Tag: Regional

Trail to honour Robert Hampton Gray, 80 years after his death

City of Trail Submitted Article - August 6, 2025

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the tragic death of Trail-born Robert Hampton Gray, VC the end of the Second World War, the City of Trail invites the community to the Trail Cenotaph on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Police issue over 800 tickets as part of Shambhala blitz

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

BC Highway Patrol issued more than 800 tickets and towed dozens of cars as part of its road safety enforcement related to the Shambhala Music Festival.

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

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.

Rossland’s Montana Burgess receives Medal of Good Citizenship

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

A Rosslander described as a "champion for equity and inclusion" is among 18 people across BC being recognized with a Medal of Good Citizenship.

RDKB calls for end to civilian suffering

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - August 2, 2025

Some local politicians are weighing in on world affairs, asking the federal government support peace efforts and humanitarian aid wherever civilians are at risk.

Storm knocks out power and ignites bushfires

Weather Kate Brown - July 31, 2025

A thunderstorm has caused a number of power outages across the Kootenays tonight, with FortisBC crews working to restore power to around 4,800 customers in the Trail, Rossland, Montrose and other communities.

Drugs claimed 11 lives in Kootenays in May and June

Addictions Greg Nesteroff - July 31, 2025

The BC Coroners Service says eight people in the West Kootenay/Boundary and three people in the East Kootenay died in May and June as a result of toxic drugs.

UPDATED: Highway 22 reopens after serious collision at Genelle

Road Closures Greg Nesteroff - July 31, 2025

Highway 22 is closed at Genelle following a collision between a motorcycle and a dump truck.

Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

Health Care Storrm Lennie - July 22, 2025

Interior Health (IH) is exploring alternative solutions to support laboratory access in Trail.

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - July 21, 2025

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.

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

Recreation Storrm Lennie - July 21, 2025

From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.”

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - July 18, 2025

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote.

Castlegar, Slocan Park credit union workers reject employers latest offer

Labour Storrm Lennie - July 15, 2025

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.