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Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community My Kootenay Now -
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.

Connie Larochelle running for BC Greens in Kootenay-Monashee

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
A longtime federal Green Party volunteer says a recent meeting with members of the BC Greens prompted her to run for office.

Stephen Hill running for OneBC in Kootenay-Monashee

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
Hill said he founded the local Conservative riding association and was involved in organizing the annual general meeting until about two weeks ago. But he feels the party has suddenly been "hijacked by the Liberals."

Floodplain mapping planned for Slocan River

Environment My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, which belongs to the Slocan Lake and River Partnership, is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals.

Warren Mirko running for BC Conservatives in Kootenay-Monashee 

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
The BC Conservative candidate in Kootenay-Monashee says he’s running for office to ensure the area where he has chosen to live can thrive. 

Bear that bit man in Castlegar trapped and killed

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now -
The BC Conservation Officer Service says the bear attacked a man sitting outside his home one evening last week.

West Kootenay Labour Council endorses 5 candidates

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
The West Kootenay Labour Council has given its stamp of approval to five local election candidates who it believes to be "labour friendly

With election looming, Trail council bids farewell

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
Trail's chief administrator has paid tribute to the outgoing city council for conducting themselves professionally and treating "staff, the community, and each other with respect and dignity."

Black bear bites man in Castlegar

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now -
The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating after a black bear attacked a man in Castlegar on Monday evening. They say around 8:30 p.m., the bear bit a man sitting outside his home.

New flight approach to Trail airport to be tested

Airport My Kootenay Now -
A consultant has finished designing a new straight-in approach at the Trail Regional Airport. It comes after a previous approach was no longer authorized due to new Transport Canada rules.

Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on Kootenay highways

Transit My Kootenay Now -
Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on designated Kootenay highways as colder overnight temperatures return to the region.

Trail Arts Council welcomes home restored grand piano

Entertainment Greg Nesteroff -
Amelia Ewart, executive director of the Trail Arts Council, said it took "eight strong people" to hoist the 900-pound Steinway and Sons piano up the back stairs to the second-floor Muriel Griffiths recital room.

NDP’s Steve Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
Kootenay-Monashee New Democrat Steve Morissette says he's not worried that the forthcoming provincial election will interefere with local government elections, despite the campaign periods overlapping.

Charges stayed in Montrose stabbing

Court My Kootenay Now -
A charge of assault causing bodily harm against Michael Stone will not be proceeding to trial.

Butterfly Run coming to Trail to support families through loss

Community My Kootenay Now -
A memorial walk and run aimed at supporting people affected by infertility, pregnancy and infant loss is coming to Trail next month.
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Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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