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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.

RDKB FireSmart Specialists are fired up

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Kate Brown - June 10, 2025

RDKB’s FireSmart Specialist team is back in action and fired up to work together and reduce our wildfire risk.

RDKB now offering FireSmart rebates

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Storrm Lennie - August 29, 2024

Homeowners in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) now have the opportunity to enhance the wildfire resiliency of...

RDKB launches new FireSmart on Wheels trailer

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Storrm Lennie - June 18, 2024

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is launching the province’s first FireSmart on Wheels trailer to educate community...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK 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.

Kaslo Turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

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