Tag: Argenta

More water mapping planned in Kootenays to prepare for wildfire

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A non-profit water science and stewardship organization says it will continue to map water sources to help Kootenay communities prepare for wildfire.

CBT funds accessible play spaces

Columbia Basin Trust R McCormack -
The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving grants to make play spaces more accessible in 25 communities. The Trust says...

More evacuation alerts and orders rescinded

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
The Evacuation Alert for the community of Argenta and Johnsons Landing in Electoral Area D has been rescinded. The area...

Preparation was key to saving the village of Argenta

Wildfires Kate Brown -
Spirits are high in residents from Argenta despite are the entire village being evacuated last week, July 25, due...

Public Information Session for residents near the North Kootenay Lake wildfires including the Argenta and Lower Meadow Mountain wildfires

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Residents of northern part of Electoral Area D and the communities of Argenta and Meadow Creek, near the North...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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