Elk Valley

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

“An excellent example of what the future looks like” – snowless valleys and, for now, snowy mountains
January 27
The snowpack bulletin of the winter shows an above-average snowpack for most of the Kootenay-Columbia. But focusing too much on this high-elevation data risks painting an overly rosy picture.
Join the Youth Climate Corps Kootenays
January 21
Applications are now open for both the West and East Kootenay 2026 Youth Climate Corps seasons. Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or…
Now hiring: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew
January 16
Climate Action Technician East Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: Early May to late August, 2026 (exact dates TBD) with the potential for an…
Now hiring: Climate Action technician, West Kootenay
January 16
Climate Action Technician West Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract dates: Early May to late August 2026 (with the potential to extend into fall, pending…
B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues
January 13
The proposed expansion of Elk Valley Resources’ (EVR) Fording River coal mine has formally entered British Columbia’s environmental assessment process public comment period.