For readers who are passionate about the Columbia Valley!

East Kootenay News Online (e-KNOW) is a free online newspaper from the East Kootenays and the only locally-owned regional community news provider. We serve the communities of Cranbrook, Kimberley, Elk Valley (Fernie, Sparwood & Elkford), Columbia Valley (Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere & Radium Hot Springs), Ktunaxa Nationand all the communities in-between. Check us out at www.e-know.ca Sign up for regional weekly updates at https://www.e-know.ca/newsletter-signup/

Simply put, we help local businesses get found online.We're a dedicated team of certified digital marketing specialists that help local businesses address the challenges they face online and in the marketplace. Mountain Digital Marketing (MDM) has created systems and technologies to specifically reach the product and service industries through an omnichannel approach. Thanks to our technology, these tools allow us to do this at a fraction of the cost and time it would take a traditional agency.We offer a full suite of services including Reputation Management, Listing Builder, Social Media ...

In early 2024, with the support of locals, communities and their businesses,we launched The Trench - a magazine dedicated to people, life, culture andbusiness throughout the Columbia, Elk and Creston valleys. Collectible, and out three times a year, the magazine reaches over 400high-traffic, select businesses and 400 more rooms at hotel/resort andboutique accommodators in Kimberley, Cranbrook, Invermere/Radium,Fernie, Creston, Golden and The Crowsnest. Read by anyone between 18 and 80. Residing at thetrenchmag.com, withover 4,000 friends following along.