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Be prepared, stay safe this B.C. Day long weekend

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - August 1, 2025

As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, people are encouraged to stay informed about wildfire conditions, be prepared and plan travel.

Castlegar man missing

Missing Person My Kootenay Now Staff - July 31, 2025

Castlegar RCMP are asking for your help in locating a local man who hasn't been seen in over a week.

Quick action suppresses dumpster fire in Trail

Fire My Kootenay Now Staff - July 30, 2025

A dumpster fire in Trail today, July 30, could have become a significant incident were it not for the early alert by witnesses and the rapid response from the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue.

Police seek to identify tire thief

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 30, 2025

Castlegar RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify an alleged tire thief.

Green Gables water reservoir flushing planned for Waneta

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff - July 25, 2025

The City of Trail Water Treatment Plant crews will be flushing hydrants, as well as chlorinating the Green Gables Reservoir water system, starting Monday.

Woman caught in crypto scam

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 24, 2025

A 61-year-old Trail woman has lost $37k in an elaborate online cryptocurrency fraud.

Fragle departs Smoke Eaters

Trail Smoke Eaters My Kootenay Now Staff - July 23, 2025

Tim Fragle is stepping away from the Trail Smoke Eaters to pursue new opportunities in hockey.

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - July 21, 2025

Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term.

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - July 18, 2025

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote.

Castlegar teens allegedly confronted by gun-weilding man during campout

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 17, 2025

Castlegar RCMP are investigating a incident involving a man with a firearm who allegedly confronted a group of teens during a wilderness camp, leading to damage to their equipment.