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BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - June 25, 2025

The implementation of FortisBC’s Power Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy has received the green light from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC).

West Kootenay Regional Airport expansion cleared for takeoff

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - June 24, 2025

The West Kootenay Regional Airport terminal expansion is one step closer to fruition.

Castlegar water restrictions come into effect June 15

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - June 13, 2025

The City of Castlegar is imposing water restrictions starting Monday.

Castlegar Fire Department updates pay model

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - June 12, 2025

Castlegar’s paid-on-call firefighters are getting a raise this year.

West Kootenay heat wave hits new heights -again

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - June 11, 2025

West Kootenay communities have smashed daily temperature records for the second day in a row.

West Kootenay crash numbers down in 2024

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - June 9, 2025

ICBC has released its crash count data for 2024, and numbers went down in three West Kootenay communities.

Kalesnikoff opens North America’s first mass timber prefab facility

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - June 5, 2025

The ribbon has been cut on Kalesnikoff’s new $34 million mass timber pre-fabrication and modular facility - the first of its kind in North America.

West Kootenay projects receive funding for crime prevention

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - June 5, 2025

The BC government is providing nearly $180,000 to two projects in the West Kootenays that support crime prevention and youth advocacy.

Local Mayors call for regional mental health strategy

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - June 4, 2025

The cities of Trail, Nelson, and Castlegar have joined forces in a call for a regional strategy to address...

64-year old Castlegar man killed in fatal Highway 22 crash

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - May 27, 2025

A 64-year old Castlegar man has died following a fatal collision on Highway 22 near Birchbank Golf Course on...

Fire near 18th street in Castlegar likely human-caused

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - May 22, 2025

The cause of last week’s 4.4-hectare fire in Castlegar, located below the southern water treatment plant, is considered suspicious. Castlegar...

Slocan launches Imagining Waterfront Commons project

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - May 16, 2025

The Village of Slocan has launched a new public engagement project to gather thoughts and ideas for the future...

Castlegar’s new homeless shelter set to open by december

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - May 7, 2025

Castlegar's new permanent homeless shelter at 2245 6th Avenue is on track to open by December. City Council gave final...

Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidate Barry Dewar

Federal Election 2025 Storrm Lennie - April 23, 2025

As Canada’s federal election draws near, get to know your local Peoples Party of Canada candidate for the Similkameen-South...

Castlegar Fire Dept. sees spike in medical and complaint related calls

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - April 17, 2025

The Castlegar Fire Department saw a significant increase in medical response calls in March. According to Fire Chief Nick Ahlefeld,...

Castlegar RCMP fully staffed

Castlegar News Storrm Lennie - April 15, 2025

Unlike the Nelson Police Department, Castlegar’s RCMP force is fully staffed. Castlegar RCMP Staff Sergeant Monty Taylor told council on...

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