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An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Avalanche Canada has released more details about the deadly avalanche that killed three German citizens in southeastern British Columbia last week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Avalanche Canada releases details on Invermere area avalanche that killed 3 Germans

The avalanche was 300 metres in width and 75 centimetres thick

An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Avalanche Canada has released more details about the deadly avalanche that killed three German citizens in southeastern British Columbia last week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Katherine Lui, a grade six student at Fernie Academy, provided a demonstration of a homemade bottle crusher, which she and her project partner Nola Locker, made from cardboard (Gillian Francis photo)

PHOTOS: East Kootenay Science Fair puts spotlight on youth talent

Students from across the Kootenays presented their best scientific inventions

Katherine Lui, a grade six student at Fernie Academy, provided a demonstration of a homemade bottle crusher, which she and her project partner Nola Locker, made from cardboard (Gillian Francis photo)
Images from the Mount Baker Secondary School Art students' show marking International Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8. (Barry Coulter photo)

MBSS Arts students mark International Women’s Day with KCT exhibit

The art students of Mount Baker Secondary School hosted an intense exhibit…

Images from the Mount Baker Secondary School Art students' show marking International Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8. (Barry Coulter photo)
The male Red Crossbill. which you could expect to see if you went birding in the East Kootenay now. BC Bird Trail file

Columbia Valley Bird Trail offers app to guide bird-watching

During the pandemic years many people found new hobbies to entertain themselves…

The male Red Crossbill. which you could expect to see if you went birding in the East Kootenay now. BC Bird Trail file
The Female Bucks U13 team is hosting the provincial Championships for the very first time later this month (courtesy of team manager Erin Lalonde).

Female Bucks will take their shot at locally hosted U13 championships

Bucks will play off against rival B.C teams at Memorial Arena from March 23 to 26

The Female Bucks U13 team is hosting the provincial Championships for the very first time later this month (courtesy of team manager Erin Lalonde).
The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.

Teck appealing $16.5M fines levied for water quality violations at Elk Valley mines

Teck is appealing $16.5 million in fines that was announced a few…

The province has fined Teck Coal over $16 million for water quality permit violations at three coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. B.C. Government handout.
The Symphony of the Kootenays presents Celebrating Sunrise Saturday, April 15th at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. Black Press file

Symphony of the Kootenays to present Celebrating Sunrise

Saturday, April 15th at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook

The Symphony of the Kootenays presents Celebrating Sunrise Saturday, April 15th at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. Black Press file
Five to 10 centimetres of snow to hit East Kootenay, warns Mainroad East Kootenay. Mainroad file.

Snowfall warning issued for Mainroad East Kootenay service area

Winter isn’t quite through with the region just yet, warns Mainroad East…

Five to 10 centimetres of snow to hit East Kootenay, warns Mainroad East Kootenay. Mainroad file.
City of Cranbrook has announced that water supply will be shut off for residents at the south end of town on March 14 and 15. Trevor Crawley photo

Overnight construction will impact water service, says city

Residents living in Cranbrook’s south end will be impacted by a water shutoff on Tuesday (March 14) night

  • Mar 9, 2023
City of Cranbrook has announced that water supply will be shut off for residents at the south end of town on March 14 and 15. Trevor Crawley photo
Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services responded to a garage fire Wednesday afternoon. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services.

No injuries reported after firefighters extinguish garage fire

No injuries were reported following a residential garage fire in Cranbrook Wednesday…

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services responded to a garage fire Wednesday afternoon. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo

Officials push for inclusion of radiation therapy in EKRH oncology redevelopment plans

The provincial government recently released a 10-year cancer strategy amid efforts by…

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo
Jared Teneese, operations coordinator for Cranbrook History Centre and Ktunaxa First Nation member, stands in front of the exhibit's display of youth poetry and art. (Photo by Gillian Francis/Black Press Media)

Cranbrook History Centre’s new exhibit offers perspectives on Indigenous history

History, poetry and film, are among the exhibit’s many offerings

Jared Teneese, operations coordinator for Cranbrook History Centre and Ktunaxa First Nation member, stands in front of the exhibit's display of youth poetry and art. (Photo by Gillian Francis/Black Press Media)
City Hall.

City looking at where $5.6M in provincial funding can best be used

Cranbrook city council has received and approved a draft copy of the…

City Hall.
RCMP did not commit offense in arrest which seriously injured Lake Country man, finds IIO. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Cranbrook RCMP seeking assistance in locating alleged arson suspect

Cranbrook RCMP is putting out the call for public assistance in locating…

RCMP did not commit offense in arrest which seriously injured Lake Country man, finds IIO. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about accomplishments by Canadian women?

March 8 is International Women’s Day

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)
Cranbrook RCMP are seeking witnesses to a pedestrian hit-and-run

Cranbrook RCMP recover stolen bike, searching for rightful owner

Cranbrook RCMP have recovered a stolen Trek Road bike and are looking…

Cranbrook RCMP are seeking witnesses to a pedestrian hit-and-run
Cranbrook RCMP are seeking information on a hit and run that occurred Tuesday morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Cranbrook RCMP seeking information on hit and run Tuesday morning

Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a vehicle involved in…

Cranbrook RCMP are seeking information on a hit and run that occurred Tuesday morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.

Creston RCMP searching for man on warrant with 32 charges

Chad Meszarosi is wanted on a wide range of charges including aggravated assault, firearms offences and theft.

Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.
Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a truck that was stolen overnight in Cranbrook.

Cranbrook RCMP seeking public assistance in locating stolen truck

The Cranbrook RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a truck that…

Cranbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a truck that was stolen overnight in Cranbrook.
Team B.C. mobs goalie Rebecca Noble of Delta following a 3-0 win over Nova Scotia in the gold-medal game of women’s hockey Sunday, March 5, at the Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown. (Facebook photo)

Okanagan women, Shuswap coach celebrate hockey gold

Team B.C. wins first-ever women’s hockey gold medal at Canada Winter Games in PEI

Team B.C. mobs goalie Rebecca Noble of Delta following a 3-0 win over Nova Scotia in the gold-medal game of women’s hockey Sunday, March 5, at the Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown. (Facebook photo)
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