Trevor Crawley

A flood watch has been isseud for parts of the East Kootenay, including tributaries around Fairmont Hot Springs, Elkford and Kimberley and surrounding areas.

The Canadian Rockies International Airport is getting $729,660 in provincial funding earmarked for space capacity upgrades as part of $8 million that is being distributed for airport upgrades in 18 communities across B.C.

The RDEK is urging the public to be aware of the potential for isolated flash flooding amid the spring melt, as the St. Mary Forest Service Road is washed out in at least two places and is currently impassible past the 47 kilometre mark.

School district officials and staff gathered for a community engagement night at Mount Baker Secondary School on May 26 to provide a general snapshot of student learning objectives, school growth and strategic plans.

The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an evacuation alert for properties in Fairmont due to flood risks following sustained rainfall for much of the day and more precipitation in the forecast.

The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an evacuation alert for properties in Fairmont due to flood risks following sustained rainfall for much of the day and more precipitation in the forecast.

The East Kootenay was downgraded to a high streamflow advisory on June 1 after a surge of rain and warm temperatures put much of the region on a flood watch.

The upper pools at Lussier Hot Springs have been filled in with material from a damaged retaining wall in response to public safety concerns, according to a spokesperson with the Ministry of Environment.

Popular hot springs area has been closed since January due to public safety concerns

Local government dignitaries, city staff and contractors officially broke ground on the Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility on June 2. (Submitted)