*Evacuation Alert rescinded for the communities of Argenta and Johnsons Landing. Evacuation Alert rescinded for Village of Slocan and a portion of the surrounding area in Electoral Area H. Evacuation Order partially rescinded on the west side of Slocan Lake due to Mulvey Creek wildfire. Currently there are two Evacuation Orders remaining in the RDCK: […]

The tree fruit industry is an iconic part of the economy in the southern Interior of BC, particularly in the Okanagan Valley.  Bowls of sweet black cherries, juicy fresh peaches and bright red apples have always brought visitors and a good way of life to the region.  But it has never been easy for the […]

On Aug. 18, at 3:24 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 3B near Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 42-year-old Warfield man and his passenger sustained injuries after the man crashed his vehicle on the highway. The […]

On Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1:22 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report that two men had sustained gunshot wounds after they were dropped off at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 45-year-old Langley man and a 40-year-old Surrey man […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

Residents of the Pavilion long-term care home in New Denver are now home following the lifting of a local evacuation alert and the re-opening of Highway 6. Residents were moved to alternate locations on July 25 due to risks associated with the Slocan Complex fire. Interior Health would like to thank all partners involved for […]

The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine water testing, Civic Works crews noted water quality concerns and closed the ponds as a precautionary measure. Crews will flush the ponds with fresh water over the next few days to improve these conditions. The City expects the ponds to remain closed […]