Davidson Brook (Castlegar) Wildfire under control
The BC Wildfire Service has handed off the management of the Davidson Brook wildfire to the Castlegar Fire Department. The Castlegar Fire Department plans to patrol the area for the next week to ensure any hot spots are extinguished. The fire status remains as being under control. Find the most current information on the BC...
RCMP speak to sudden death of Genelle woman, housing issues in Trail
On Monday, Aug. 8, at 8:32 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of the sudden death of a 62-year-old Genelle woman in a forested area near the Birch Bank Station Road in Trail, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman was discovered deceased by a man walking ...
Update on Davidson Brook (Castlegar) wildfire as of 3 p.m. Tuesday
In consultation with the BC Wildfire Service, the Castlegar Fire Department has officially updated the status of Davidson Brook wildfire to being held, which means it is not likely to spread beyond predetermined boundaries under current conditions. There are 19 firefighters from the BC Wildfire Service currently on site,...
BC cop wins gold at 2023 World Police & Fire Games
A Vancouver Island RCMP officer is coming home with a suitcase a little heavier after winning the gold medal in Cross Country Mountain Bike in the scope of the 2023 World Police & Fire Games which was held in Winnipeg. Forty-two-year-old Sgt. David Vunic, who is currently posted at the West Shore RCMP, has been an avid ...
UPDATE: Fire near Nancy Greene Lake now "being held."
UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service now identifies the Lamb Creek Fire as "being held" -- not likely to spread beyond its current size under current conditions. Original story: A wildfire discovered Sunday, August 6, is burning approximately one kilometre south of Highway 3 and the boundary of Nancy Greene Provincial Park, and ...
UPDATE: Castlegar wildfire currently at just over 2 hectares, considered contained, as of 6:15 p.m.
The Castlegar Fire Department continues to work on the Davidson Brook wildfire and made progress today. The fire is now expected to stay contained within a fire-guarded area. The fire was officially mapped today and is currently reported at just over 2 hectares. The Castlegar Fire Department has been supported by the Robson...
CP Rail trestle fire in Genelle
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a CP Rail trestle on fire in Genelle. Surrounding trees and brush also ignited, but KBRFR crews were able to efficiently limit extension and extinguish the fire. The scene has now been turned over to CP Rail. Captain Jason Milne said the call came in at 10:50 p.m., Sixteen...
Stage 3 Outdoor Water Conservation Implemented for Beaver Valley Water Service Amid Drought Conditions
In response to the Lower Columbia Region's extreme drought level 4 – Extremely Dry, residents in the Beaver Valley Water Service are now under Stage 3 Outdoor Water Conservation measures. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) and Village of Fruitvale have enacted these measures to promote responsible water usage...
Natural Swimming Ponds at Millennium Park Temporarily Closed
The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine maintenance, Civic Works crews noted an issue with the well at Millennium Park & Ponds that feeds the ponds and irrigation infrastructure. A replacement part has been ordered but until repairs can be completed, the City is...
Boil Water Notice issued for the West Robson Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a Boil Water Notice for users on the West Robson Water System. The system is located on Broadwater Road in the community of West Robson on the western border of Robson-Raspberry, within RDCK Electoral Area J. West Robson is downstream of the Hugh Keenlyside Dam on ...
