Corey Bullock

Pictured is a fishing line receptacle. These periscope-shaped tubes have been placed at various fishing locations to encourage anglers to recycle their fishing line in an effort to keep it out of the environment. (FFSBC file)

Fishing line recycling receptacles placed at popular fishing spots

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and Clear Your Gear partnered up to facilitate program

Pictured is a fishing line receptacle. These periscope-shaped tubes have been placed at various fishing locations to encourage anglers to recycle their fishing line in an effort to keep it out of the environment. (FFSBC file)
The Cranbrook Pro Rodeo takes place August 19 to 21, 2022, at the Wycliffe Exhibition grounds. (Gerry Frederick photo)

35th annual Cranbrook Pro Rodeo set for mid-August

This year features the return of rodeo clown Dennis Halstead

The Cranbrook Pro Rodeo takes place August 19 to 21, 2022, at the Wycliffe Exhibition grounds. (Gerry Frederick photo)
Vets warn not to go to temperature extremes with your pets. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

How to keep your pets cool during a heatwave

British Columbians have been told to prepare as temperatures are set to rise for end of July

Vets warn not to go to temperature extremes with your pets. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
A white Ford F350 with license plate DR4854 (pictured) has been stolen in Cranbrook. (RCMP file)

Cranbrook RCMP ask for public assistance locating stolen Pepsi truck

Police are looking for a white Ford F350 with license plate DR4854 and Pepsi logos

A white Ford F350 with license plate DR4854 (pictured) has been stolen in Cranbrook. (RCMP file)
Pictured are Dan Meldrum (left), Hunter and kitten Rocky (middle) and Ashlie Meldrum (right). The Meldrum family own Roto-Rooter in Cranbrook, and helped Hunter and her mom Tara save Rocky the kitten from an old well on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. (Submitted file)

In too deep: Rescuers suck distressed B.C. kitten out of abandoned well

Roto-Rooter came to the rescue after a kitten was stuck in an old well cavern

Pictured are Dan Meldrum (left), Hunter and kitten Rocky (middle) and Ashlie Meldrum (right). The Meldrum family own Roto-Rooter in Cranbrook, and helped Hunter and her mom Tara save Rocky the kitten from an old well on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. (Submitted file)
Gas in Cranbrook is currently listed at $2.13 per litre at most stations. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

High Kootenay gas prices mainly due to competition: analyst

While fuel transport is a factor, analyst says competition is a big factor in high Kootenay prices

Gas in Cranbrook is currently listed at $2.13 per litre at most stations. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
Pictured is the hazardous waste depot at the Cranbrook Transfer Station. RDEK file.

Regional hazardous waste depot re-opened following break-in

The hazardous waste depot at the Cranbrook Transfer Station is once again open to the public

Pictured is the hazardous waste depot at the Cranbrook Transfer Station. RDEK file.
The first wave of riders in the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, moments before departure, at a past event. (Cranbrook Townsman file)

Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo returns this September

Registration is now open, with early bird incentives on until the end of the month

The first wave of riders in the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, moments before departure, at a past event. (Cranbrook Townsman file)
The Cranbrook Community Theatre Society is one of 11 East Kootenay organizations featured in this year’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour, taking place the first weekend of August. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

11 East Kootenay venues featured in Columbia Basin Culture Tour

There are 84 stops in the entire tour, spanning the Columbia Basin region

The Cranbrook Community Theatre Society is one of 11 East Kootenay organizations featured in this year’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour, taking place the first weekend of August. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
A Cranbrook dentist has been suspended and fined after self-reporting a sexual relationship with a patient to the CDSBC. (Aaron Hinks photo)

B.C. dentist suspended, fined for sexual relationship with patient

Dentist self-reported the misconduct to the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C

A Cranbrook dentist has been suspended and fined after self-reporting a sexual relationship with a patient to the CDSBC. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch for the East Kootenay region. Trevor Crawley photo.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for East Kootenay

Environment Canada predicts a 70% chance of showers and severe thunderstorms this afternoon

Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch for the East Kootenay region. Trevor Crawley photo.
Pictured is the Valour Mural on the Wall of Honour at Cranbrook Rotary Park, where an information plaque has recently gone missing from. (Barry Coulter/Cranbrook Townsman file)

Commemorative plaques stolen from Cranbrook’s Rotary Park

Several plaques were also recently stolen from the Veterans Memorial Park in Kimberley

Pictured is the Valour Mural on the Wall of Honour at Cranbrook Rotary Park, where an information plaque has recently gone missing from. (Barry Coulter/Cranbrook Townsman file)
Police are warning the public of a rental scam, where a fake landlord is pretending to rent out properties in Cranbrook and Ontario. (File Photo)

Cranbrook RCMP warns public of rental scam

Fake landlord advertising places for rent that they don’t own

Police are warning the public of a rental scam, where a fake landlord is pretending to rent out properties in Cranbrook and Ontario. (File Photo)
Top 3 Male Standard Triathlon 1 Mika Eggink 2 Eric Dokter 3 Richard MacDonald (Photo courtesy Gidgetto Designs Photography/RM Events)

Wasa Triathlon returns in full force

Around 500 athletes of all ages participated

Top 3 Male Standard Triathlon 1 Mika Eggink 2 Eric Dokter 3 Richard MacDonald (Photo courtesy Gidgetto Designs Photography/RM Events)
Conservation Officers, biologists, a retired park ranger and a concerned citizen rescued an osprey nest from high water on Kootenay Lake. (BCCOS file)

Osprey nest rescued from high water in Kootenay Lake

Conservation Officers, biologists, a retired park ranger and a concerned citizen rescued the nest

Conservation Officers, biologists, a retired park ranger and a concerned citizen rescued an osprey nest from high water on Kootenay Lake. (BCCOS file)
The Lussier River Hot Springs are accessed by the Whiteswan Forest Service Road south of Canal Flats. Bulletin file.

Lussier Hot Springs temporarily closed due to high water

There is no timeline for when they will re-open

The Lussier River Hot Springs are accessed by the Whiteswan Forest Service Road south of Canal Flats. Bulletin file.
TAWKROC members are pictured during a crag clean-up day at the Upper Slocan Bluffs. (Photo courtesy Daniel Raber)

Climbing routes established and maintained at Upper Slocan Bluffs

Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers hosts two crag clean-up days

TAWKROC members are pictured during a crag clean-up day at the Upper Slocan Bluffs. (Photo courtesy Daniel Raber)
Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors have released a 12-part video series that focuses on optimizing irrigation as we head into the summer months. The series is available for free, online. (Corey Bullock/Arrow Lakes News)

Farmer video series offers resources for optimizing irrigation ahead of hot, dry months

Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors has filmed a series of field tours which are now available online

Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors have released a 12-part video series that focuses on optimizing irrigation as we head into the summer months. The series is available for free, online. (Corey Bullock/Arrow Lakes News)
Pictured is the hazardous waste depot at the Cranbrook Transfer Station. The building is closed until further notice following a break-in that caused extensive damage and safety concerns. (RDEK)

Hazardous waste depot at Cranbrook Transfer Station closed following break-in

Vandals caused extensive damage to interior and exterior of building: RDEK

Pictured is the hazardous waste depot at the Cranbrook Transfer Station. The building is closed until further notice following a break-in that caused extensive damage and safety concerns. (RDEK)
(File photo)

UPDATE: Stolen U-Haul located and returned, one person arrested

Police thanked community for providing information leading to arrest, return of U-Haul

(File photo)