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Castlegar man dies after lighting fire in alley
A 70-year-old Castlegar man has died after starting a fire behind a business in the 1700 block of Columbia Avenue.
Teck reports $53M Q3 profit in Trail
The local operation's concentration on producing more silver, germanium and indium with reductions in refined lead and refined zinc helped increase its gross profit in the third quarter.
UPDATED: Record Ridge project receives mining permit
The provincial government has approved a mining permit for a magnesium project near Rossland, although there are still more hurdles to clear.
Trail awards contract for new McBride Street playground
A Vancouver company will provide equipment for a new playground at McBride Street Park in Trail, even though the project budget grew by over 41 per cent.
Parking squeeze at Trail hospital unlikely to improve soon
Having trouble finding a parking spot at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail? Get used to it, because it will get worse before it gets better.
Kootenay drivers ticketed in fall traffic safety blitz
Dozens of drivers in the Kootenays were ticketed in September for distracted driving and seatbelt violations, according to figures from B.C. Highway Patrol.
Community Living BC looking into Warfield assault
A provincial organization that provides support for adults with developmental disabilities is reviewing an incident in Warfield this month where a man assaulted a teacher.
Final weekend for Pumpkin Fest in Krestova
This weekend is your last chance to visit a popular event celebrating fall.
28 animals removed from West Kootenay property amid cruelty investigation
Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect.Â
Witnesses sought after fatal fight in Rossland
RCMP say they were called at about 4:40 p.m. last Thursday to a fight between two people at the intersection of Nevada Street and Dunn Crescent in Rossland.
UPDATED: Castlegar pool to reopen following fire
The Regional District of Central Kootenay says staff noticed smoke in the pool area at about 1:15 a.m. today.
Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban
As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.
Slocan Valley detour begins Thursday
Riders are being warned of a temporary detour on Route 20 Slocan Valley due to bridge construction.
Rossland senior scammed out of $40,000
RCMP say they received a report Friday morning that the 90-year-old woman had received a letter claiming she'd won $2.8 million.
New Trail childcare centre now expected to open spring 2027
The long-stalled Unicorn Childcare Centre in Tadanac is moving ahead again, but it will have fewer spaces than originally envisioned.
Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders
Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.
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Local paralegal completes run over old Cascade highway
Thomas Mellish, a paralegal with McEwan & Co. in Trail, ran from Rossland to Christina Lake on the old Cascade highway on Sept. 26, a 65-kilometre trek with over 4,500 feet (1,370 metres) of elevation gain. We spoke with him this week.Â
Ribbon cut on Fruitvale’s Blizzard Mountain Place
Who was more excited at the ribbon cutting Friday for a new rental housing complex in Fruitvale: Kootenay Monashee MLA Steve Morissette or Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society president Jan Morton?
Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall
B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season.Â
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Castlegar man dies after lighting fire in alley
A 70-year-old Castlegar man has died after starting a fire behind a business in the 1700 block of Columbia Avenue.
B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said proposed changes to Canada’s bail laws reflect the province’s push for tougher rules targeting repeat and violent offenders.Â
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