Municipal & District News

Trail to create tree inventory

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 21, 2025

A contractor is expected to be hired to come up with an inventory and risk assessment of trees within Trail's park boundaries.

Trail approves new short-term rentals

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff - August 21, 2025

Zoning amendments were approved this week for 1584 Diamond Street, 112 Rossland Avenue, and 710 Spokane Street.

Rossland seeks $7 million for sewer line upgrade

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now Staff - August 20, 2025

Council has given the go-ahead to request the maximum allowed from the UBCM's Strategic Priorities Fund, formerly known as the gas tax fund.

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.

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.

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.

Demolition underway on historic Trail buildings

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 14, 2025

An excavator has moved in on one of the city's oldest buildings, formerly a hospital, hotel, clinic, and nurses residence.

Castlegar council frustrated over paving plan

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff - August 14, 2025

Some Castlegar city councillors are unhappy with how long it has taken to sign a new paving contract, but staff say it will be worth it in the long run.