Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB

28 animals removed from West Kootenay property amid cruelty investigation

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - October 17, 2025

Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect.

Greater Trail crime stats fall in Q3

Crime Greg Nesteroff - October 17, 2025

Crime in Greater Trail was down nearly across the board in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period of 2024.

Witnesses sought after fatal fight in Rossland

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - October 16, 2025

RCMP say they were called at about 4:40 p.m. last Thursday to a fight between two people at the intersection of Nevada Street and Dunn Crescent in Rossland.

Tiny home lost in Passmore fire

Fire Storrm Lennie - October 16, 2025

A Passmore neighbour’s fast response helped prevent a fire from turning into a larger loss when a tiny home went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.

UPDATED: Castlegar pool to reopen following fire

Fire My Kootenay Now Staff - October 16, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says staff noticed smoke in the pool area at about 1:15 a.m. today.

Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - October 16, 2025

As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Castlegar agrees to seek property for Grandview Heights park

Community Greg Nesteroff - October 16, 2025

A resolution passed last week gives staff direction to start exploring potential pieces of property.

Trail airport terminal named in honour of Don Nutini

Airport Greg Nesteroff - October 16, 2025

A volunteer who has been the driving force behind the development of the Trail Regional Airport for more than 20 years was honoured Wednesday as the terminal was named after him.