A young black bear had to pay for his curiosity with his life. On Wednesday morning around 8 am, the animal was spotted on Hill Avenue in Cranbrook, off King Street. Concerned residents contacted the RCMP. Before police arrived the bear moved on and conservation officers were notified of the incident.
Four hours later, after several more sightings, the bear was located on the north side of Pop Price Park, near a playground. As the bear had gotten a bit too close to some residents, it was put down by the conservation officer.
READVICTORIA – A briefing document was written for Finance Minister Colin Hansen exactly two months before the 2009 B.C. election to prepare him for questions on Ontario's decision to sign on to the harmonized sales tax.
READA grizzly sow and her two cubs were spotted by residents of the Southview neighbourhood at the top of 14th Avenue around 7:30 am.
READ2.4 per cent cut first in a decade
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After a year off, the Kootenay Ice held their annual golf tournament at the Cranbrook Golf Course last Friday. The tournament featured the Ice players and coaches along with several supporters from the community.
READWith five returning players and eight incoming players, the College of the Rockies women's volleyball team will have much more depth this season than in recent years.
READWith a new head coach and several new faces throughout the organization, the Kootenay Ice will undoubtedly have a different look heading into training camp.
READWith just over a week to go to this year’s Paws for a Cause Walk in the East Kootenay, donations are already coming in to the SPCA. East Kootenay Walk Coordinator Gwen Baril (right) recently accepted a cheque for $900 from Pretty Pooch Paws ‘n Spa.
READA&W restaurants across Canada raised money Thursday with ‘Cruisin’ for a Cause’. Cranbrook A&W raised $2,619 for the MS Society.
READEnvironmental hearings for a proposed oil sands pipeline across northern B.C. are underway, with opponents lining up against it.
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To celebrate rural heritage and family values, Fort Steele Heritage Town will host the annual Kootenay Country Fair on Sunday, September 12.
READGet your girlfriends together for a night of entertainment, refreshments and fun benefiting Cops for Kids on Wednesday, September 15, at 7:30 pm at the Tamarack Centre.
READThere was a lot of shaking going on at Fort Steele Heritage Town, as the site hosted the fifth annual Gold Panning Days August 21 and 22. The celebration of pioneer culture is the main event at Fort Steele for August.
READThe Salviulo family in Riondel is looking to set up a scholarship in memory of their son Brandon who passed away last year. To raise the money necessary to get it started, they are organizing a fundraising weekend September 10 to 12 in Riondel.
READFrank Gordon Shannon has seen a lot in his life and contributed to communities in the East Kootenay. Last Monday, he celebrated his 99th birthday at ‘The Gardens’ care home in Qualicum Beach, B.C.
READThe first annual Kidney Walk in Cranbrook was a go on Sunday, August 29, despite the less than inviting weather. Walk organizer Jenn Smith says they had 25 brave walkers and many volunteers to ensure a very successful event.
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