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Russian program being phased out at Castlegar school 

SD20 Greg Nesteroff -
A signature program in the Kootenay-Columbia school district is saying a long goodbye. 

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
Of the handful of wildfires that broke out in the West Kootenay over the long weekend, the largest is burning west of Castlegar, on the north side of Mt. Mackie.

SPCA long-term resident Smokey looking for a loving home

Community Andrea Daignault -
Smokey is a 6-year-old grey male cat with a soft coat and an even softer heart. He's looking for his forever home and hopes you'll be the special human to give him a chance!

Castlegar man missing

Missing Person My Kootenay Now Staff -
Castlegar RCMP are asking for your help in locating a local man who hasn't been seen in over a week.

Pioneer Arena site prep to begin next week

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie -
The demolition of Castlegar’s Pioneer Arena is on track to begin in August. 

Police seek to identify tire thief

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff -
Castlegar RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify an alleged tire thief.

Caspian is this weeks Pet of the Week!

Community Andrea Daignault -
Say hello to little Caspian, this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Blue Barn and KAAP team up for our furry friends

Community Kate Brown -
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society and Castlegar’s Blue Barn pet store are teaming up to raise funds and awareness on your pet’s care in an effort to control pet populations, as well as find new homes for some furry friends.

Ground breaks on outdoor basketball court at Millennium Park and Ponds

Recreation Storrm Lennie -
After a year and a half of planning, ground has officially been broken on a new outdoor basketball court at Castlegar’s Millennium Park and Ponds. 

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff -
Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term. 

Castlegar teens allegedly confronted by gun-weilding man during campout

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff -
Castlegar RCMP are investigating a incident involving a man with a firearm who allegedly confronted a group of teens during a wilderness camp, leading to damage to their equipment. 

Arrow Lakes Drive brush fire under control

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
A small brush fire near Oostichenia has been deemed under control.  

Castlegar, Slocan Park credit union workers reject employers latest offer

Labour Storrm Lennie -
Unionized workers at StellarVista Credit Union branches in Castlegar and Slocan Park have overwhelmingly rejected the employer’s latest contract offer, extending job action into it's 15th week. 

Tubs, a sweetie-pie cat just for you!

Community Andrea Daignault -
Meet Tubs! She is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the West Kootenay Branch of the BCSPCA. 

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

Community Andrea Daignault -
This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Community My Kootenay Now Staff -
Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.
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Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial
Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Fire out at Kalesnikoff Lumber

Fire
No one was injured in a fire at the local sawmill this afternoon, but damage is described as "significant."

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Provincial
Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.

Accused strawberry thief arrested in Trail

RCMP
A 40-year-old Trail man is awaiting a bail hearing after being arrested following an attempted break-in that netted some strawberries and a pair of shoes.

Russian program being phased out at Castlegar school 

SD20
A signature program in the Kootenay-Columbia school district is saying a long goodbye. 
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101-2032 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W7

Phone numbers

Studio: 250-365-6100 OR 1-877-560-1010
Office Phone: 250-365-7600
Office Fax: 250-365-8480

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