The City of Trail is asking residents to be aware of water service interruptions and lane closures to be aware of in the next two days: Water Service: This notice is to inform the residents in East Trail of the following water service interruptions: From Thursday, June 9, at 10 p.m. to Friday, June 10 […]

My husband and I are a retired couple on a fixed income who have recently moved to Ooteschenia. We have an account with Waste Management for our garbage pick up. They offer WEEKLY service only and will not accommodate our needs of a MONTHLY pick up. We feel we are being penalized for striving to be green! We re-cycle, burn ...

Of the 55 fentanyl-detected overdose deaths recorded in the past two-and-a-quarter years in the Interior Region, two have been in Castlegar, one in Nelson, and one in Trail, according to a report released today by the BC Coroner Service (the data is from Jan.1, 2014 to April 30, 2016). In the two years prior, 2012 […]

Mine rescue teams from across British Columbia gathered last weekend to compete in the 61st annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition, becoming part of the rich history of B.C. mine rescue competitions that date back to 1915. More than 100 years after the first mine rescue competition took place in B.C., mine ...

Concerns by the local residents, environmental groups and the Okanagan First Nation that proposed logging above Summit Lake Provincial Park could crush hundreds of blue-listed toads while destroying their habitat has resulted in logging being stopped until winter said Valhalla Wilderness Society (VWS) in a media release...

The wildfire burning in the Gilpin area east of Grand Forks remains, as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, at 224 hectares, according Karlie Shaughnessy, Fire Information Officer with the Southeast Fire Centre. “With cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels, they’ve managed to get the fire 40 per cent contained,” she added. Today, 64 BC Wildfire Service […]

Unionized staff at Kootenay Savings Credit Union have voted 94% in favour of job action, said Jeff Bromley of the United Steelworkers Locals 9705 and 1-405 in a media release Wednesday. Bromley said the vote came after 17 days of negotiations during the past six months. Bromley said the key sticking points remain the employer’s...

BC Wildfire Service crews are working with local fire departments to respond to two wildfires burning between Christina Lake and Grand Forks. These wildfires are not currently threatening any structures or communities, but they are near Highway 3 and are highly visible. The highway was temporarily closed earlier today, but has reopened to single-lane, alternating […]

RCMP said the missing 19-year-old has been found. Police made the announcement in a media release Tuesday evening. "Thank you for your assistance. He has been located safe and sound." MISSING: Police seek help finding missing teen The Castlegar RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing 19-year-old Keven...

Fifty years ago, Selkirk College embarked on its mission to serve the communities of the West Kootenay-Boundary region through inspiring lifelong learning and transforming lives through education. In September, the college is inviting all those who have been impacted over five decades to return home for a golden celebration....