Layne Gallant

Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.
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Water sanitization increase for Creston as crews repair watermain break

Town of Creston Layne Gallant -
Workers for the town of Creston have observed mud and sediment entering the area where they are working to repair a water main break.

Creston residents under water restriction effective immediately

Town of Creston Layne Gallant -
Creston residents are being asked to limit water usage until further notice as of Saturday morning.  

Kootenay groups receive B.C. parks conservation funding

Environment Layne Gallant -
Several Kootenay organizations are receiving financial support through the B.C. Parks Licence Plate Program for community-led conservation projects. In 2026, the Community Park Enhancement Fund is providing $350,000 to 106...

Donation helps Creston Valley Hospital upgrade newborn care

Health Layne Gallant -
The Creston Valley Hospital will be able to provide better support to new born babies thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Creston Valley Hospital Tuck Shop. 

Centennial Park splash park will close for resurfacing next week

Town of Creston Layne Gallant -
The Splash Park at Centennial Park in Creston will be closed during the installation of a new surface from June 15 to June 22. 

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

Health Layne Gallant -
Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Kootenays getting funding and new trades training seats

Labour Layne Gallant -
The B.C. government is investing $241 million over three years to expand skilled trades training across the province, including the Kootenay region.

FortisBC promotes safe spring planting to avoid emergencies

Energy & Utilities Layne Gallant -
FortisBC is reminding Kootenay residents to look up, check for overhead power lines and plan ahead before planting this spring. 

BC Highway Patrol ramp up enforcement to reduce risky driving

RCMP Layne Gallant -
Along with warm weather, May will bring increased enforcement from BC Highway Patrol as part of a High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign.

Help plan for future emergencies with new risk assessment survey

Town of Creston Layne Gallant -
Creston residents are being asked to share their local knowledge as the town conducts a hazard, risk and vulnerability assessment aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness in the community.

HealthIM tool helps RCMP respond to mental health crises in Kootenay

Health Layne Gallant -
A new digital public safety tool called HealthIM has launched across RCMP detachments in Cranbrook, Columbia Valley, Creston, Elk Valley Regional, Kimberley, and Golden.

Creston project among nine to receive Columbia Basin Trust funding for climate resilience

Town of Creston Layne Gallant -
Creston and other communities across the Columbia Basin will be able to strengthen their response to climate change through funding from the Columbia Basin Trust for projects creating resilient, adaptive outdoor spaces.

Creston reminds residents to pay utility bills before end of year

Town of Creston Layne Gallant -
The Town of Creston is reminding its residents that the 2025 Utility Bill deadline is right around the corner. Officials want to make sure the public settle their payment on or before Dec. 31, 2025.  

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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