Tag: West Kootenay Wildfires

Don’t want to leave during an evacuation order? Here’s what to know

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie - July 30, 2024

With over 1,300 properties in the West and Central Kootenay region issued evacuation orders, several residents have asked the...

RDCK , BC Wildfire provides update on West Kootenay wildfire situation

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - July 25, 2024

Claire Allen, BC Wildfire Service representative, and Dan Seguin, Information Officer for Emergency Operation Centres with the Regional District...

Evacuation order issued for West Shore of Slocan Lake

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - July 19, 2024

The Evacuation Alert issued for properties on the West Shore of Slocan Lake has been upgraded to an Evacuation...

Several out of control wildfires ignited in the Kootenays

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - July 19, 2024

Dry lightning has caused several fires in the Central and West Kootenay area, many of which remain out of...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK August 15, 2025

The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Kaslo Turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

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