Sign up for lake monitoring this summer so everyone can continue to Live Laugh Lake
Summer in Canada would not be the same without access to freshwater lakes. Last year, Canada experienced a record number of heatwaves, wildfires and extreme droughts that affected lakes all over the country. Understanding the impacts of climate change on our lakes requires data collected over multiple years, but many of the...
British Columbians urged to prepare for floods, wildfires
To prepare for this year’s spring freshet and wildfire seasons, the Province is urging caution and encouraging people to prepare for these hazards. British Columbians can take steps to better protect their homes and financial security by buying flood and fire insurance, and can take further action to minimize the potential...
Student art showcase: Young Visions Present and Future
West Kootenay youth Stanley Humphries, Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (both Trail and Castlegar) and Rossland Summit School are featuring their art in the annual Young Visions exhibition. It opens Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm at the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar. Everyone is welcome to attend the free opening event....
OP/ED: Six Years, 9000+ Deaths – Is there an end in sight?
Over 9,000 people have died in BC as a result of drug toxicity since the government declared a public health emergency into substance-related harms in April 2016. Year over year death tolls continue to rise, with 2021 the highest on record in our province - 2,224 people died, a 26% increase over the year before. “These are ...
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably on Saturday, April 9: • At 6:00 a.m., flows will decrease from 595 m3/s to 453 m3/s. • At 7:00 a.m., flows will decrease from 453 m3/s to 340 m3/s. • At 8:00 a.m., flows will […]
Province gives Castlegar's new Chamber location a quarter-mill-dollar boost
The Province of B.C. is kicking in $250,000 for the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce's new digs – a multi-purpose commercial/tourism hub to be called The Confluence. Mass timber and Passive House certification will combine for the first time in the West Kootenay region of BC through the construction of The Confluence, to support...
FROM THE HILL: MP Cannings and NDP leverage their power for big wins in Budget 2022
Parents, workers and advocates across healthcare and housing sectors are celebrating some key wins the NDP secured from the Liberal government in Budget 2022. “It is day worth smiling about if you’re a kid or parent. By the end of the year all children under 12 will have access to free, quality dental care. The Liberals and...
Developer Plans to Fence Properties & Park in South End in Preparation for Housing & Commercial Development
Nexus Development Group will fence properties in the south end of the City on Friday, April 8 in preparation for a four-storey housing and commercial development. Both 2405 Columbia Avenue and 2404 6th Avenue will be fenced to ensure development preparations can begin safely. Additionally, the City-owned Brandson Park, located...
Two Suspected Arsons in Trail Sunday
On Sunday, April 3, at 3:25 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP and Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to an intentionally set grass fire near the 5000 block of Hwy 3B, in Trail, according to Trail detachment NCOIC Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. KBRFR extinguished the fire while Trail RCMP conducted a scene examination...
Ground-breaking for new Habitat for Humanity Build Project in Castlegar
On Tuesday April 19, Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC will be breaking ground on a new multi-family, affordable housing project in Castlegar. Four families will be given the opportunity to achieve the dream of affordable homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s newest build project in Southeast BC. Located at 560 8 Street in Castlegar. Neil […]
