Notice of Work – City Water System
On Friday, May 13, the City of Castlegar will be working on its water system to ensure optimum performance, maintain water quality, and increase storage of water for fire fighting. As a result of this work, residents south of 17th Street (the railway tracks near Safeway) may notice a reduction or increase in water pressure....
Fine issued for Coastal GasLink project
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued a second administrative penalty to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) for non-compliance with conditions and orders related to erosion and sediment control under its environmental assessment certificate. The fine of $170,100 was issued following several inspections by...
Beyond Extinction: Sinixt Resurgence Film Tour
Autonomous Sinixt are hosting a film tour through the Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland) between May 12 and May 15. The screening times are as follows: Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Arrow Lake Theatre Nakusp, BC Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The Royal Theatre Trail, BC Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. Civic Theatre Nelson, BC Saturday,...
Cougars and cameras and deer, oh my! BCWF holds 50/50 fundraiser
A fundraising initiative by the BC Wildlife Federation will give locals a chance to win big while supporting important wildlife projects. Order your tickets by midnight, Friday, June 24, 2022 for a chance to win the 50/50 Jackpot - up to $496,250. The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1 p.m. The proceeds from...
Summer camp leaders needed for Camp Cawabunga & Adventure Camp to run this summer
The City of Trail’s Parks & Recreation Department is still seeking fun and energetic camp leaders for Camp Cawabunga and Summer Adventure Camp, both scheduled to run from July 4 to August 26. The camps offer theme weeks packed full of adventure, games, sports, arts, crafts, and a whole lot of fun. The camp leader position...
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Kootenay Pass
A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected.Heavy snow will develop over Kootenay Pass now through Monday on Hwy 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, according to Environment Canada.Snow levels will remain at or below mountain pass levels in southern BC through the weekend. A series of disturbances...
BC SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders due to avian influenza outbreak
The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and to empty bird baths due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading across the country. Avian influenza - or "bird flu" - is a virus that can affect many different species of birds. This includes farm animals like chickens and turkeys,...
Castlegar Notice of Weed Control - Hard Surfaces
As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 10, 2022 at the following areas: All traffic islands; All City sidewalks; and All City-owned parking lots. Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 10, 2022, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will ...
B.C. conducts test of system, expands emergency hazards alert
A test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency. This year, the Province is expanding use of the Alert Ready system in B.C. beyond tsunami warnings and Amber Alerts...
Midway Mill resumes operations after a maintenance-mandated shutdown
After a four-week long shutdown to repair and restore mill equipment, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill is back in operation. The shutdown started April 4, and was a way to conduct a thorough check-up on the health of all the machinery and ensure a smooth-running operation for the remainder of the year, said Plant Manager...
