Tag: Regional

Planning to build? RDCK breaks down permit process

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie -
Spring is approaching, and for many residents of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), it signals the start of construction season. Whether it’s adding a secondary suite, renovating a commercial space, or building a dream home, officials say obtaining a building permit is the first essential step.

Eight toxic drug deaths reported in Kootenay region in January

Addictions Storrm Lennie -
Toxic drug deaths in B.C. dropped slightly in January, but the Kootenay Boundary saw one of the highest rates per capita in the province.

Kalesnikoff gets $5.5M through federal tariff fund

Labour Storrm Lennie -
The federal government has announced a $13 million tariff response investment in B.C.’s Southern Interior to help forestry and manufacturing businesses respond to global trade disputes.

RDCK approves layout for Ootischenia transfer station upgrade

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved a preferred conceptual layout for upgrades at the Ootichenia Landfill.

Family Action Network issues urgent call for board volunteers

Non-profit My Kootenay Now -
The Family Action Network is seeking volunteers to fill key board positions as it works to stabilize governance and sustain its programs into 2026.

Interior Health issues regionwide drug alert

Addictions My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the entire region after several samples of substances sold as down, dope, tranq or fentanyl that were found to contain medetomidine, up to 15 per cent, in addition to carfentanil and benzodiazepines.

Universal Ostrich Farm penalty tossed

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
The Canadian Agricultural Review Tribunal has overturned a $10,000 penalty issued to Universal Ostrich Farm, ruling the Canadian Food Inspection Agency failed to properly serve a quarantine order following a December 2024 avian flu outbreak. 

MRI expansion project begins at hospital in Trail

Health Submitted Article -
Interior Health says it marks a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary.

Trail hospital parking is ‘ludicrous,’ says Grand Forks councillor

Health Greg Nesteroff -
Christine Thompson asked mayor Everett Baker, who chairs the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District board, to bring the matter up with that body.

Universal Ostrich farm penalized for failing to report avian flu

Agriculture Storrm Lennie -
The Universal Ostrich Farm has been fined $10,000 by a federal tribunal for failing to immediately report signs of avian flu in its ostriches.

FortisBC electricity rates rise 3.63 per cent

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now -
FortisBC customers are are starting new year with higher electricity bills.

‘Bold’ cougars a concern in Kootenays, says WildSafeBC

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
WildSafeBC is warning residents of the Kootenays about an increase in reported cougar activity, noting some of the animals are showing unusually bold behaviour.

Invasive mussels kept out of BC in 2025

Environment My Kootenay Now -
More than 27,000 inspections identified 319 high-risk boats and found six confirmed to have adult invasive mussels.

Slocan Valley named one of BBC’s 20 best places to travel in 2026

Community Greg Nesteroff -
The region's inclusion on the list is due to an initiative by Arrow Slocan Tourism dubbed the Japanese Canadian Legacy Trail.

No charges to be laid against Nakusp RCMP officer in fatal crash

RCMP My Kootenay Now -
The officer was following a stolen vehicle on Nov. 25, 2024, with its light and siren activated, when the suspect driver lost control, crashed, and was fatally injured. 

Police lay charges in gas-related incident near Edgewood ostrich farm

Crime My Kootenay Now -
A 60-year-old Ontario man has been charged after an alleged assault involving gasoline at a property near the Universal Ostrich Farm in September.
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Louie Corrado, the oldest Trail Smoke Eater, dies at 100

Trail Smoke Eaters
Corrado, a defenseman, joined the senior Smoke Eaters in 1948 after brief stints with the Spokane Spartans and Kimberley Dynamiters. He played for the Smoke Eaters through 1956.

Q&A with outgoing RDKB chair Grace McGregor

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB
Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.
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