The devastating wildfire season still gripping much of the West Kootenay underlines the need for the Province to make concerted efforts to preserve existing old-growth forests, according to a local environmental organization. Speaking for the Valhalla Wilderness Society — based in New Denver — director Craig Pettittt said there is no question the current wildfire […]

A dedicated group of elders in British Columbia is issuing a heartfelt call to action for National Seniors Day on October 1. The Suzuki Elders and SPEC Elders (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), in collaboration with the national organization Seniors for Climate and seniors across Canada, are mobilizing for Seniors Climate Action Day to address the […]

After hosting two successful events in the Kootenay Resilience Festival’s four event schedule — Food Forum and Energy Expo — organizers are set to host what promises to be one of the more critically interesting discussions as panelists and attendees gather to discuss housing. The Festival’s Housing Highlight will bring together panelists from all corners of the […]

BACK for its second year, watch a variety of international and local artists rock out at the RED base area with the gorgeous Red and Granite peaks as the backdrop on Friday and Saturday Sept. 13-14. With delicious Food Trucks, craft beer + ready-to-drink beverages, and rockin’ tunes all day, this is one family-friendly festival […]

Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of hockey season by attending 2024 Smokiepalooza – a musical festival put on by the Trail Smoke Eaters and Powered by AM Ford and Power Paving on Saturday, September 7. This all-ages annual music festival at the City of Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park […]

The Trail Chamber of Commerce has launched a new campaign – South Kootenay Quest How Kootenay are you? The South Kootenay Quest is an interactive campaign that encourages locals to rediscover their region through curated experiences developed through a regional #buylocal lens. Experience the magic of local and discover your backyard with South Kootenay Quest! $10,000 in prizes to win, […]

The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Wetlands Institute workshop, a unique and immersive seven-day training event provided by our Wetland Education Program. This exceptional opportunity is offered at no charge to B.C. applicants with wetland or watershed projects that benefit the province. This workshop is ideal for consultants, planners, members […]

Nakusp and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Arrow Lakes Hospital due to limited availability of nursing staff. Emergency department services will be unavailable from 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 11 to 7 a.m. on Monday, August 12. Patients can access emergency care at Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke or at Kootenay Lake Hospital in […]

Nelson Police said that no one was injured following a car fire last month at the Mountain Lakes Seniors Centre — one of 154 calls for service in the city during the period of July 28th, 2024, at 6 a.m. to August 3rd, 2024, at 6 a.m. Nelson Police responded to the report of a […]

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has downgraded the Evacuation Order for 65 properties and 15 Parcel Identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H to an Evacuation Alert due to the Ponderosa wildfire, part of the Slocan Lake Complex. The area includes […]