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Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Kate Brown - June 16, 2025

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

Mount Neptune wildfire, near Rossland

Wildfires Kate Brown - August 11, 2024

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a wildfire ignited by lightning at Mount Neptune, located approximately 18 kilometres...

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Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action

Environment August 23, 2025

A group concerned about the establishment of a magnesium mine near Rossland will go to court to try to force an environmental assessment of the project.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Provincial August 22, 2025

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

SPCA cat Sophie ready for a new home

Community August 22, 2025

Sophie is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Bailey Monteith named Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach

Trail Smoke Eaters August 22, 2025

A lifelong Smokies fan through his family’s passion for the team, Monteith carried that pride into his own hockey career as a goaltender in the BCHL and MJHL.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

Energy & Utilities August 22, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.

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