Layne Gallant

Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.
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Golden Town Council reverse original time observance decision

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
Golden and nearby Area A residents will not turn their clocks back this fall. 

October will bring a planned power outage to Golden region

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
BC Hydro has a planned extended power outage for Golden coming in October.

Golden gets started on two infrastructure projects this week

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
The Town of Golden has two infrastructure projects starting this week.

Updated: Missing man found

Missing Person Layne Gallant -
Golden-Field RCMP are requesting help from the public in locating missing person Jonas Rollinmud.

Construction is underway on Rec-Plex Park year-round washrooms

Community Layne Gallant -
Construction is underway on new year-round washroom facilities and other upgrades at Golden’s Rec-Plex park block.

Golden will align with most of B.C. following vote on time change

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
Golden town council has voted to end seasonal clock changes and remain on Mountain Standard Time year-round, aligning the community with most of British Columbia.

Golden Council approve transfer of funds for Rec Plex Washrooms

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
Golden Council have directed staff to transfer the unused money from the completed Racquet Courts Facility Project to Rec Plex Park Block Washroom Project.

Kootenay groups receive B.C. parks conservation funding

Environment Layne Gallant -
Several Kootenay organizations are receiving financial support through the B.C. Parks Licence Plate Program for community-led conservation projects. In 2026, the Community Park Enhancement Fund is providing $350,000 to 106...

Columbia Valley RCMP investigating fatal collision on Highway 93

RCMP Layne Gallant -
Two people have died after a fatal motor vehicle accident in Kootenay National Park.

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

Health Layne Gallant -
Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Kootenays getting funding and new trades training seats

Labour Layne Gallant -
The B.C. government is investing $241 million over three years to expand skilled trades training across the province, including the Kootenay region.

Golden approves 2026 budget and five year financial plan

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
Golden Council approved the 2026 Budget and 2026–2030 Financial Plan, focusing on maintaining services, upgrading infrastructure, and planning for future growth.

Golden will sweep winter away with final street sweeping rounds

Town of Golden Layne Gallant -
Golden's final rounds of street sweeping are set to begin on Tuesday, May 19. 

FortisBC promotes safe spring planting to avoid emergencies

Energy & Utilities Layne Gallant -
FortisBC is reminding Kootenay residents to look up, check for overhead power lines and plan ahead before planting this spring. 

BC Highway Patrol ramp up enforcement to reduce risky driving

RCMP Layne Gallant -
Along with warm weather, May will bring increased enforcement from BC Highway Patrol as part of a High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District gets emergency fire funding

Fire Layne Gallant -
The B.C. government is investing nearly $4 million to improve emergency response across the province.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

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MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

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A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.
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