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A snow plow truck is pictured travelling along an icy Hwy 3/95 in Cranbrook on Sunday, December 26, 2021. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

Weather proves to be a challenge for snow, ice removal crews: Mainroad

Combination of snow accumulation and freezing temperatures creates challenge for Mainroad Contracting

A snow plow truck is pictured travelling along an icy Hwy 3/95 in Cranbrook on Sunday, December 26, 2021. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

B.C. gym forced to close due to B.C. COVID mandate calls for essential service status

Gyms, fitness centres and bars were recently ordered to close under new Omicron-related measures

Some B.C. fitness centres and their clients are calling on the government to deem gyms and fitness centres as essential after being forced to once again close their doors because of pandemic-related measures. Bars and fitness centres were ordered to close as of December 23, 2021 until at least January 18, 2022. (Pixabay file)

Cranbrook gym forced to close due to B.C. COVID mandate calls for essential service status

Gyms, fitness centres and bars were ordered to close under new Omicron-related measures

Some B.C. fitness centres and their clients are calling on the government to deem gyms and fitness centres as essential after being forced to once again close their doors because of pandemic-related measures. Bars and fitness centres were ordered to close as of December 23, 2021 until at least January 18, 2022. (Pixabay file)
(Phil McLachlan/Capital News)

Cranbrook RCMP investigating after staff has gun pointed at them at local hotel

Police have arrested three people

(Phil McLachlan/Capital News)
Styrofoam can once again be recycled at all of the RDEK's depots, as of December 27, 2021.

Styrofoam recycling resumes across RDEK

Glass and styrofoam can once again be recycled

Styrofoam can once again be recycled at all of the RDEK's depots, as of December 27, 2021.
Cranbrook and surrounding areas have seen a substantial amount of snowfall over the past week. More is on the way for the holiday weekend, according to Mainroad East Kootenay. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

Mainroad issues yet another weather advisory ahead of Christmas weekend

Periods of snow expected from Tuesday evening through to Sunday

Cranbrook and surrounding areas have seen a substantial amount of snowfall over the past week. More is on the way for the holiday weekend, according to Mainroad East Kootenay. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
(File photo)

Human remains found near Invermere are that of woman missing since 2019

One month after discovery, the body has been identified

(File photo)
15 to 25 centimetres of snow is expected to hit the East Kootenay region over the weekend, according to Environment Canada. (Cranbrook Townsman file)

More snow on the way for East Kootenay region

A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada

15 to 25 centimetres of snow is expected to hit the East Kootenay region over the weekend, according to Environment Canada. (Cranbrook Townsman file)
Kimberley local Winter Knudsgaard (left) has been signed to the College of the Rockies Women’s Avalanche Volleyball team. She is pictured with Head Coach Bryan Fraser (right) at a signing event on Friday, December 10, 2021. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

COTR Avalanche Women’s Volleyball signs Kimberley local Winter Knudsgaard

Knudsgaard will join the team while she studies at the College

Kimberley local Winter Knudsgaard (left) has been signed to the College of the Rockies Women’s Avalanche Volleyball team. She is pictured with Head Coach Bryan Fraser (right) at a signing event on Friday, December 10, 2021. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
Hazardous winter conditions expected in Elk Valley, snow for Cranbrook, Kimberley (File photo)

Weather event advisory issued for East Kootenay

Hazardous winter conditions expected in Elk Valley, snow for Cranbrook, Kimberley

Hazardous winter conditions expected in Elk Valley, snow for Cranbrook, Kimberley (File photo)
Connor Schartner hiked Fisher Peak once a month, each month in 2021 for a total of 12 summits. He is pictured here on the summit this past summer. (Submitted file)

12 months at the top: Cranbrook man hikes Fisher Peak each month in 2021

Connor Schartner completed the famous hike 12 times in one year

Connor Schartner hiked Fisher Peak once a month, each month in 2021 for a total of 12 summits. He is pictured here on the summit this past summer. (Submitted file)
The province of B.C. is requiring irrigators, industries, waterworks and others who use groundwater from a well or dugout for non-domestic use to apply for a water license by March of 2022. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

Less than 25% of users have applied for groundwater licence as B.C.’s deadline nears

Those without a licence could face fines, penalties and lose water rights

The province of B.C. is requiring irrigators, industries, waterworks and others who use groundwater from a well or dugout for non-domestic use to apply for a water license by March of 2022. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
Local Health Area numbers for November 21 to 27 show 22 cases in Cranbrook and one case in Kimberley. (BCCDC)

Cranbrook, Kimberley COVID-19 cases dip back down

22 in Cranbrook, 1 in Kimberley during latest reporting period

Local Health Area numbers for November 21 to 27 show 22 cases in Cranbrook and one case in Kimberley. (BCCDC)
(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

Avalanche danger rating high across East Kootenay

Conditions are expected to ease up a little by Friday

(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
A winter storm warning is in effect for BC’s interior, with up to 40 centimetres of snow predicted to fall on Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay pass between now (Thursday, Nov 25) and Friday afternoon. (File photo)

Winter storm warning in effect for BC Interior

Up to 40 centimetres of snow is could hit Hwy 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

A winter storm warning is in effect for BC’s interior, with up to 40 centimetres of snow predicted to fall on Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay pass between now (Thursday, Nov 25) and Friday afternoon. (File photo)
Pictured is the styrofoam recycling area at the Cranbrook Recycle Depot, which will remain closed for the time being due to road closures and flooding in BC. (RDEK file)

Recycle BC temporarily suspending glass, foam collection in East Kootenay

Road closures caused by flooding and washouts cutting off access to facilities

Pictured is the styrofoam recycling area at the Cranbrook Recycle Depot, which will remain closed for the time being due to road closures and flooding in BC. (RDEK file)
YYC members are pictured gathering data in the Shadow Mountain area. (Wildsight file)

Cranbrook, Kimberley youth take action to reduce wildfire risks

The Youth Climate Corps gathered data to help inform future mitigation efforts

YYC members are pictured gathering data in the Shadow Mountain area. (Wildsight file)
BC Adventure Smart has a trip planning app that allows users to make a trip plan and send it to a friend or family member. The app is available for free. (BC Adventure Smart file)

Call 911, don’t change voicemail to detail location when lost on hikes: BC SAR

A post circulating the internet suggests changing outgoing voicemail if lost, SAR says call 911

BC Adventure Smart has a trip planning app that allows users to make a trip plan and send it to a friend or family member. The app is available for free. (BC Adventure Smart file)
Pictured is a fence that was erected along the property line of several homes on Mission Crescent in Cranbrook. Homeowners have expressed concerns that the fence reduces the value of their homes and impacts their quality of life. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman file)

Cranbrook residents concerned after fence abruptly installed on property line

City signed MOU to have fence installed for security purposes

Pictured is a fence that was erected along the property line of several homes on Mission Crescent in Cranbrook. Homeowners have expressed concerns that the fence reduces the value of their homes and impacts their quality of life. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman file)
Pictured is the Bill Nye Mountain Fire during the 2021 wildfire season. The area surrounding the fire is now closed to motor vehicle access until further notice. Many backroads in the Thompson Okanagan region are also closed to motor vehicle access. (Corey Bullock file)

New backcountry road closures in Okanagan, Kootenays aim to aid wildlife recovery

15 new motor-vehicle closures have been put in place by the province of B.C.

Pictured is the Bill Nye Mountain Fire during the 2021 wildfire season. The area surrounding the fire is now closed to motor vehicle access until further notice. Many backroads in the Thompson Okanagan region are also closed to motor vehicle access. (Corey Bullock file)