Recreation

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Castlegar’s Millennium Park ponds temporarily closed

Recreation My Kootenay Now - August 26, 2026

The city says the move is a precaution after routine water testing found potential water quality issues.

Area politician optimistic after minister tours Columbia and Western

Recreation Greg Nesteroff - August 14, 2026

A local politician who is hoping the provincial government will reverse course on abandoning a popular local cycling trail is encouraged after a cabinet minister got a first-hand look at the route.

RED Mountain bike park rides into second season

Recreation Storrm Lennie - June 8, 2026

RED Mountain Resort is heading into its second year of bike park operations this month as the resort looks to build on last summer's launch and growing summer tourism in the region.

Trail aquatic staff applauded for pool rescues

Recreation Greg Nesteroff - May 12, 2026

Parks and recreation manager Gabby Kravski told city council this week that "staff acted quickly and professionally" to rescue swimmers in distress last month.

Castlegar asked to put first aid kit, defibrillator in Millennium Park

Recreation Greg Nesteroff - March 30, 2026

At the request of pickleball players, Castlegar will put a first aid kit in Millennium Park, but council doesn't think it's practical to place a defibrillator there as well.

Naming rights may defray cost of new Castlegar arena

Recreation My Kootenay Now - March 20, 2026

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has agreed to a proposal that will see the rights to name the new arena go to the winning bidder of a request for design-build proposals.

Still no decision on new route to Idaho Peak

Recreation My Kootenay Now - January 23, 2026

The Ministry of Forests says it continues to evaluate five options. None has yet been ruled out.

Reopening Trail pool cost $25,000

Recreation My Kootenay Now - November 26, 2025

Repairing the equipment that led to a prolonged closure of the pool at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre this year cost the city about $25,000 in parts and labour.

Rossland, Warfield look to continue joint pool operations

Recreation Greg Nesteroff - November 23, 2025

Under the proposed model, Rossland would provide start-up assistance with recruitment, hiring, and joint training, but then once the pools open, Warfield would look after its own facility and staff.

Trail pool expected to reopen Nov. 12

Recreation My Kootenay Now - October 30, 2025

It has taken much longer than expected, but the pool at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre is finally expected to be back in business between Nov. 12 and 14.