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East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) is a complimentary daily newspaper that stands out as the sole locally-owned source for community news in the East Kootenays. We cover a wide range of communities, including Cranbrook, Kimberley, and the Elk Valley towns of Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford. Additionally, we serve the Columbia Valley, which includes Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere, and Radium Hot Springs, along with all the areas in between.

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Spirit of the Rockies hiring for festival

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

Want to be part of Cranbrook’s biggest and best festival and make some cash? Spirit of the Rockies Festival is looking for paid workers from June 19–22,– and we’d love to have you on the team. We’re offering $20/hour, paid by e-transfer the Tuesday after the festival. Various shifts and roles are available, including: Set-up and Take-down Crew; Parking Attendants; Roving Support Workers. Shifts Available:Thursday, June 19 – 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (set-up, lifting, moving supplies).
MLA Davis hosting John Rustad this evening in Cranbrook

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

BC Conservative Party leader John Rustad is visiting Cranbrook this evening, attending a Pints and Politics event with Kootenay Rockies MLA Pete Davis. They will be joined at Encore Brewing by Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis and fellow Conservative Party MLAs Rosalyn Bird (Prince George-Valemont), Ian Paton (Delta South), David Williams (Salmon Arm-Shuswap) and Donegal Wilson (Boundary-Similkameen).
Marysville Daze this Saturday

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

The Mark Creek Lions Club presents Marysville Daze this Saturday (June 7) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Things get rolling at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and the vendor market opens at 9 a.m.e-KNOW Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Article Share
Water main repair underway on Cobham Road

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

City of Cranbrook Public Works is completing an emergency water main repair today (June 5), on Cobham Road outside of the Manitoulin shipping yard. Residences located above Westlawn Cemetery may be without water for a short period while the repair is made. Traffic may be required to detour around the construction site. Please obey all signage or directions from staff. We appreciate your understanding. City of Cranbrook Article Share
Support for Cranbrook Community Theatre

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

The Rotary Club of Cranbrook is proud to support Cranbrook Community Theatre —a pillar of our local arts scene that has brought creativity, connection, and live performance to our community for over 50 years. Longtime Rotarian and Past President Leanne Jensen recently presented a donation to CCT Treasurer Michael Grossman in support of the Risk Reduction Peak Production Project.
Columbia Valley Food and Farm seeks volunteers

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

Columbia Valley Food and Farm is calling on community members who are passionate about reducing food waste and supporting local families. Volunteers will help with food collection, sorting, and meal prep, working alongside Lara and our team to turn recovered food into delicious, nutritious meals. We are looking for a very specialized volunteer to help with our social media and communications.
Floaties to footprints: the growing impact of users on the Columbia | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

Submitted by WildsightWarm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging you to consider the impact of your activity. The slow swirls of water coupled with shallow depths and easy access make the Fairmont Hot Springs-to-Golden stretch of the Columbia River a popular destination in British Columbia’s Columbia Valley.
Local teen representing B.C. in volleyball again

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

Cranbrook resident Mia Molnar, 17, is once again set to play for B.C. in volleyball again this summer in Toronto and Newfoundland. East Kootenay Volleyball Club member Molnar was invited to play in the 2025 All-Canadian Games, which will stream a match this Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Toronto time (4 p.m. Mountain). Cwench and Mizuno are sponsoring this U16/U17 event.
Fernie endorses a new framework for special events

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

By Erin KnutsonThe City of Fernie has introduced a new, more comprehensive framework for granting permits. This initiative, designed to streamline the process and ensure the successful execution of all Municipally Significant Events (MSEs), such as Wapiti, Griz Days, and Wednesday Socials, promises a more efficient and transparent process for event organizers and the broader community, bringing numerous benefits to all involved.
Dangerous tree removal underway at Elizabeth Lake

1 week ago | e-know.ca | Ian Cobb

The City of Cranbrook this morning (June 4) reported a total of seven dead or dying trees considered to be dangerous are set to be removed starting at 8 a.m. along the trail which runs along the highway at Elizabeth Lake. A bird assessment has been completed ensuring that these tree removals will not disturb any wildlife. Trail access closest to the lake and access to the Visitor Information Centre will remain open.