Recent News
The Kiwanis & Rotary Clubs of Trail and the City of Trail invite everyone to celebrate Canada Day on Saturday, July 1 at Gyro Park with family-friendly activities from 10 am to 2 pm. |
The BC Wildfire Service has granted the Castlegar Festival Society an exemption from restricted equipment and activities, as defined in Section 12 of the Wildfire Act, permitting the Sunfest fireworks display to proceed Saturday, June 3, 2023. |
BC Hydro is hosting a virtual meeting to provide information about Columbia facility operations. |
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. |
Regional News
Two swimmers were rescued from the swift waters of the Goat River Wednesday in Creston.
Creston RCMP said on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, officers assisted in a swift water rescue on the Goat River in Creston.
RCMP said the two people were swimming in the river and got swept away in the high, swift water into rapids.
Although very few households in the regional district are in unsuitable homes, a draft housing action plan has revealed more than 17 per cent of households are in an unaffordable home.