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Shambhala briefs festival goers on wildfire
Shambhala organizers are briefing festival-goers on the McCormick Creek wildfire burning about 20 km southwest of Salmo.Twenty-three properties are under an evacuation alert issued by the Regional District of...
Fire destroys Bonnington home
Another wildfire near the Kootenay River.A home on Thompson Rd in Bonnington burned down this morning and crews have been working to stop any spread.Two helicopters, three RDCK fire...
Fisherman swims from boat to shore at Victoria Street Bridge
Three firefighters from trail helped a boater who experienced motor troubles near the Victoria Street Bridge Tuesday evening.They responded just after 5:00 pm.A recreational fisherman was trying to row...
RDKB calls for delay of Waneta Dam sale
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has called on the new BC Government to delay Teck's sale of their share of the Waneta Dam.Chair Grace McGregor says the lack...
Castlegar grad moves up in refereeing world
A young Castlegar man is moving up the ranks in the hockey refereeing world.17 year old Eric Pilla was one of eight people from across BC to be selected...
Fruitvale seeks new CAO
The village of Fruitvale is seeking a new Chief Administrative Officer.Lila Cresswell has retired after eight years there.Mayor Patricia Cecchini says Cresswell has been a big part of helping...
Cigarette starts fire at Champion Lakes
Two brush fires in the Champion Lakes area Thursday within a few minutes of each other.Regional fire and rescue says the first was started by a discarded cigarette.The second...
Salmo Days are here again
A fresh crop of volunteers and a big push from community and the village will see big celebrations in Salmo this weekend.Salmo Days 2017 starts this evening with the...
No tax increases for KBRH upgrades
There will be no tax increases to pay for the big upgrades coming to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital...
New NDP government can be less adversarial: Conroy
The MLA for Kootenay West hopes the party political relationship in BC's legislature can be more collaborative in future.Katrine...
Climate change conference planned for Castlegar
A major conference is being planned that's aimed at putting our region on the map for tackling climate change.The...
Rossland adopts a “food charter”
The City of Rossland has adopted a "food charter" aimed at promoting regionally grown and marketed food.Caley Mulholland, a...
Liberal MLA unlikely to see schools funding work concluded
Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larsen would have liked to continue her government file on schools but knows that likely won't...
Time for tougher garbage control in Rossland?
The incident with a young family and a bear in Rossland has highlighted the potential dangers of conflict situations.City...
London terror victim to be remembered at Castlegar vigil
Castlegar's Christine Archibald, who was killed in the London terror attack Saturday, will be among those remembered in a...
Local rivers may avoid heavier rain Sunday
Will the weather the next few days impact the localised flooding in our area?That remains unclear.South East Fire Centre...
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New Glenmerry Elementary poised to open
Just shy of three years after breaking ground, a new elementary school in Trail is ready to welcome its first students.
FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday
The company that provides power to much of the West Kootenay predicts electricity use within its service area will peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.
RDKB receives over $1.1 million for FireSmart work
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received its largest grant to date for a program dedicated to making local homes and properties more wildfire resilient.
B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.Â
Back-to-school means back to safety
As students across Kootenays prepare to return to school, the local RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and prioritize safety in school zones.
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