Trevor Crawley

The Southeast Fire Centre is banning Category 2 open fires across the Kootenay region effective July 10 in order to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Two people died in a head-on motor vehicle collision east of Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park on July 8.

A number of BC Housing projects are proposed or underway in Cranbrook as representatives and stakeholders recently held an open house to showcase those initiatives to the public on July 7.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 72 properties in the Premier Lake area after a nearby wildfire blew up to 100 hectares on Saturday, July 11.

Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) responded to 543 calls for service during the second quarter of 2026, a 9 per cent decrease from the 589 calls recorded in Q1, indicating a modest easing in volume while overall service demand remained significant.

Residents in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and surrounding areas are invited to share input about the development of the Cranbrook Forest Landscape Plan, to guide forest-management decisions in the area.

Residents in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and surrounding areas are invited to share input about the development of the Cranbrook Forest Landscape Plan, to guide forest-management decisions in the area.

The B.C. Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Lussier River wildfire near Premier Lake north of Cranbrook that has grown to 115 hectares in size.

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The Lussier River wildfire near Premier Lake is now classified as ‘being held’ by the B.C. Wildfire Service, which means it is not projected to spread beyond the current perimeter.