Fatal crash on Hwy 1 west of Golden
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at roughly11:50 a.m., Golden RCMP, Trans Canada East Traffic Services (TCETS) and Emergency Services responded to a fatal collision on Highway 1, near Donald, BC, according to RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov."Upon arrival it was determined that a semi truck jack-knifed into oncoming traffic and collided with a...
Rent freeze extended, pending increases cancelled
Effective immediately, the Province is extending the freeze on rent increases until July 10, 2021, under the powers of the Emergency Program Act and COVID-19 Related Measures Act. This is an interim measure to provide stability and advance notice for renters and landlords while a new cabinet is sworn in. Increases set to...
Castlegar City Council HIghlights
Council endorsed two applications to the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program for: Up to $600,000 through Community Economic Resilience funding stream to support proposed improvements to the West Kootenay Regional Airport terminal; and Up to $175,000 through the Destination Attraction funding stream to support...
RDCK implementing new spectator policy at indoor recreation facilities
On Oct. 30, the BC Provincial Health Officer updated its guidelines on gatherings and events. This order outlines the safety requirements for allowing a maximum of 50 patrons to attend events. These requirements are extensive in order to ensure the safety of our communities. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK),...
IHA expands online lab booking
Interior Health is expanding booking options for lab patients throughout the region. Effective Nov. 9, lab appointments can be booked online or by phone in Castlegar, Trail, Williams Lake, Cranbrook and Merritt. The online booking tool can be found at https://www.labonlinebooking.ca/login Booking appointments online enhances...
Wolverine research boosted by citizen science
Faces & Places: Doris Hausleitner Story by Nicole Trigg, Kootenay Conservation Program Wildlife biologist and Selkirk College ecology instructor Doris Hausleitner has always had a penchant for species that are considered something of an underdog, those without champions to promote their cause. It’s no wonder then, that ...
BC committed to regional environmental assessments, but experts warn they might never happen
COVID-19 has delayed the Environmental Assessment Office’s work on establishing regulations for regional assessments, which will look at the cumulative effects of all past, present and future industrial projects By Matt Simmons, for The Narwhal At first glance, northwest B.C. is a vast wild landscape home to big forests, even...
Navigational Lock Closure at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam
BC Hydro wishes to advise the public that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 6 until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9. This closure is necessary to undertake maintenance on the upstream and downstream gates. Regular hours of operation for the Navigational...
Creepiest/Cutest Costume Contest - win pizza for the whole family!
It’s a beautiful, sunny Halloween day today, traditionally a very exciting occasion for kids of all ages – but this year, there’s maybe more to fear than ghosts and ghoulies Covid-19 has forced us all to shake off the cobwebs and be a little more creative in ensuring the holiday is adequately eerie without be downright...
Castlegar, have Your Say on Renewable Energy Priorities
The City of Castlegar wants the community’s input to prioritize potential actions on renewable energy priorities. The City is asking residents to share thoughts on the draft West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan. The plan proposes a list of actions around transportation, energy efficiency, and diversion of organic waste....
