Construction has begun on renovations to the CT scanner room at Kootenay Lake Hospital to prepare for a replacement. To maintain uninterrupted patient care during construction, a temporary mobile CT unit has been installed in front of the hospital. “Having access to quality health care close to home matters to all of us here in […]

Get ready to dance like there’s no one watching with Stubbs and the and Paris Pick and the Pricks at Music in the Dark. Presented by Trail & District Arts Council, as part of the Kootenay Savings Music in the Park series, this live music event happens on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7:30 to 10 […]

Castlegar RCMP is updating  the public that the man who was swept down the Columbia River on June 21, 2026, has been located deceased. The deceased man’s identity has been confirmed, and his next of kin have been notified. Castlegar RCMP extends its condolences to the man’s family and friends during this difficult time. Previous coverage: The Castlegar RCMP is […]

British Columbia could set a new all-time summer electricity demand record this week as hot weather drives increased use of air conditioning across the province. BC Hydro expects electricity demand to remain elevated through the week and could surpass the current summer peak record of 8,652 megawatts, set in August 2025, if temperatures continue to […]

More than 1,000 households across the RDKB are now better prepared for wildfire after taking part in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s FREE FireSmart Home Assessment Program. Since launching the FireSmart Home Assessment Program in 2022, the initiative has seen exceptional community support, helping homeowners better understand their property’s wildfire risks and take practical […]

With approximately 90 wildfires burning across the province and nearly 10,000 people under Evacuation Alerts and Orders, United Way BC is calling on British Columbians to donate to its United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund in support of communities affected. The fund provides assistance not only during emergencies, but throughout the months and years of […]

Ask a Geologist Our Ask-A-Geologist program is back! Stop by the Museum on select Saturdays from 1 -3 p.m. this summer and pick the brain of one of our Friends of the Roger Terhune Geology Club geologists. Bring your burning geological questions and your mystery rocks and minerals for identification. Explore some of the specimens […]

With provincial support, a new critical-metals hub is being created in the Kootenays to put local businesses in a better position to grow and create jobs by seizing new opportunities created through new, nearby major mining projects. “Critical metals are essential to the clean economy and B.C. is well positioned to be a leader in […]

  Effective at 12 noon Pacific Time on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Category 1 campfire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Anyone conducting a Category […]

Question: Do Intersection Safety Cameras improve road safety in British Columbia, or are they simply another way for governments to collect revenue? Answer: Research from British Columbia and other jurisdictions indicates that automated enforcement reduces red-light violations, excessive speeding and serious intersection crashes. Whether the current system should do more to identify repeat offenders and hold them […]