Construction begins today on the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, marking a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary region. “Investing in modern health-care infrastructure is essential to making sure communities across British Columbia have access to the […]

German scientists are warning that global warming is accelerating, that the planet could heat by as much as 3 C over pre-industrial levels by 2050 — just 24 years from now — and that we could exceed 5 C of warming by the century’s end. This should be top headline news. It should alarm us […]

Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) announced Jan. 21 that it has selected VeriPark as its new digital banking partner, marking a major investment in its digital future and in the communities it serves across the Kootenays. The partnership will introduce a modern digital banking platform that enhances online and mobile   functionality, strengthens service delivery, and […]

On Jan. 22, shortly before 1 p.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a residential fire in the 1200-block of 1st Avenue in Castlegar, according to detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. He said an unknown man allegedly set fire to a red fuel can on the front porch of the residence and threw a Molotov cocktail through […]

Castlegar Rebels (3) at Kelowna Chiefs (4) OT Owen Miller buried the winner for the Chiefs, who trailed 2-0, and had a 3-2 lead before the Rebels tied it at the 20-minute mark of the third period. Miller beat Jac Carli, who finished with 46 saves. Miller also had an assist, starting the play to […]

Kootenay Gallery of Art is excited to kick off our 2026 Exhibition Schedule by highlighting two West Kootenay artists. A retrospective of Nelson’s Carol Reynolds life as an artist will be exhibited in the East Gallery. Known for her colourful oil paintings of landscapes and birch trees (including a mural at the Kootenay Gallery) Reynolds […]

“Emergency Weather Beds have been activated at 1660 Columbia Ave – Out Of The Cold Winter Shelter,” said Deb McIntosh on Facebook. “We now have an additional five beds (on top of the regular 10 beds) for tonight (Saturday) starting at 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning).” The phone number to contact them is […]

This summer, on July 11, the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome another Stanley Cup champion in Travis Green, as well as Andrew Ladd and Josh Gorges, along with Malcolm Ashford, Daryl Reaugh and the 2008-09 and ‘09-10 Vernon Vipers. Green, a Castlegar native, was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1989 in […]

Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential to protecting people, homes and critical infrastructure. To support that effort— particularly in small and First Nations communities—Columbia Basin Trust is providing nearly $1.4 million for 32 projects that will help communities prevent and respond to wildfires, including purchasing specialized equipment and […]

On December 16, 2025, the Castlegar RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a business located in the 1000 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. An employee arrived for work and discovered the business had been broken into and property was missing. Castlegar RCMP investigated and identified a known local resident as […]