Leslie McBain co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm coming to West Kootenays
The free Compassion in Action Community Conference is coming up soon in Grand Forks on Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th , from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This free community event will include continental breakfast and a Doukhobor lunch each day. All attendees must preregister for the event at the Compassion in...
City of Castlegar Property Taxes due July 4, 2022
All Castlegar homeowners should have received their property tax notice by now. All property taxes are due on July 4, 2022 and 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: ...
Share your Thoughts - Castlegar's 2021 Annual Report Available for Review
The City of Castlegar’s 2021 Annual Report is now available for public review and comment. The Annual Report includes: •2021 Audited Financial Statements •Messages from the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Financial Officer •A progress report on strategic objectives & accomplishments •Key facts &...
Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society introduces Lend-a-Leash program
The Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society (SVRTS) has introduced a new feature for users of the 50-km long Slocan Valley Rail Trail. The “Lend-A-Leash’ program is intended to help ensure that dog owners have a leash available when they take their pet for a stroll on the Rail Trail. At three locations there will be a supply of...
High Streamflow Advisory for the West Kootenay Region
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for streams in the West Kootenay area. This advisory affects the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). Due to the rising snowmelt rates and forecast rain the potential for flooding has increased significantly. Residents are advised to stay clear...
Take-home fentanyl test strips prove useful as low-barrier drug checking approach
A research study conducted by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Interior Health (IH) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) was published this month in the International Journal of Drug Policy, titled Take-Home Drug Checking as a Novel Harm Reduction...
Aben Resources Announces Update on Slocan Graphite Project
Aben Resources Ltd. has shared an update on its Slocan Graphite Project, which spans 2,387 hectares and is located 34 km northwest of Castlegar. The Project has outstanding infrastructure, including forestry road access to the property, a high-voltage transmission line within 1.2 km of the property limits, and an existing...
Citizen scientists sought for B.C. wildlife study
If you have one day a year to spare, you can play an important role in a multi-year international study of B.C.’s mule deer. Since 2019, dozens of volunteers have been tending wildlife cameras across 30,000 square kilometres of the southern Interior to better understand changes in the mule deer population, their health, their...
Historic investments help B.C. prepare for wildfire season
British Columbians can expect cooler and wetter conditions in June, which means the fire hazard is anticipated to remain low through the early summer, as shown in the BC Wildfire Service’s latest seasonal outlook. Despite this, there are several key regions demonstrating drier-than-normal patterns, including southern Cariboo,...
Government launches preparedness plan for heat events, heat alert
The Province is launching the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to help ensure people, First Nations communities and local governments have the tools they need to stay safe during heat events. Under BC HARS, the Province is prepared to issue a Broadcast Intrusive alert for extreme heat emergencies. The Province is...
