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Please sign or email the #BC government if you agree that #trapping shouldn't be allowed on public land. Open to all worldwide 🖊️ ⬇️

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A 2 yr old Husky, Moon, was tragically killed by a baited Conibear trap in #EastKootenay. We’ve partnered with @exposedwildlife.bsky.social to support Moon’s owners in calling for the creation of Moon’s Law, which would prohibit trapping on public lands in BC. Add your voice: buff.ly/JRe7kFi #bcpoli
January 17, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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A 2 yr old Husky, Moon, was tragically killed by a baited Conibear trap in #EastKootenay. We’ve partnered with @exposedwildlife.bsky.social to support Moon’s owners in calling for the creation of Moon’s Law, which would prohibit trapping on public lands in BC. Add your voice: buff.ly/JRe7kFi #bcpoli
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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"The City of #Cranbrook is now using #drones to monitor former #encampment sites and wooded areas where #unhoused people were living amid #publicsafety concerns in the #EastKootenay community" #mentalhealth #addiction #humanrights #BC #BritishColumbia #Canada www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Cranbrook using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites | CBC News
While a community member who accesses support services related to mental health and addiction said the drones raise concerns about residents’ human rights, city officials say Cranbrook has been dealin...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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ICYMI: “Properties ordered evacuated after train derailment east of Cranbrook, B.C.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#CPKC #Cranbrook #EastKootenay #TrainDerailment
Properties ordered evacuated after train derailment east of Cranbrook, B.C. | CBC News
Multiple train cars derailed Saturday morning in the East Kootenays in B.C., about 16 kilometres east of Cranbrook, according to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
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November 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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“The railway company says a preliminary assessment shows that about 12 cars were involved, including some carrying wood products and tanker cars carrying propane.” globalnews.ca/news/1155039... - Global News

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Investigators deployed to scene following a train derailment near Cranbrook, B.C. | Globalnews.ca
Investigators are probing a CPKC derailment east of Cranbrook, B.C., where about 12 cars, including propane tankers, left the tracks. No injuries reported.
globalnews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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ICYMI: “Five properties have been placed under an evacuation order and a state of emergency has been declared following a train derailment east of Cranbrook Saturday morning.” www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/... - @castanet.net

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Five properties evacuated, state of emergency declared following train derailment near Cranbrook - Nelson News
A train has derailed near Cranbrook Saturday.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Order for five properties on Fenwick Road due to a train derailment. Anyone in the affected area must leave immediately. More info: www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/... - Regional District of East Kootenay

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#CPKC #Cranbrook #EastKootenay
Screenshot of evacuation order area
November 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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“Area restriction rescinded for the Silver Basin area” www.e-know.ca/regions/colu... - e-know.ca

#BCWildfire #ColumbiaValley #EastKootenay cc: #Invermere #Wildfires
Area restriction rescinded for the Silver Basin area | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay
Area restriction rescinded for the Silver Basin area
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September 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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September 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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ICYMI: “Three wildfires burning in East Kootenay” www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/news/three-w... via Creston Valley Advance

#BCWildfire #BugabooProvincialPark #CanalFlats #EastKootenay #Grasmere #SilverBasinWildfire #UpperFinleyCreekWildfire
Three wildfires burning in East Kootenay
Evacuation alert, area restriction in place for Silver Basin Wildfire south of Bugaboo Provincial Park.
www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca
September 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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“Heat warnings issued for parts of B.C. Interior, North Coast”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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Heat warnings issued for parts of B.C. Interior, North Coast | CBC News
The B.C. Wildfire Service says 4,382 lightning strikes were recorded in B.C. on Friday and Saturday.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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“A wildfire has led to evacuation alerts and closures for the popular Bugaboo Provincial Park in B.C.'s East Kootenay region on Sunday.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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Wildfire leads to evacuation alert, closures near B.C.'s Bugaboo Park | CBC News
A wildfire has led to evacuation alerts and closures for the popular Bugaboo Provincial Park in B.C.'s East Kootenay region on Sunday.
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August 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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“There is a new start this afternoon in the Grasmere area west of Loon Lake. N11789 is estimated at 2.1 hectares.” www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/... - Regional District of East Kootenay

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Emergency Info | RDEK
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August 31, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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“The five people – a mixed group of Ontario and B.C. residents – were reportedly refusing to leave Bugaboo Provincial Park after flooding prompted its partial closure on Sunday...” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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5 charged for disobeying B.C. provincial park closure, conservation officers say
A group of hikers and rock climbers was charged under B.C.’s Park Act this week after allegedly failing to comply with the public-safety-related closure of a provincial park.
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August 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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#BCAg #BCAgriculture #EastKootenay #RuralBC

