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Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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Thunder Cats defenceman jumps to ACAC

Creston Thunder Cats defenceman Jace Litoski is college bound after signing with the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Conservatives candidate Rob Morrison

As the federal election grows near, get to know your local Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Conservative Party of Canada candidate: Rob Morrison. Who is Rob Morrison? Rob Morrison is the incumbent MP for...

Creston defenceman excited to be back in front of home fans

Defenceman Chase Bambrick has decided to finish off his hockey career playing with his hometown team. Bambrick signed a contract with the Creston Valley Thunder Cats last week. He played all...

More trades made in Eddie Mountain Division

Teams keep making moves ahead of the 2024/25 KIJHL regular season. The Creston Valley Thunder Cats have traded forward Lucas Hughes to the Osoyoos Coyotes for the playing rights of...

Former Creston hockey player joins Canucks coaching staff

Former Creston Valley Thunder, Jason Krog, has joined the Canucks organization as a skills and skating coach. Krog was previously the assistant coach of Burnaby Winter Club U15 Varsity and...

Thunder Cats welcome new head coach and GM

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats have a new bench boss after hiring Geordie Wudrick as head coach and general manager. Wudrick is joining the team after a successful season as...

Another KIJHL team on the move

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation of the North Okanagan Knights to Quesnel. The team, now known...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

Thunder Cat brothers bring in KIJHL awards

Two Creston Valley Thunder Cats players have taken out this years' Kootenay International Junior Hockey League's top defenceman and...

New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams...

More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers

An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions. B.C....

More snow expected to hit region, snowfall warnings could be issued

Warmer weather may finally be coming to the region, but heavy snow may also be coming. Environment Canada has issued...

Kootenay snowpack far lower than normal levels

B.C. is seeing extremely low snowpack across the province compared to last year. The BC River Forecast Centre released its...

Province launching do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening

The B.C. government is launching an at-home screening program that will test for cervical cancer. Provincial officials said it's the...

Heavy snow expected across Kootenays

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of southern B.C. including both the East and West Kootenay. Snow,...
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Adam Bremner-Akins joins B.C. Greens leadership slate

The B.C. Greens have announced Adam Bremner-Akins from Port Coquitlam as the third and final candidate in the party’s leadership race.

Drought and strong winds challenging firefighters in B.C.’s northeast

The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned today's strong winds expected across much of the province could lead to more extreme wildfire activity.

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Three B.C. First Nations get federal funding for clean energy projects

Three First Nations in British Columbia will receive federal funding for clean energy projects.
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