City gets grant funding for energy-efficient construction
The City of Castlegar received $46,000 from FortisBC’s BuiltBetter Communities Program to help the local building community get a head start in preparing for the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code. The BC Energy Step Code is a voluntary performance-based standard introduced by the Province of B.C. which will change the...
Remains of missing Wilmer man found by Columbia Valley RCMP
The search for a missing Wilmer man ended today in tragedy following the discovery of his remains. Martin Baker was last seen on Sept. 2, 2020, when he departed his Wilmer home with his Pitbull cross Rusty for a walk. Concerned for his well-being, RCMP launched a search and activated Search and Rescue crews, who scoured the...
Important information for BC renters during COVID-19 times
British Columbia’s maximum annual allowable rent increase for 2021 is set at 1.4%, which is less than half of what it would have been prior to changes made by the Province in 2018. Prior to that change, the previous government allowed rent increases to be the rate of inflation, plus an additional 2%. By removing […]
Columbia River levels to rise by roughly 2.5 feet Friday
BC Hydro is advising the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place on Friday, Sept. 4: Date Time Change From To Friday, September 4 7:30 a.m. ↑ 1,416 m3/s 50,000 ft3/s 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 8:30 a.m. ↑ 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 1,699 m3/s 60,000 ft3/s 9:30 a.m. ↑ 1,699...
'Pirate' trails a problem on Deerpark Hill
Rossland, BC. Teck is reminding all users of the Deerpark Hill area, located on Teck lands, that unauthorized trail-building and unauthorized off-road vehicle use is strictly prohibited in the area. Rossland is a popular spot for recreationalists using authorized trails. Unfortunately, there has been unauthorized...
The new Emergency Department at KBRH is open for service
Effective Tuesday, September 1, people who live in the Kootenay Boundary region can now access the updated emergency department (ED) at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail. “I am pleased to see this portion of renovations at KBRH open to patients. The emergency department and electrical redevelopment...
Interior Health declares Kelowna cluster over; new cases spike to 294 from weekend provincially
As the COVID-19 numbers in BC continue to rise, Interior Health has seen only marginal increases and recently declared the Kelowna cluster over after cases per week remained low for four weeks. In an emailed statement, Medical Health Officer Dr. Sivina Mema said IH would like to thank local elected officials, businesses, residents and visitors […]
Crews continue to battle Talbot Creek Wildfire
The Talbot Creek Wildfire, which has grown to an estimated size of 323 hectares, experienced minimal growth overnight Wednesday the BC Wildfire Service website said. “The minimal growth occurred within control lines,” BC Wildfire Service said. “This fire continues to produce smoke and is highly visible from the Slocan Valley as well as surrounding communities.” […]
Trail City Council approves daytime security patrols
Trail City Council has approved Selkirk Security Services Ltd. (Selkirk) to provide additional day patrols of downtown, Rossland Avenue, Gyro Park, and other high activity areas and neighbourhoods by a minimum of six hours per day, to a maximum of 49 hours per week until the end of September 2020. These security patrols start...
RDCK issues Evacuation Alert for Lebahdo, Little Slocan, Passmore and Vallican
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) based on recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service has issued an Evacuation Alert for 305 homes in the communities of Lebahdo, Little Slocan, Passmore and Vallican. All residents must be prepared to leave their homes at a moment’s notice in...
