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Kootenay unemployment rate 6% in September
The jobless rate in our region ticked up slightly last month compared to the same time last year.
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Beaver Valley’s Preston Shumate named KIJHL rookie of the week
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has named Beaver Valley Nitehawks goaltender Preston Shumate its rookie of the week.
Columbia Basin Trust to bring power operations in-house
The Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation will be moving to in-house management of the Arrow Lakes, Brilliant Expansion, and Waneta Expansion facilities as of March 2027.
Southeast B.C. fire ban partially lifted, but Category 3 burning still prohibited
As of 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Category 2 open fire restrictions will be lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre.
Trail man crashes vehicle into local business
RCMP are asking that a 74-year-old Trail man have his driver's license reviewed after he crashed his vehicle into a business in the 1300 block of McQuarrie Street.
West Robson boil notice rescinded
The Regional District of Central Kootenay issued the notice on Sept. 25Â due to an unanticipated depressurization of the water main during a planned reservoir repair.
Payton McKellar to be acclaimed to Salmo council
When nominations for the vacant seat on village council closed Friday, there was only one candidate for the job.
Kootenay real estate cools as listings climb
Real estate sales in the Kootenay Boundary declined in September for the second month in a row.
Penticton shuttle returns to Trail airport
Pacific Coastal Airlines has brought back a shuttle service to get Trail passengers in the air when flights are cancelled due to weather.
Man enters Warfield school, pulls teacher’s hair
Police say a 36-year-old man with special needs entered Webster school through an unsecured door and pulled a teacher's hair.
Kootenay-Columbia school district enrollment matches projection
The district had 4,161 students at the end of September, down 20 from the previous year. They were expecting 4,159.
Trail driver fined in parking lot hit-and-run
RCMP say a driver allegedly backed into a vehicle in the hospital parking lot, damaging both vehicles. The driver took off, but a witness got the license plate number.
Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products
British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products.
Trail aquatic centre closure continues
City council heard this week that staff are hoping to reopen the pool around the middle of the month, but there are no guarantees.
Salmo residents advised of chlorination work
The Village of Salmo is advising residents that its crew will begin chlorinating the community’s water system at midnight Wednesday, Oct. 1, through 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
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Man accused in Trail shooting jailed after skipping court
A man accused of shooting a Fruitvale woman in the head more than two and a half years ago, leaving her with life-altering injuries, is behind bars after missing a court appearance.
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Beaver Valley’s Preston Shumate named KIJHL rookie of the week
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has named Beaver Valley Nitehawks goaltender Preston Shumate its rookie of the week.
Local climbers eye Castlegar properties
A delegation from the West Kootenay Rock Climbers Association appeared before city council this week, explaining that two properties are for sale near the Kinnaird Bluffs.
RDKB to look at health and wellness pay for directors
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will explore paying directors a health and wellness stipend as part of a broader review of their remuneration.
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