A small kindness project started by two University of Lethbridge students is encouraging people in Crowsnest Pass to slow down, explore their community and share a little joy with their neighbours.

The regional library system serving Crowsnest Pass is warning municipalities that flat funding and rising costs are putting pressure on shared library services across southwestern Alberta.

Crowsnest Pass council has approved a land use bylaw amendment allowing two planned units in a Southmore Drive development to be redesignated for residential use.

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is asking Crowsnest Pass council to help advance plans for expanded cardiac care in southern Alberta, saying residents continue to face higher cardiovascular risks while travelling long distances for treatment.

Crowsnest Pass council will debate a proposal next month that would direct administration to prepare 2027 operating budgets with expenses reduced by 10 per cent compared with 2026 levels.

Elk Valley firefighters responded to a gas leak in Hosmer Wednesday afternoon after a resident struck a gas line while using an excavator.

Crowsnest Pass residents were asked to help shape municipal priorities during a town hall focus group held June 16 at the Crowsnest Community Hall.

The session, which ran from 6 to 8 p.m., was described by Mayor Pat Rypien as the municipality’s first town hall meeting and a council-led initiative meant to gather ideas directly from residents. Approximately 46 people attended the open house.

Raylene Oram has been recognized as the Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area F Volunteer of the Year for 2026.

Northback officials say a new socioeconomic impact study prepared by Ernst and Young shows the revised Grassy Mountain project could bring billions of dollars in economic activity to Canada while creating local business opportunities in southwest Alberta.

Crowsnest Pass council will provide a letter of support for the concept of building the largest miner’s Davy safety lantern in Canada, but the letter will stop short of committing the municipality to the full project.

Crowsnest Pass council heard a call for a broader local conversation on land use, watershed protection and economic resilience during its June 9 regular meeting.

Elk Valley Resources raised $948,954 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation through this year’s Mining for Miracles campaign, marking the company’s most successful campaign to date.

John Hague has been named the Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area G 2026 Volunteer of the Year.

The Ecosystem Services Value Calculator was developed by the Oldman Watershed Council, Green Analytics and Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. It allows users to estimate the annual economic value of services provided by different land types, including wetlands, grasslands, forests, riparian areas, shrublands and open water.

Crowsnest Pass council designated the Cameron School property as a Municipal Historic Resource during its June 9 regular meeting, while also advancing a road closure bylaw and hearing updates from council members on recent community events.

Sparwood council delayed further consideration of a proposed traffic regulations bylaw after concerns over truck traffic, speeding and business impacts on Michel Creek Road prompted councillors to seek more public input.

Residents, builders and developers in the Regional District of East Kootenay are being reminded to check development application fees before submitting planning related applications, with selected fee changes set to take effect July 1.

Sparwood council was asked to explore whether a removable seasonal sport floor could turn the Sparwood Arena into a multi-use recreation space when the ice is out.

Sparwood council supported a liquor licence application for Game On: Indoor Playground, Bowling and Rec Room after a short public hearing held before the June 2 regular council meeting.

The Crowsnest Pass Pride Society marked a milestone during Pride Month with its first ever Pride picnic, held during the community’s second Pride Month celebration.