Much of life today revolves around technology. More and more people are seeing new opportunities in the areas of video and music production, creating digital art and animation or recording their own podcasts. Yet not everyone has access to the technology required to participate or thrive in this digital world. Soon, more...

A local 51-year-old tow truck driver has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to help another motorist, according to RCMP Sgt. Chad Badry, of West Kootenay Traffic Services. “On Nov. 17, just after 5:30 p.m. Castlegar RCMP were called to a collision between a vehicle and a deer on Hwy 22, from Castlegar from...

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board of directors re-elected Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks Director Roly Russell as board chair and Electoral Area C/Christina Lake Director Grace McGregor as vice-chair at the November 14 board meeting a media release said. “This has been an exhausting and interesting year as...

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received some good news regarding the aftermath of floods in the region last spring after BC Premier John Horgan gave written assurance from that the Province of BC is committed to flood recovery in the Boundary. In a media release the RDKB said Horgan's letter announced that...

Please be advised that the final lift of paving has been tentatively scheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). This means single lane alternating traffic for the entire weekend and MAJOR delays. An alternate route to your destination is strongly advised. The City of Castlegar and Marwest would also...

The Castlegar Fire Department had a busy afternoon yesterday (Tuesday), according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said they received a call regarding a gas leak at a construction site on Arrow Lakes Drive at just after 1 p.m. “There’s a multi-family housing complex there, and everyone had to be evacuated to their mustering ...

Weather was the primary factor in two multi-vehicle MVIs this morning, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Turner. First was the “schmozzle” called in at 10:15 a.m. involving nine vehicles on Hwy 3 west just before 14 Avenue. Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio said there were actually two groups of vehicles involved in this. “There were two […]

Whether biking to work, hiking peaks or walking pets, Columbia Basin residents prize the trails in our communities and surrounding areas. To improve these paths and support healthy outdoor lifestyles, Columbia Basin Trust is launching its new three-year, $1.5-million Trail Enhancement Grants. “Basin residents rely on trails for recreation, exercise and everyday life, and this […]

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary recently held its October Board Meeting. Here is a general overview of discussion items and major decisions from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors meeting. The next board meeting is on (Wednesday) November 14 at 6 p.m. in our Trail office. Cannabis...

So far, most of the discussion about Proportional Representation (PR) has focused on fairness. Without a proportional voting system, there’s no way to make every vote count equally. But there are other reasons to adopt it, arguably as valid: it would bring social and financial stability and cut waste. In elections using...