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Empowering the next generation of leaders- one spark at a time

Community Submitted Article - August 2, 2025

Six young women from the Greater Trail area of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary recently took part in this year’s Kootenay Ignite Firefighting Camp, marking the largest delegation yet from the region in the camp’s three-year history.

SPCA long-term resident Smokey looking for a loving home

Community Andrea Daignault - August 1, 2025

Smokey is a 6-year-old grey male cat with a soft coat and an even softer heart. He's looking for his forever home and hopes you'll be the special human to give him a chance!

Power outage causes Teck dust release

Community Greg Nesteroff - July 30, 2025

Teck says a power outage was to blame for a big dust cloud released from its Trail smelter this morning.

Caspian is this weeks Pet of the Week!

Community Andrea Daignault - July 25, 2025

Say hello to little Caspian, this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Blue Barn and KAAP team up for our furry friends

Community Kate Brown - July 25, 2025

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society and Castlegar’s Blue Barn pet store are teaming up to raise funds and awareness on your pet’s care in an effort to control pet populations, as well as find new homes for some furry friends.

Ground breaks on outdoor basketball court at Millennium Park and Ponds

Recreation Storrm Lennie - July 24, 2025

After a year and a half of planning, ground has officially been broken on a new outdoor basketball court at Castlegar’s Millennium Park and Ponds.

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

Recreation Storrm Lennie - July 21, 2025

From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.”