Provincial Grant helps RDKB get FireSmart-er
A $690,000 grant from the Province of BC will help Regional District of Kootenay Boundary residents get FireSmart-er. The Union of BC Municipalities’ Community Resiliency Investment Program funding is the largest grant ever received by the RDKB’s Emergency Preparedness Service. “We are extremely grateful for the Province of...
Wildlife overpass to keep drivers, bighorn sheep safe
Teck Resources Ltd. is stepping up with a $2.5-million contribution to construct a wildlife overpass on Highway 3 near Radium Hot Springs. Project partners, for the new wildlife overpass south of Radium Hot Springs will reduce vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep, making that stretch of Highway 93/95 safer for residents and other highway users while protecting […]
City of Castlegar Property Taxes due July 4, 2023
The City of Castlegar reminds homeowners that all property taxes are due on July 4, 2023. Residents are encouraged to pay on time to avoid a 10 per cent penalty which is automatically applied to unpaid taxes after the deadline. The City offers the following property tax payment options: • in person or online through...
Fireworks a go for Canada Day in Trail
Great news! The Canada Day celebration at Gyro Park on Saturday, July 1 will include a celebratory fireworks show. The Southeast Fire Centre has rescinded the category 2 open fire ban effective June 16, allowing the committee to proceed with the show. The fireworks will be launched from the Gyro Park boat dock at dusk,...
RCMP seek info after fatal plane crash in northern BC
Police are looking to speak with additional witnesses after a small plane crash killed one man near Simpson Lake on Sunday afternoon. On June 25, 2023 at 5:41 p.m., the Chetwynd RCMP received a report of a plane crash at Simpson Lake in the Mount Lemoray area. Police attended the crash site and confirmed that the pilot and ...
Castlegar, Nelson among top three worst communities for killing black bears
Nelson and Castlegar have the dubious distinction of ranking the second and third (respectively) deadliest communities for black bears in B.C. The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals presented a report yesterday listing 2022's eight deadliest communities in the province for black bears, Prince George being...
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank are expected to increase by 1.6 metres (5.2 feet) from now until Sunday. ...
Wheels & Reels -- calling all mountain bike enthusiasts
iF3 Mountain Biking 2023 and Rossland Mountain Film Festival are thrilled to announce "Wheels 'N Reels," an action-packed event celebrating the exhilarating world of mountain biking films. Taking place on June 23rd and 24th, 2023, in the picturesque town of Rossland, British Columbia, this event will showcase captivating...
FortisBC reminds customers to prepare ahead to minimize summer energy bills
With B.C.’s southern interior expected to experience extremely hot summer weather, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) would like to remind its customers that taking proactive measures to reduce energy use can help minimize higher bills during periods of extreme heat, while still keeping you and your household safe and comfortable....
Complex arena upgrades to be finished months ahead of schedule
The upgrades to the arena floor at the Castlegar and District Community Complex are two months ahead of schedule. Originally planned to be under repair until Oct. 15, the new completion date for the arena floor project at the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) facility is now Aug. 9. “The RDCK is very pleased with...
