After hosting two successful events in the Kootenay Resilience Festival’s four event schedule — Food Forum and Energy Expo — organizers are set to host what promises to be one of the more critically interesting discussions as panelists and attendees gather to discuss housing. The Festival’s Housing Highlight will bring together panelists from all corners of the […]

BACK for its second year, watch a variety of international and local artists rock out at the RED base area with the gorgeous Red and Granite peaks as the backdrop on Friday and Saturday Sept. 13-14. With delicious Food Trucks, craft beer + ready-to-drink beverages, and rockin’ tunes all day, this is one family-friendly festival […]

Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey to gauge public interest in a potential West Kootenay Inter-Community, Airport, Hospitality and Entertainment Shuttle Service. This service would provide transportation within and between communities, to get both to and from airports, hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, in […]

Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of hockey season by attending 2024 Smokiepalooza – a musical festival put on by the Trail Smoke Eaters and Powered by AM Ford and Power Paving on Saturday, September 7. This all-ages annual music festival at the City of Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park […]

Recognizing the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in rural and urban communities across the province, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program, which will provide small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to […]

To help keep people safe and informed during emergencies, the Province is providing funding to communities in B.C. to enhance emergency evacuation routes and improve public-notification planning. “As we face more severe weather events due to climate change, the safety of people remains the top priority,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate […]

The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park have reopened following a temporary closure. The ponds were closed Wednesday, August 14 after crews noted water quality concerns and closed the ponds as a precautionary measure. Crews flushed the ponds with fresh water to improve their condition. Then, they took water samples, which were tested and […]

The Trail Chamber of Commerce has launched a new campaign – South Kootenay Quest How Kootenay are you? The South Kootenay Quest is an interactive campaign that encourages locals to rediscover their region through curated experiences developed through a regional #buylocal lens. Experience the magic of local and discover your backyard with South Kootenay Quest! $10,000 in prizes to win, […]

 I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who attended my retirement dinner earlier this week. The evening was truly special, and I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and well-wishes from so many friends, colleagues, and community members. A special thank you to Premier David Eby for making […]

City of Castlegar residents and businesses serviced by the City’s water system were under a Boil Water Notice August 9-12, 2024, following a widespread power outage. “Providing safe, clean, and reliable drinking water is, and continues to be, a priority for the City,” says City of Castlegar Mayor, Maria McFaddin. “City-wide Boil Water Notices are […]