Cyclist collides with vehicle on Columbia Avenue
On May 8, at roughly 4:15 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were alerted to a collision involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “Emergency services attended observing the cyclist on the ground receiving first aid from members of the public. “It […]
Break-ins to Castlegar sheds see multiple thefts
On May 5, the Castlegar RCMP received three separate reports of break and enter to sheds on private properties in the area of 2100 block Columbia Avenue and 1500 block of Hunter Place in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “The break and enters occurred sometime throughout the previous night,” Taylor said. “Two […]
KAAP's Adorable Adoptables: Sage and Nova
** Applications are required prior to meeting kittens as they are being fostered in private family homes** We will also give preference to those with another pet in the home to keep the kitten company when humans are at work or school. These little girls are as sweet as sweet can be, but they […]
Rossland man arrested for causing a disturbance, utter threats
On Friday, May 2, at 11:19 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to 36-year-old Rossland man causing a disturbance inside a business located in the 1000 block of Rossland Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officers located the man in the parking lot outside of the business. The […]
DriveSmartBC: Driving the Wrong Way on Divided Highways
It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]
Bears are back - and so is WildSafeBC
WildSafeBC Castlegar is now up and running for 2025. After emerging from their winter dens in April, bears will seek out protein-rich food sources in the valley bottoms, where many communities are situated. There have already been reports of black bears in the Castlegar area and some of these bears have been observed accessing unnatural […]
OP/ED: Neighbours United urges MPs to work together to support people and nature
Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]
RDCK to Test Emergency Notification System on Monday, May 5
In It Together, that’s the theme for Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 (May 4–10), a national campaign that reminds us that preparing for emergencies is a shared responsibility. Whether it’s a wildfire, flood, or power outage, our ability to respond and recover is stronger when we work together as neighbours, families, and communities. At the Regional District of […]
Teagan Kendrick Named BCHL's Top Goaltender
Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender. Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against […]
Save Genelle Fire Hall - May update and how you can help
Currently, the Genelle fire station is still officially scheduled for closure on June 25, 2025, but we will keep working to change this. Community efforts have made progress, and a decision on an extension is expected to be made on May 20 at the next RDKB East End Services Committee meeting. Volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door […]
