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July’s Kootenay real estate sales ahead of last year’s pace

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Residential real estate states were up 2.6 per cent last month in the Kootenay-Boundary compared to the same time last year.

Home energy efficiency workshops coming to Kootenays

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Homeowners will have access to practical information and hands-on learning opportunities this fall through free home energy efficiency workshops being offered in 25 communities throughout the region.

Trail Smoke Eaters sign defenceman Alexander Andriyashev

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The Trail Smoke Eaters have announced the commitment of defenceman Alexander Andriyashev for the upcoming BCHL season.

Range practices to be audited on Upper Arrow Lake

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The Forest Practices Board will audit range planning and practices in four places, including two on the east shore of Upper Arrow Lake.

Kootenay Savings raises $2,900 for mental health with sunshine and splashes

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Sunshine, smiles and plenty of splashes made for a successful day as Kootenay Savings Credit Union's annual barbecue and dunk tank fundraiser.

Castlegar gets cash for standardized housing designs

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The City of Castlegar has received $158,215 through the a program administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to support a new housing initiative focused on standardized housing designs.

West Robson boil water notice cancelled

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has rescinded a boil notice for users on the West Robson water system.

Category 2 fires to be banned in Southeast Fire Centre

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The BC Wildfire Service says the move is to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Enjoy music and magic on a Castlegar summer night 

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The Castlegar Station Museum is presenting two Night Music and Markets on July 18 and Aug. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Parking improvements planned at Trail hospital starting July 2

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According to the health authority, the project will add up to 38 new parking stalls and pave existing gravel parking areas, improving parking efficiency and accessibility across the site.  

Man believed drowned in Columbia River

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Castlegar RCMP are trying to find a missing man who is believed to have been swept away in the Columbia River and may have drowned.

Trail Smoke Eaters name Alex Evin as associate coach, assistant GM

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A native of Castlegar, Evin brings coaching experience, player development expertise, and championship pedigree to the Smoke Eaters organization.

Start-up business advisor service now available across Kootenay-Boundary

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New entrepreneurs across the Kootenay-Boundary region can now access free one-on-one business support through the Start-Up Business Advisor service.

Story about former Trail Smoke Eater Larry Kwong wins award

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Kwong was the first Chinese-Canadian player in the NHL.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales drop in May

Real Estate Submitted Article -
The number of homes sold in the Kootenay-Boundary dropped last month compared to both the previous month and the same time the previous year.

Trail Smoke Eaters’ Allison McCarthy named BCHL Marketer of the Year

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McCarthy previously won the award following the 2021-22 season.
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