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West Robson boil notice cancelled

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now Staff - August 22, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.

Trail approves new short-term rentals

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff - August 21, 2025

Zoning amendments were approved this week for 1584 Diamond Street, 112 Rossland Avenue, and 710 Spokane Street.

New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - August 20, 2025

The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.

Rossland seeks $7 million for sewer line upgrade

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now Staff - August 20, 2025

Council has given the go-ahead to request the maximum allowed from the UBCM's Strategic Priorities Fund, formerly known as the gas tax fund.

Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

Montrose woman loses license for drunk driving

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

A 58-year-old Montrose woman has been issued a 90-day driving ban.

Robson wildfire under control

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 18, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - August 14, 2025

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson came from a rural property outside of Trail.

Truck sought in Castlegar fuel theft

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 14, 2025

Castlegar RCMP want your help identifying a vehicle that might be connected to a fuel theft this week.

Fauquier boil notice cancelled

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK My Kootenay Now Staff - August 13, 2025

The RDCK says repairs have been completed, and water quality tests indicate the water quality is good.

Castlegar receives $400K for flood mapping

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now Staff - August 13, 2025

The City of Castlegar will update its floodplan mapping and hazard risk assessments with help from a provincial grant.

Pellet gun seized in Trail

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 12, 2025

Police said they responded Friday afternoon to the 100 block of Reservoir Road about a man waving a weapon.

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 11, 2025

The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Castlegar Rebels sign new goalie

Castlegar Rebels My Kootenay Now Staff - August 8, 2025

The Castlegar Rebels have announced the signing 2007-born Hunter Edwards.

UPDATED: Gym at Castlegar rec complex to close for two weeks

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK My Kootenay Now Staff - August 8, 2025

Roofing work on the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex will mean the closure of the gym for a month as well as some possible smelliness beforehand.

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