
KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois. Bulletin file

KIJHL Commissioner says there will be discussion about 20-year-olds who lost their last season

Very complex issue, Jeff Dubois says

KIJHL Commissioner Jeff Dubois. Bulletin file
Snow basin indices across southern B.C. River Forecast Centre file.

Kootenay snow packs near normal range

River Forecast Centre releases latest snow pack measurements

Snow basin indices across southern B.C. River Forecast Centre file.
Real estate totals for the East and West Kootenays from January 2021, and the previous two years. KAR file

Kootenay real estate market stays strong

There is some concern about lack of inventory

Real estate totals for the East and West Kootenays from January 2021, and the previous two years. KAR file
Molly Miller from Kimberley was the top Canadian at the Nordic World Junior Championships in Finland today. Bulletin file

Kootenay skier Molly Miller top Canadian at Nordic World Junior Championships in Finland

Miller is with the Canadian team in Lahti, Finland this week

Molly Miller from Kimberley was the top Canadian at the Nordic World Junior Championships in Finland today. Bulletin file
The St. Mary Wycliffe elk herd has been using the land within Kimberley city limits as a calving ground. Bulletin file

Kimberley Council votes for additional protection for elk calving grounds within city limits

The city will not support any recreational trail development in that area

The St. Mary Wycliffe elk herd has been using the land within Kimberley city limits as a calving ground. Bulletin file
city hall

City of Kimberley will apply for grant to implement organic recycling

Council will not vote on whether to go ahead until they get results of grant applications

city hall
Jared du Toit was victorious in Mexico last spring, qualifying for the Latin American tour. Unfortuately, the tour was cancelled due to COVID. Bulletin file

Kimberley’s Jared du Toit qualifies for PGA Farmer’s Insurance event this weekend

Event will be played at Torrey Pines in San Diego

Jared du Toit was victorious in Mexico last spring, qualifying for the Latin American tour. Unfortuately, the tour was cancelled due to COVID. Bulletin file
A common sight along the highway through Radium Hot Springs. Photo courtesy Doug Clovechok

MLA Clovechok continues to work on reducing mortality rate of big horn sheep in Radium

Likely solution is highway overpass

A common sight along the highway through Radium Hot Springs. Photo courtesy Doug Clovechok
The unforgettable Bud Abbott. An award is presented in his name at the East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival. Photo submitted

East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival is a go

Performances will be recorded and adjudicated from a distance

The unforgettable Bud Abbott. An award is presented in his name at the East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival. Photo submitted
A recent audit has found shortcomings in the management of B.C.’s forest service roads. AOG Audit

Audit finds shortcomings in ministry’s management of forest service roads

Ministry accepts recommendations

A recent audit has found shortcomings in the management of B.C.’s forest service roads. AOG Audit
The Lussier River Hot Springs are accessed by the Whiteswan Forest Service Road south of Canal Flats. Bulletin file.

Provincial government issues reminder that Lussier River Hot Springs remain temporarily closed

Hot springs were closed in March due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Lussier River Hot Springs are accessed by the Whiteswan Forest Service Road south of Canal Flats. Bulletin file.
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First snow survey of season says snow packs close to normal in Kootenays

East Kootenay slightly under; West right on the norm

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Strong real estate sales continue throughout the Kootenays. Carolyn Grant photo

Kootenay real estate sales end year strong

Another record breaking month closes out 2020

Strong real estate sales continue throughout the Kootenays. Carolyn Grant photo
Abra Brynne was the Green candidate for Kootenay Columbia in the 2019 federal election. She is not running in the next election and the party is looking for potential candidates. Bulletin file

Green Party seeks candidates for Kootenay Columbia

Green Party preparing for expected federal election in 2021

Abra Brynne was the Green candidate for Kootenay Columbia in the 2019 federal election. She is not running in the next election and the party is looking for potential candidates. Bulletin file
The RDEK volunteers of the year: Area A – Brent Bidston; Area B – Bonnie Crosson; Area E – Larry Gould; Area F – Lyle Wilson; and Area G – Hedi Trescher. Photos courtesy RDEK

2020 RDEK Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year.

the Regional District of East Kootenay recently announced the recipients of the…

The RDEK volunteers of the year: Area A – Brent Bidston; Area B – Bonnie Crosson; Area E – Larry Gould; Area F – Lyle Wilson; and Area G – Hedi Trescher. Photos courtesy RDEK
Strong real estate sales continue throughout the Kootenays. Carolyn Grant photo

Hot Kootenay real estate market shows no signs of slowing

Demand for single family homes driving the surge

Strong real estate sales continue throughout the Kootenays. Carolyn Grant photo
The Drainage Water Treatment Plant that has been operating since 1979 to treat Sullivan water. Teck photo

Sullivan Mine-impacted groundwater has migrated below some Kimberley/Marysville properties

Teck staff to host online meetings regarding mine impacted groundwater; letters sent to owners of affected properties

The Drainage Water Treatment Plant that has been operating since 1979 to treat Sullivan water. Teck photo