CP Rail trestle fire in Genelle
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a CP Rail trestle on fire in Genelle. Surrounding trees and brush also ignited, but KBRFR crews were able to efficiently limit extension and extinguish the fire. The scene has now been turned over to CP Rail. Captain Jason Milne said the call came in at 10:50 p.m., Sixteen...
Stage 3 Outdoor Water Conservation Implemented for Beaver Valley Water Service Amid Drought Conditions
In response to the Lower Columbia Region's extreme drought level 4 – Extremely Dry, residents in the Beaver Valley Water Service are now under Stage 3 Outdoor Water Conservation measures. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) and Village of Fruitvale have enacted these measures to promote responsible water usage...
Natural Swimming Ponds at Millennium Park Temporarily Closed
The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine maintenance, Civic Works crews noted an issue with the well at Millennium Park & Ponds that feeds the ponds and irrigation infrastructure. A replacement part has been ordered but until repairs can be completed, the City is...
Boil Water Notice issued for the West Robson Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a Boil Water Notice for users on the West Robson Water System. The system is located on Broadwater Road in the community of West Robson on the western border of Robson-Raspberry, within RDCK Electoral Area J. West Robson is downstream of the Hugh Keenlyside Dam on ...
Navigational Lock at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam closed for emergency repairs until September
The navigational lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is currently closed for emergency repairs and will remain out of service until repairs are completed. At this time, we anticipate the navigational lock will return to service in mid-to-late September. Regular hours of operation for the navigational lock are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Castlegar Floral Displays in Distress
Many of Castlegar’s floral displays have died or are showing signs of distress following an error in watering practices. The City believes some displays were impacted after being watered by a truck that had been used for dust control. One vehicle is used for both services as a standard practice. After dust control is complete,...
Summer heat forcing reduction in permitted angling times
Anglers in the Kootenays are being asked to fish in the morning and early afternoon to protect fish from the effects of warm water later in the day. The ministry is reducing recreational fishing activities for several areas in the Kootenay region. From July 31 until Sept. 10, 2023, angling in these areas will be closed from...
East Trail Water Service Disruption, July 31 and Aug. 1
Residents in the affected areas will receive hand-delivered notices. There will be a water service interruption for businesses and residents of the 1700, 1800 and 1900 blocks of Fourth and Fifth Ave, as well as the 1500 and 1600 blocks of Main and McLean Streets, between approximately 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM on Monday, July 31 to...
Severe drought conditions impact the RDCK
Severe drought levels and unprecedented conditions are being experienced not only in the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), but across the entire Province of BC. In BC, drought levels are measured on a 0-to-5 scale and the RDCK is at level 4. This means adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are...
Cranbrook RCMP Assist in Wildfire Evacuations and Rescue of Three-Legged the Dog
On July 17, at roughly 3 p.m., the RCMP in Cranbrook responded to an urgent call from the First Nations community of ?aq'am. The community was in immediate danger due to the rapidly spreading wildfire, believed to have been sparked by downed hydro lines. Upon receiving the alert, all available RCMP officers in Cranbrook, in...
