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April saw record amount of snowfall
The old adage 'April showers bring May flowers' could hold true this year.According to the Southeast Fire Centre our area set a snowfall record with 12.8 cm falling in...
High Streamflow advisory issued for area
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the BC Interior.It includes the Moyie River and mid-level tributaries in the Castlegar, Trail, Salmo Creston, Cranbrook...
Wildsight calling for more protection of South Selkirk Caribou
The South Selkirk Caribou herd has dropped in numbers from eleven to three.Wildsight BC is calling on the provincial and federal governments to take action. John Bergenske with Wildsight...
Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation kicks off new campaign
The Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation has launched a $1 million fundraising campaign.It will raise funds to go towards state of the art equipment for patient care. Director of Foundation...
Green Home Show aims to help Kootenay residents save money
The Green Home Show in Creston and Castlegar is about being energy efficient in your home and community.Community Energy BC's Trish Dehnel says there will be local vendors showcasing...
Red Mountain hosting Sport Chek Canadian National Alpine and Ski Cross Championships
The Canadian National Alpine and Ski Cross Championships are being held at Red Mountain.The competition includes slalom, giant slalom, ski cross and team dual race events.Vice race chair Christine...
Selkirk College offering 40 Entrance Scholarships to high school students
Selkirk College is offering entrance scholarships to eligible high school students.The $1500 scholarship is available to any West Kootenay or Boundary student with an average higher than 75%.Communications coordinator...
New snow tubes to be installed for the North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program is getting a funding boost from Fortis BC.They've received $4800 which will go to purchasing a new set of snow tubes.Coordinator Chris...
Columbia Basin Trust turning it’s focus to business
The Columbia Basin Trust wants to partner with local businesses.They've extended an expression of interest to businesses, associations or...
West Kootenay BC Basketball Officials carrying on with fundraising efforts
The BC Basketball Officials Association is working to raise cancer awareness.Over the past month they've been selling pink whistles...
BC Snowmobile Federation warns about local avalanche risk
Heavy snowfall this weekend could increase avalanche risk in the backcountry in our region.That according to Media Director for...
BC Government seeking input on electoral reform
BC residents have one month to add their voice to an electoral reform survey.The survey is asking questions to...
Rick Jensen will continue to lead Columbia Basin Trust as Board Chair
The chair of the Columbia Basin Trust is excited for new ideas and changes the updated board will bring.Rick...
Columbia Basin Trust shuffles its board
The Columbia Basin Trust has appointed four new board members.Corky Evans, a founding member of the trust, will join...
Columbia Basin Trust approves $870,000 in environment grants
Over $870,000 worth of grants will go to environment-based projects in our region.The funds come from the Columbia Basin...
Avalanche Canada issues public avalanche warning
Recreational backcountry users should exercise caution over the next few days.Avalanche Canada has issued a special public warning which...
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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.
Castlegar paving work starts today
Road renewal work in Castlegar is scheduled this week, with paving planned for sections of Columbia Avenue.
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.
12 died in Kootenays due to toxic drugs in July, August
In the West Kootenay-Boundary, seven people died in July and one in August, for a total of 24 so far this year.
Q&A with Interior Health’s new CEO
Sylvia Weir was announced last week as the new president and CEO of Interior Health. Vista Radio spoke with her on Thursday.
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