British Columbia’s ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups have just wrapped up the busiest year in B.C. GSAR history. As COVID-19 restrictions pushed people to explore outdoors, it also drew GSAR groups out to a record number of requests to assist the public. “Our search and rescue volunteers in B.C. are world class, and...

Over the last week, construction has continued to progress quickly, and they are nearly finished in the area between 18th and 21st and will soon start working in the zone between 21st and 24th. In the next week, you will expect to see: No work over the long weekend. The construction area is getting cleaned and trench patches...

NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says funding for Kootenay West airports will help them stay open so people can travel for essential purposes and access the services they need. This support will ensure these companies are able to weather the challenges due to decreased ridership brought on by the COVID-19 and help them plan for a...

Construction activities progressed well over the past week.  Starting March 29, the community can expect to see: Crews out during regular hours (6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) with minimal evening work; Patching of pavement over utility trenches from 18th – 21st Street; Storm main installation and tie-in near 18th Street; Water main...

The Prince George RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 12-year-old male youth reported missing has been located, and he is safe and sound. Thank you to the media and public for your assistance. Previous coverage:  The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Prince George youth. Luke was...

A new partnership will employ more than 1,400 tourism and hospitality workers in mass vaccination clinics — creating hundreds of jobs for B.C.’s hard-hit tourism, hospitality and sport sectors. “British Columbians have risen to many challenges during this past year, with people and businesses finding new and innovative ways...

Crews are now scraping, sweeping and washing streets and sidewalks to remove winter sand and clean up the City.   Sweeping begins on Columbia Avenue, main artery roads and the downtown core as they see the most traffic. Following that, City crews clean residential streets at higher elevations as they normally have higher...

The week of March 22, the community can expect to see:  *   Major work focused in the same areas as the contractor navigates the challenging task of protecting existing utilities like electricity and gas lines.  *   Crews out during regular hours (6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) with minimal evening work;  *   Water service and hydrant...

The City is helping residents deal with yard waste again this spring, providing two options for grass, lawn and hedge clippings, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, shrubs, and branches. Option 1 - Curbside pick-up April 6 in North Castlegar and April 7 in South Castlegar May 25 in North Castlegar and May 26 in South ...

The Province is helping communities bring crucial improvements to regional airports with a boost in funding as part of B.C.’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan and B.C. Air Access Program grants. The $9.28 million will enhance local airport infrastructure with initiatives like upgraded taxi lanes, new airside paving and green...