RCMP confirmed Friday that two people died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon east of Creston in Kitchener. Creston RCMP said that both drivers were deceased at the accident scene. The accident happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. with Creston RCMP, Creston Fire Rescue and BC EHS responding to a 2-vehicle collision on Highway 3. Crews […]

A Grand Forks man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident on Granby Road April 16th, 2023. At 2 a.m., on April 16th, frontline officers with the Grand Forks RCMP responded to a report of a man being shot inside a rural residence on Granby Road. Upon arrival, police and BC Ambulance […]

Langley RCMP confirmed Friday that the AMBER ALERT for missing 4-month-old child has been deactivated. RCMP confirmed that around 5 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, officers were notified by staff at Langley Memorial Hospital that Brianne Ford and son Tyler Durocher were at the facility. Police attended and confirmed both were in good health. However, […]

A news media website in Kelowna is reporting that a leak that was spilling millions of litres of sewage into Kootenay River has been stopped. The KelownaNow story said in the Ministry of Environment and Climate and Change confirmed the sewage leak has been “stopped” after divers spent Tuesday and Wednesday examining the three-kilometre pipe […]

Editor’s Note: The article below focuses on the federal carbon pricing system; please be aware that in BC, the Province runs its own carbon pricing system, but the carbon price for each is the same, and both the federal and the BC systems have rebates – paid quarterly – to benefit low-income and medium-income households. […]

Submitted by Kootenay Conservation Program Eight important conservation projects were approved last month by Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Directors to receive funding from the RDCK Local Conservation Fund (RDCK LCF) in 2024. A local government service, the Local Conservation Fund provides dedicated funding to valuable conservation projects in Electoral Areas A, D, E, […]

There’s a significant milestone for outdoor enthusiasts across British Columbia as the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) unveils the launch of the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC grant program. This initiative is designed to empower communities and volunteer organizations in their efforts to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and stewardship across the province. As a leading advocate for […]

As the region braces for another hot season of wildfires the regional district has stepped up its game in preparation. Approval has been given by the board of directors for an additional Emergency Program coordinator at the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Nelson office to address several immediate and ongoing needs, including preparing for […]

The Kootenay Gallery is thrilled to showcase the ephemeral and delicious art of cake decorating by hosting the winner of this past season’s Great Canadian Baking Show, Loïc Fauteux-Goulet, to the Gallery on Sunday, May 5. Mr. Fauteux-Goulet will provide a demonstration of both 2D and 3D cake decorating techniques for creating beautiful floral designs […]

The Province is supporting the preservation of a historic piece of B.C.’s aviation history to ensure its story can be shared with residents and visitors for generations to come. “The Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber is a proud symbol of B.C.’s ingenuity and innovation, representing cutting-edge technology in aviation firefighting of its time,” said Lana […]