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Third Annual Business Walk to Take Place in Castlegar
The Castlegar and District Chamber of commerce is excited to participate in the third annual business walk.The walk sees Chamber members and staff hit the streets to gather information...
MVI Causes Property Damage on Columbia Ave
A motor vehicle incident Saturday afternoon saw some minor damage inflicted to the grounds of a Columbia Avenue business.Castlegar RCMP were able to confirm that a white SUV went...
Jim and Inga Lamont named 2017 Castlegar Citizen(s) of the Year
The 2017 Castlegar Citizen of the Year banquet is set to honour a pair of Rotarians tonight.The annual event put on by the Knights of Columbus honours volunteers making...
32nd Street Crossing Closing for Rail Maintenance
More delays for Castlegar motorists.Canadian Pacific Rail will be replacing a section of track at the 32nd Street crossing tomorrow (Wednesday)Its anticipated that the work will take from 6am...
Update** Gas Line Break Shuts Down Columbia Avenue
Columbia Avenue has been shut down due to a gas line break.The broken line is located on Columbia between Selkirk and 10th Avenues.There is a silver lining to the...
Swan song for Waneta Terrestrial Compensation program
This year's funding intake marks the end of the Waneta Terrestrial Compensation Program.It was launched in 2012 by Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation.Program manager Michael Hounjet says...
Columbia Avenue groundbreaking ceremony in Castlegar next week
You're invited to a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the Columbia Avenue Complete Streets project in Castlegar.It happens at 11:00 am Tuesday on the corner of Columbia Avenue and...
No changes for Trail rec fees, TRP cards to be renewed
Fees for Trail's recreation sites will not be changing this year.The City has decided to maintain the status quo for rec rates.They'll also automatically renew all TRP cards.The renewals...
Boundary rivers continue to rise with thunderstorms in the forecast
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary says levels in the Kettle, West Kettle and Granby rivers are still rising...
Trail’s Esplanade parking lot to undergo upgrades
The City of Trail has awarded a contract to Hil-Tech Contracting Ltd. to run upgrades to the parking lot...
Trail adopts 2018 budget
The City of Trail has made it official.It's financial blueprint for 2018 has been set. CAO David Perehudoff went...
Castlegar to hold open houses on cannabis
The City of Castlegar wants to talk pot.The city is looking for input on a few items ahead of...
Update: Efforts underway to prevent breach in Salmo dike
Mitigation efforts are underway in Salmo as Erie Creek levels rise. The whole village and some surrounding areas are...
RDKB, emergency personnel prepare for more Boundary flooding
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is advising residents to prepare for another high water event in the next...
Trail award Cominco Arena lighting contract
Trail's Cominco Arena is undergoing some changes ahead of next hockey season.The city has awarded a contract worth $81,965...
Wildland fire extinguished in Trail
A big response from Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire and Rescue crews last night in Trail.Crews responded to the blaze...
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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
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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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