Teck is implementing extensive preventative measures across its offices and operations in order to safeguard the health of its employees, while continuing to operate safely and responsibly maintain employment and economic activity. All Teck corporate offices have been closed and remote work implemented for all employees able...

In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry declared a provincial public health emergency, explaining there are now 83 new BC cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 186. There have also been three new deaths in the province: Two of the deaths were at the North Vancouver, ...

Dear Parents/Guardians, The BC government news announcement just finished. Premier Horgan, Minister Fleming, and Minister James each presented information on where we are at today in terms of provincial decisions being made in response to the current COVID-19 health crisis. Please note the following: • In-person instruction...

A career in the health care sector was pretty much a guarantee for Shelby Jorgensen. When she was a toddler, the 21-year-old Selkirk College alumna was diagnosed with type-one diabetes and since then has had an intimate connection to the vital importance of the health care system. When it came time to decide on what post-secondary...

The City of Castlegar is taking a collaborative approach and working closely with the community in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the situation evolving quickly, the City is vigilant in our planning and staying up-to-date as new information becomes available. We’re following the direction of the provincial and ...

All community complexes and recreation facilities and programs operated by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be suspended at the close of business today, Monday March 16, as part of the RDCK’s response to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. The closures will be in place until further notice, for at least four...

UPDATED:  RED Mountain Resort and Whitwater are both closed for the season. RED is closed for lift skiing — and also for ski touring and all forms of motorized access.  The area closed to skin-assisted wanderers, snow machines and other motorized vehciles, is shown in the attached map.  RED explains: “As a reminder, the area […]

The Province is making affordable, quality child care more accessible for families in Castlegar by investing in 30 new spaces.   “Partnering with local government lets us create more new licensed child care spaces that will help strengthen the community for years to come,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family...

With growing concern around COVID-19, and in support of social distancing, the City of Castlegar has decided to reschedule a public hearing on Twin Rivers Estates - Phase 2 and Voluntary Road Dedications originally scheduled for 5 pm on Monday, March 16. More information is available here<https://www.castlegar.ca/news/public-hearing-rescheduled/>....

On Wednesday, March 11 2020, Kalesnikoff was thrilled to be part of furthering local children’s education by providing Twin Rivers Elementary School in Castlegar, BC with financial assistance for their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, Kalesnikoff is committed...