The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History, and Science Society is thrilled to announce the selection of The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative Inc. (MBAC), with Patkau Architects Inc., as the architectural design collaboration team, for its highly anticipated gallery relocation and renovation project. Following a rigorous Request for Proposals (RFP) process that drew submissions from top-tier […]

The City of Castlegar has received $158,215 through the Local Government Development Approvals Program administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to support a new housing initiative focused on standardized housing designs, modular and prefabricated construction, and streamlined development approvals. The funding will support the City’s Infill Housing Program, which aims to make it […]

Effective July 10, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is pleased to announce the Boil Water Notice issued for users on the West Robson Water System has been rescinded. On June 22, 2026 a Boil Water Notice was issued as a precautionary measure due to planned construction requiring depressurization of the water main. Construction involving the water mains has been […]

People in the Kootenays will have better access to locally produced food, while businesses and producers will benefit from new opportunities to reach more customers, thanks to provincial support for the Nakusp and Area Development Board’s Agri-food Alliance initiative. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing almost $72,000 to […]

The Skills Centre has been a cornerstone of workforce development and poverty reduction in Trail since 1997. For nearly three decades, the organization has supported job seekers and equity-denied groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers to employment, through innovative training, education, and community programs. Over time, the Skills Centre evolved from delivering […]

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) has added three new Type 5 Wildfire Trucks to its fleet to address the increasing risk of wildfires in and around our communities. Over the last five years, KBRFR has responded to 165 wildfires locally and deployed firefighters and apparatus numerous times across the province to help other communities […]

On June 14th, the cadets of 531 City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets held their 75th Annual Ceremonial Review. The Cadet Parade Commander for the ceremony was Warrant Officer Second Class Joachim Aquino and the Reviewing Officer was Major (Retired) Marika Szabo, a former Commanding Officer of 531 Squadron. During the parade, Warrant Officer […]

Local food producers in the Kootenays will have more opportunities to grow and reach more customers close to home, thanks to provincial support for a food-procurement social enterprise initiative. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing nearly $65,000 to support Kootenay Food Council’s Kootenay Regional Food Procurement Social Enterprise […]

Community invited to grand opening celebration on June 18 The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is inviting its residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of Moonlit Meadows, a new yurt at Beaver Valley Family Park and Campground, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Thursday, June 18, from 4 to […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is sharing an update on the Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project, which has now moved into the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) stage. Issued on May 28, 2026, the RFPQ invites qualified design-build firms to submit information about their experience and capacity to deliver the project […]