We are pleased to invite you to attend our Columbia and Duncan operations update meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. PDT. This meeting will be held virtually via MS Teams. During this meeting, we will provide information about this year’s snowpack, forecasted inflows, and the expected summer levels for Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Reservoir, Arrow Lakes […]

The BC SPCA wants to remind guardians during emergency preparedness week and National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 11, that when they make an emergency plan for their family, they need to plan for their pets too.           “Making a plan for your pet not only ensures their safety, it also plays a role […]

On May 3, 2024 just after 2 p.m., Castlegar RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on the Hwy 3 Kinnaird Bridge east of Castlegar, according to detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor.  Upon police attendance it was determined six vehicles were involved in the collision. The highway was closed in both directions while […]

WildSafeBC Castlegar is now up and running for 2024. WildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education and community solutions. It is a program managed and delivered by the BC Conservation Foundation in communities across BC. Tara Pejski, as the WildSafeBC Coordinator for Castlegar, will be returning for her third […]

In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5-11), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be conducting its annual TEST of the Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, May 7th at approximately 2:00 pm. Anyone registered with the RDCK’s Emergency Notification System will receive a TEST NOTIFICATION via mobile phone (text), email, landline call, or Voyent Alert! app, depending on which notification option you […]

Groundwater is needed in the Columbia Basin for a multitude of reasons. It’s a crucial freshwater source for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and commercial purposes. It’s connected to surface waters and helps maintain water levels in wetlands, streams, rivers, and lakes. It is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems, including habitat for fish, waterfowl, and wildlife. Careful […]

BD and Nina came to KAAP  together from less than ideal circumstances.   They would do much better being adopted together, so we would like to see them go as a pair as they are very bonded.  They have lived with a dog before so would likely be fine around a cat-smart dog. They are on […]

Communities in Bloom has proclaimed the week of May 6, 2024, as Communities in Bloom Week which creates an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the benefits derived from Communities in Bloom and the countless volunteers and individuals that make our community a great place to live. The Communities in Bloom program fosters community strength, involvement, […]

As the weather warms and more vulnerable road users are on our roads, ICBC and police are kicking off an education and enforcement campaign to encourage drivers to travel at safe speeds to prevent crashes and keep everyone on our roads safe. Research shows that the faster you drive, the more likely you are to […]

Hundreds of residents will find their homes more energy efficient as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin perform energy retrofits on affordable rental housing. These projects — taking place in 23 buildings in 11 communities and benefiting 371 individual units — are being supported by Columbia Basin Trust. “There are so many reasons this work is […]