BC Conservation Officers are engaging in Campfire Ban Patrols as wildfire season continues to ramp up across the province. “Over the weekend, BC Conservation Officers conducted campfire ban patrols across several regions of the province,” read a Facebook post on BC conservation wall. “Unfortunately, numerous illegal fires were discovered.” They said a total of 19 […]

A man who claimed to be on a test-drive has had his prospective purchase impounded just east of Merritt, over 300 kilometres away from the dealership where he started. On July 17, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., on Highway 97C near Elkhart, BC, a grey Toyota sedan was stopped for excessive speed when a BC Highway […]

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Alert for one property and homes in the vicinity of Lightning Peak Road and Highway 6 due to the Inonoaklin Creek (N51198) wildfire discovered on Saturday, July 25. The property is […]

Exhibition Dates: August 13 – October 31, 2026 Artist Reception: Saturday, September 12, at the Kootenay Gallery of Art from 2-4pm What is it about dogs that connects us? How do they bring people together, shape our relationships, and leave lasting impressions on our lives? For the Love of Dog is a multimedia exhibition that […]

Wildfires are occurring across the province due to increased lightning and hot, dry weather. Whether you’re travelling or staying close to home, stay prepared by checking road conditions, having an emergency kit ready, and checking in on friends and family who may be affected. Be sure to check out the following. Drive BC: https://www.drivebc.ca/ Emergency Info […]

As wildfire activity increases, government is encouraging everyone throughout BC to pre-register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) before an emergency occurs, regardless of where they live or how close they are to an active wildfire or other emergency event. Emergency Support Services (ESS) make it quicker and easier to receive support if you need to […]

Opening a vehicle door seems like a routine action, but it carries a legal responsibility. Section 203(1) of British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act requires that you must not open a vehicle door into moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so. A recent BC Supreme Court decision shows that this duty remains even […]

Castlegar RCMP is updating  the public that the man who was swept down the Columbia River on June 21, 2026, has been located deceased. The deceased man’s identity has been confirmed, and his next of kin have been notified. Castlegar RCMP extends its condolences to the man’s family and friends during this difficult time. Previous coverage: The Castlegar RCMP is […]

Ask a Geologist Our Ask-A-Geologist program is back! Stop by the Museum on select Saturdays from 1 -3 p.m. this summer and pick the brain of one of our Friends of the Roger Terhune Geology Club geologists. Bring your burning geological questions and your mystery rocks and minerals for identification. Explore some of the specimens […]

  Effective at 12 noon Pacific Time on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Category 1 campfire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Anyone conducting a Category […]