Prime grazing land owned by Province of BC sitting unused, East Kootenay cattle ranchers say -- www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prime grazing land owned by province sitting unused, East Kootenay cattle ranchers say | CBC News
Cattle ranchers in southeastern B.C. are growing more frustrated over government-run grazing land that is going unused, and the overall effect it's having on the province’s agriculture industry.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Kimberley, BC - Looking forward to playing the new album for you this Saturday*.
*And let's just pretend I said 'April' instead of 'March' in this clip. 🫣

Show details: www.StephenFearing.com/tour

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April 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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“The B.C. government is ramping up wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training a new wave of recruits, following a record number of applicants.” www.e-know.ca/regions/east... - e-know.ca

#BCWildfire #EastKootenay #Wildfires
Record application numbers for BC Wildfire Service | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation
Record application numbers for BC Wildfire Service
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March 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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A series of FireSmart events are underway to help #EastKootenay residents make their properties more fire-resilient.
www.myeastkootenaynow.com/39137/news/c... - My East Kootenay Now

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More FireSmart events underway across RDEK : My East Kootenay Now
A series of FireSmart events are underway to help East Kootenay residents make their properties more fire-resilient. A debris bin event is going on for North Hirtz Street residents in […]
www.myeastkootenaynow.com
September 21, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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The evacuation order for 14 properties and alert for 38 properties in response to the #KikomunWildfire have been lifted. www.myeastkootenaynow.com/38780/news/c... - My East Kootenay Now

#BCWildfire #EastKootenay cc: #Cranbrook
Evacuation order and alert lifted for Kikomun Wildfire : My East Kootenay Now
The evacuation order for 14 properties and alert for 38 properties in response to the Kikomun Wildfire have been lifted. This comes as the firefighters have been gaining ground against […]
www.myeastkootenaynow.com
September 10, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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An evacuation order and alert have been issued on Monday in the #BaynesLake area due to the #KikomunWildfire. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/09/09/k... - City News Vancouver

#BCWildfire #EastKootenay
Wildfire triggers Evacuation Order, Alert in Baynes Lake area
An evacuation order and alert have been issued on Monday in the Baynes Lake area due to the Kikomun Wildfire.
vancouver.citynews.ca
September 10, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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A wildfire has triggered a "tactical evacuation" in the community of #BaynesLake in southeast British Columbia.
bc.ctvnews.ca/wildfire-tri... - CTV News Vancouver

#BCWildfire #EastKootenay
Wildfire triggers 'tactical evacuation' in B.C. community of Baynes Lake
A wildfire has triggered a "tactical evacuation" in the community of Baynes Lake in southeast British Columbia.
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September 10, 2024 at 4:16 AM
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“All evacuation alerts for the Ravenshead fire have been rescinded as the fire is now being held.”
www.myeastkootenaynow.com/38220/featur... - My East Kootenay Now

#BCWildfire #EastKootenay #RavensheadWildfire
Evacuation alerts rescinded for Ravenshead fire : My East Kootenay Now
All evacuation alerts for the Ravenshead fire have been rescinded as the fire is now being held. “We want to acknowledge the incredible work by the crews which, in combination […]
www.myeastkootenaynow.com
August 22, 2024 at 12:45 AM
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#EastKootenay wildfire update Monday, Aug. 12: www.myeastkootenaynow.com/37937/news/e... - My East Kootenay Now

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East Kootenay wildfire update Monday, Aug. 12 : My East Kootenay Now
One new fire was sparked over the weekend, but BC Wildfire Service crews have already gotten it under control. The fire was discovered on Aug. 11 near Ta Ta Creek […]
www.myeastkootenaynow.com
August 13, 2024 at 3:01 AM
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The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Fire & Rescue Services has deployed to lend a hand to the #BCWildfire Service. www.myeastkootenaynow.com/37623/news/c... - My East Kootenay Now

#EastKootenay
RDEK deploys firefighters to help fight wildfires : My East Kootenay Now
The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Fire & Rescue Services has deployed to lend a hand to the BC Wildfire Service. Crews will support structural protection efforts in communities in […]
www.myeastkootenaynow.com
July 31, 2024 at 2:58 AM
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Tactical evacuation in response to #MadiasCreekwildfire: www.e-know.ca/regions/colu... - e-KNOW

#BCWildfire #EastKootenay #FairmontHotSprings
Tactical evacuation in response to Madias Creek wildfire | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay
Tactical evacuation in response to Madias Creek wildfire
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July 23, 2024 at 1:05 AM