News

Trail demolition projects behind schedule, over budget

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 19, 2025

The demolition of some historic downtown Trail buildings is about a month behind schedule and expected to cost more than originally forecast.

Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

New Denver emergency room closed until 8 p.m.

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

The ER at the Slocan Community Health Centre in New Denver is closed temporarily.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

Fixing Rossland retaining walls could cost $22M

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff - August 18, 2025

A consultant's report suggests three Rossland retaining walls need to be replaced immediately.

Robson wildfire under control

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 18, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Greg Nesteroff - August 15, 2025

The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Kaslo turns 132

Community Andrea Daignault - August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.