Trevor Crawley

A proposed sale would see Glencore aquire Teck Resources Ltd’s coal assets in the Elk Valley. File Photo.

‘Not our first rodeo’: Commitments key as B.C. reacts to $9B Teck coal sale

4 coal mines central to the purchase serve as the bedrock of the East Kootenay economy

A proposed sale would see Glencore aquire Teck Resources Ltd’s coal assets in the Elk Valley. File Photo.
The Southeast District Major Crimes Unit is looking for a man known as “Slim” in connection with a shooting death in Sparwood on Oct. 11. RCMP handout.

RCMP looking to identify man at scene of Sparwood shooting death

“Slim” was seen in Kimberley on Oct. 12 and is known to frequent the Okanagan region

The Southeast District Major Crimes Unit is looking for a man known as “Slim” in connection with a shooting death in Sparwood on Oct. 11. RCMP handout.
Reservoir behind Mica Dam, one of dams constructed under terms of the Columbia River Treaty. (Bonneville Power Ad)

Canada, U.S., wrap up 19th round of Columbia River Treaty talks

Both countries seeking an agreement-in-principle, Columbia Basin residents to be consulted before final decisions

Reservoir behind Mica Dam, one of dams constructed under terms of the Columbia River Treaty. (Bonneville Power Ad)
Reservoir behind Mica Dam, one of dams constructed under terms of the Columbia River Treaty. (Bonneville Power Ad)

Canada, U.S. wrap up 18th round of Columbia River Treaty modernization talks

The latest discussions were held in Seattle as both delegations continue to negotiate updated treaty terms

Reservoir behind Mica Dam, one of dams constructed under terms of the Columbia River Treaty. (Bonneville Power Ad)
The Canadian Rockies International Airport north of Cranbrook has been placed on evacuation alert, along with 71 properties in the RDEK jurisdiction. Photo courtesy City of Cranbrook.

Cranbrook airport on evacuation alert over nearby wildfire

The Canadian Rockies International Airport north of Cranbrook has been placed on…

The Canadian Rockies International Airport north of Cranbrook has been placed on evacuation alert, along with 71 properties in the RDEK jurisdiction. Photo courtesy City of Cranbrook.
Pictured right to left: ʔaq̓am Nasuʔkin Joe Pierre, Fire Chief Scott Driver, Director of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services, Daniel Klein, Incident Commander – BC Wildfire Service, Christina Carbrey, Regional Emergency Operations Centre Director.

Officials confirm 7 homes lost in St. Mary’s River wildfire near Cranbrook

Wildfire grows to nearly 850 hectares as fire and emergency management officials coordinate response

Pictured right to left: ʔaq̓am Nasuʔkin Joe Pierre, Fire Chief Scott Driver, Director of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services, Daniel Klein, Incident Commander – BC Wildfire Service, Christina Carbrey, Regional Emergency Operations Centre Director.
Kootenay Ice players salute the crowd after a 5-4 win over the Red Deer Rebels in its last-ever game in Cranbrook on Sunday afternoon. Trevor Crawley photo.

After relocating from B.C., Winnipeg WHL franchise on the move again

After two decades in Cranbrook, the club relocated to Manitoba and is now heading to Washington State

Kootenay Ice players salute the crowd after a 5-4 win over the Red Deer Rebels in its last-ever game in Cranbrook on Sunday afternoon. Trevor Crawley photo.
New Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska answers media questions during a press conference in Calgary, Monday, June 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
New Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska answers media questions during a press conference in Calgary, Monday, June 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

A B.C. connection to newly named Calgary Flames head coach

Ryan Huska, who was born in Cranbrook, is heading up the Flames bench after serving 5 years as an assistant coach

New Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska answers media questions during a press conference in Calgary, Monday, June 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
New Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska answers media questions during a press conference in Calgary, Monday, June 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. Photo: Contributed

Agreement reached to share Columbia River Treaty revenues with First Nations

The Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations will each receive 5% of the revenue generated

The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. Photo: Contributed
The ʔaq̓am Community and partner agencies completed a 1,200 prescribed burn at the end of April, utilizing traditional Ktunaxa knowledge for land management. Photo courtesy Colleen Ross.

