The Fording River mine: polluted water and broken promises

The B.C. government has accepted the Fording River Expansion into the Environmental Assessment process without a public comment period, arguing the public process they had back in 2021 was enough.

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Single Use Plastic Bag Ban – Invermere

June 2, 2022 by Wildsight Invermere

Wildsight member Stephanie Van de Kamp is presenting a request to Invermere Town Council on June 14, 2022 to enact a bylaw to ban single use check out bags in Invermere. If you would like to support this request, please…

June Climate Champion: Eat Pure

June 2, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

Eat Pure was chosen as Wildsight Golden’s climate champion for the month of June. Every month Wildsight Golden’s Climate Action taskforce elects a new climate champion based on initiatives they are doing in the community to reduce their…

Why the International Joint Commission is crucial to solving the Elk Valley’s selenium problem

May 25, 2022 by Wyatt Petryshen

Why is the involvement of the International Joint Commission (IJC) needed in the Elk Valley? Coal mining has occurred in the Elk Valley for over 100 years. Recently, coal production has drastically increased while water quality has decreased throughout Kootenay…

Speak up on Galloway Lands proposal

May 25, 2022 by Wildsight

Friday, May 27 update: A public hearing regarding bylaw amendments to permit new residential development on private property known as the Galloway Lands adjacent to Fernie Alpine Resort has been cancelled. We'll update when we know more.

Creston students restore wetlands

May 25, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

Creston students got their hands dirty and their heads full of knowledge thanks to an environmental education program recently. Students in Brian Ewashen's Grade 3-5 class at Canyon-Lister Elementary explored the forest ecosystem in the Creston Valley…

Hiring Summer Program Coordinator – Elk Valley Branch

May 20, 2022 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Summer Program Coordinator Positions available: 1 Deadline to apply: June 17th, 2022 Compensation: $20/hour Scope: 32 hours/week Start Date: July 5, 2022 End Date: Aug 30, 2022 Location: Fernie, BC Wildsight Elk Valley – Summer Program Coordinator Are…

Wildsight responds to the Ktunaxa Nation’s Media Statement on International Joint Commission Regarding Transboundary Kootenay Watershed

May 16, 2022 by Wildsight

K̓ukamaʔnam/Kimberley - “We are deeply concerned that Global Affairs Canada has unilaterally decided to walk away from discussions to engage the International Joint Commission (IJC) in the transboundary Kootenay River system.

Upcoming events

Plant-based potlucks
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, December 13
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 2 - January 3
Hold onto your seat—this year marks 50 years of adventure with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, and the Banff World Tour is bringing the celebration to you!
Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 9 - March 13
Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability & mountain culture
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, September 19
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability and mountain culture. A mountaintop presentation of select 50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival films on September 19, 2026.

The Fording River mine: polluted water and broken promises

Wildsight news

Single Use Plastic Bag Ban – Invermere

June Climate Champion: Eat Pure

Why the International Joint Commission is crucial to solving the Elk Valley’s selenium problem

Speak up on Galloway Lands proposal

Creston students restore wetlands

Hiring Summer Program Coordinator – Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight responds to the Ktunaxa Nation’s Media Statement on International Joint Commission Regarding Transboundary Kootenay Watershed

Hiring Summer Youth Crew – Elk Valley Branch

Electrifying the Eco Park: Marysville’s New EV Charging Station (Video)

Locally cherished area set to be logged during nesting and migratory bird season

The Fording River mine: polluted water and broken promises

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