Tag: Weather

Trail breaks 27-year-old temperature record

Weather My Kootenay Now - September 4, 2025

According to Environment Canada, the thermometer hit 36.9 degrees yesterday. The old record for Sept. 3 was 36 degrees set in 1998. Record-keeping dates back to 1928.

No major damage following storm: City of Trail

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 1, 2025

The City of Trail says clean up following a major storm Thursday afternoon will probably extend into next week.

Snow pack levels higher than last year, remain below normal

Weather My Kootenay Now - February 12, 2025

Snowpack levels across the Kootenays have seen a drastic reduction from normal levels expected in February, but remain above...

Severe storm could hit the Kootenays Wednesday

Weather My Kootenay Now - September 25, 2024

Kootenay residents may want to batten down the hatches as a thunderstorm with heavy wind gusts is expected to...

February precipitation 43% below normal

News My Kootenay Now - March 5, 2022

The West Kootenay received close to the usual amount of snow last month but far less rain. According to statistics...

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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels October 14, 2026

Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election October 14, 2026

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Addictions October 14, 2026

Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs