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The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board held its annual election for Chair and Acting Chair today, and both incumbents were re-elected by acclamation. Sparwood Mayor David Wilks will serve his fifth term as Chair. “This is an exciting time … Continue reading →

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has committed an additional $15 million in funding to advance the construction of a third floor on the already-approved two-story Oncology/Renal Project at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) and demonstrate … Continue reading →

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has approved additional funding of over $30.2 million for the F.W. Green Memorial Home Redevelopment in Cranbrook to ensure this important project continues to move forward. Interior Health recently informed … Continue reading →

REPOSTED FROM: INTERIOR HEALTH More people living in the East Kootenay region will have access to high-quality long-term care as Interior Health prepares to build a new care community with 148 beds. “As people age, they want to be able … Continue reading →

It was an emotional farewell at the February Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board Meeting as Chair Dean McKerracher announced that he would not be re-running for the Chair’s position, and will retire from politics in October after 20 years … Continue reading →

Hospital District Keeps an Eye on the Future The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District continues to plan ahead for large infrastructure projects to ensure funds are available when needed. After several years of a zero percent increase in taxes, the … Continue reading →

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board held its annual election for Chair and Vice Chair Friday and both incumbents were re-elected. This will be Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher’s seventh term as Chair. “We have a diverse Board that works … Continue reading →

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has elected its Chair and Acting Chair for the coming year. Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher has been re-elected Chair for a fifth term. “We have been very successful over the past year in … Continue reading →

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The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher has been re-elected Chair for a fourth term. “I thank my fellow Directors for their continued confidence in … Continue reading →