Free Community Astronomy Event: Saturday, May 9
The Kootenays own astrophysicists are hosting an event that highlights both our communities and our heavens. Her letter is as follows: My name is Steffani Grondin and I am an astrophysicist at the University of California San Diego. My colleague Ella Meyer (CC’ed) is a Quantum Computing Outreach Coordinator at the University of British Columbia. We […]
Fuel Spill Response at Warfield Petro-Canada
At approximately 08:47 this morning, 11 members from Station 374 (Trail) and 2 members from Station 372 (Warfield) responded to a significant fuel spill at the Warfield Petro-Canada. The spill occurred in the alley behind the station during a fuel truck offloading operation. As a precautionary measure, crews evacuated a small area behind the station […]
DriveSmartBC: Changing Lanes After a Left Turn in BC: Who Has the Right of Way?
Question: After I have turned left onto a street that has 2 lanes of travel for my direction, how far do I have to drive before I can change into the right lane? I recently had a situation where a driver turning right on red nearly hit me when I tried to move over. Who is […]
Salmo school locked down as RCMP manage threat situation
On April 27, Salmo RCMP responded to a report involving threats towards police made by a man who alleged he was in possession of weapons and intended to use them at a downtown Salmo residence. Due to the nature of the allegations and the proximity of the incident to a local school, officers attended the area […]
RMDC: Pro D Day Workshop with Sarah Parrell: Make a DIY Coin Snatching Bank
Join guest artist Sarah Parrell for a special Pro D Day workshop to create your very own custom DIY Coin Snatching Bank! Armed with cardboard, creativity, and a bit of glue gun magic, kids will build their own custom, crank-activated banks to stash coins and tiny treasures. This workshop is available to youth ages 7+ […]
Three men arrested in 2022 Castlegar homicide
Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the 2022 homicide of 51‑year‑old Jean‑Luc Noel Levesque. On August 11, 2022, Jean‑Luc Noel Levesque was found unresponsive near the 1800 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. He was not a known resident of the community and was believed to have travelled to Castlegar prior […]
In Loving Memory of Gloria Smee: 1948 - 2026
Gloria Smee was born on September 8, 1948, in Ogden, Utah, to Nephi Manning and Ruth Mae Manning. She lived a life shaped by creativity, resilience, and a heart that never stopped giving. She adored her four children—Angela Ferraro, Heidi Smee, Todd Smee, and Holly Smee—whom she lovingly called her sun, her moon, and her […]
Keenleyside Navigation Lock Closed
The navigation lock at Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is closed until further notice due to unplanned maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to reopen the lock. Regular hours of operation for the navigation lock are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. […]
Column: Wars and Humankind, Living and Dying
“We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of daycare. You can’t do it… We have to take care of one thing: military protection.” — President D. J. Trump, USA “It takes money to kill bad guys.” — Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back […]
Water Resource Mapping for Wildfire Suppression
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. Led by Living Lakes Canada, a water science and stewardship non-profit, this initiative is helping communities across the Columbia Basin strengthen their emergency readiness by identifying and […]