Fire on the landscape: ʔaq̓am prescribed burn puts Ktunaxa knowledge into practice

Prescribed burn covers over 1.200 hectares of traditional Ktunaxa territory north of Cranbrook

The ʔaq̓am Community and partner agencies completed a 1,200 prescribed burn at the end of April, utilizing traditional Ktunaxa knowledge for land management. Photo courtesy Colleen Ross.
BC Wildfire Service crews help with sandbags in Grand Forks on May 4, 2023. (City of Grand Forks photo)

Evacuation alerts issued for 591 properties in the Boundary region

State of Local Emergency declared in rural Grand Forks area as Kettle River water levels continue to rise

BC Wildfire Service crews help with sandbags in Grand Forks on May 4, 2023. (City of Grand Forks photo)
The Cranbrook Bucks fell 4-2 to the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday night, and are now one game from elimination from the BCHL playoffs. Game 5 goes down on Friday at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook. Photo taken from Game 2 at Western Financial Place by Trevor Crawley.

BCHL splits from Hockey Canada, forms independent league

Decision affects 18 Jr. A franchises across B.C. as league looks to address college eligibility challenges

The Cranbrook Bucks fell 4-2 to the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday night, and are now one game from elimination from the BCHL playoffs. Game 5 goes down on Friday at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook. Photo taken from Game 2 at Western Financial Place by Trevor Crawley.
Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison speaks at the podium, flanked by South Shore—St. Margarets MP Rick Perkins and Foothills MP John Barlow during an announcement in Cranbrook on Thursday, April 27. Trevor Crawley photo.

Conservatives oppose potential Teck Resources takeover by Glencore

Glencore bids are not in the best interests of Canada, says Tory opposition critic for industry

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison speaks at the podium, flanked by South Shore—St. Margarets MP Rick Perkins and Foothills MP John Barlow during an announcement in Cranbrook on Thursday, April 27. Trevor Crawley photo.
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over this past winter in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Special avalanche warning issued for Western Canada

Rising temperatures can destabilize the snowpack in alpine regions, according to Avalanche Canada

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over this past winter in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
BC RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit is investigating after a man died from an apparent gun shot wound in Grand Forks this past weekend. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

RCMP investigating fatal shooting in rural Grand Forks

A man taken into custody has since been released, according to police

BC RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit is investigating after a man died from an apparent gun shot wound in Grand Forks this past weekend. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
View of the Columbia River shoreline in Trail. Photo: Jesse Regnier

Biden, Trudeau pledge action on Columbia River Treaty, water quality concerns

Indigenous leaders continue to advocate for an investigation into Kootenay watereshed pollution

View of the Columbia River shoreline in Trail. Photo: Jesse Regnier
Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. (RCMP handout photo)

B.C. man wanted on 32 charges, including escape, assault and theft

Chad Meszarosi was lasted spotted in the Central Kootenays

Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. (RCMP handout photo)
RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Columbia Valley reeling after avalanche kills three, injures four backcountry skiers

The Columbia Valley is reeling after an avalanche killed three and injured…

RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,000 and banned from hunting for 10 years after pleading guilty to illegally killing a grizzly bear sow and cub. Photo courtesy BC Conservation Officers Service.

Elk Valley man who killed mother grizzly bear, cub gets $15K fine, 10-year hunting ban

An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,152 and banned from hunting…

An Elk Valley man has been fined $15,000 and banned from hunting for 10 years after pleading guilty to illegally killing a grizzly bear sow and cub. Photo courtesy BC Conservation Officers Service.
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 Coal fined $16M for water quality permit violations in southeastern B.C.

B.C.’s environmental enforcement branch fines tied to a coal mine in the Elk Valley

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.