e-KNOW East Kootenay News Online

East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) is the region’s only locally owned community news provider. Owned by journalist Ian Cobb and publisher Carrie Schafer, e-KNOW brings independent, old-school journalism to an online newspaper updated daily.

We cover the people, issues and events that matter across Cranbrook, Kimberley, the Elk Valley, the Columbia Valley, the Ktunaxa Nation and communities in between. Our website, weekly e-newsletter, subscriptions and community event listings are free.

Ian has worked in East Kootenay journalism since 1991 and has earned more than 40 awards. Regional advertisers make e-KNOW possible. Please support the businesses that support local news.