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March 2023
By Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday Mar 30 2023

For the first time, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute will be travelling to the Kootenays with two free programs aimed at giving senior high school students and the community the opportunity to explore careers in health sciences, interact with world-class researchers and health professionals, and discover the latest innovations in health research.

By Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Mar 30 2023
Community Futures Greater Trail in partnership with the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Beyond the River campaign and Stick-It! Contest.  The Stick-It!
By Province of British Columbia on Thursday Mar 30 2023

The 16th round of Canada-U.S. negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty took place on March 22 and 23, in Washington, D.C.

By Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday Mar 30 2023

A powerful frontal system has prompted Environment Canada to issue a Special Weather Statement for highway passes in BC.

Beginning Friday morning, and into Saturday night, higher elevation highways, including Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass — can expect possible snowfall accumulations of up to 25cm.

By CBT on Wednesday Mar 29 2023

Columbia Basin Trust is inviting Basin residents to celebrate the region together and discuss the future at three symposia taking place in Cranbrook (May 26 and 27, College of the Rockies), Trail (June 9 and 10, Trail Memorial Centre) and Golden (June 23 and 24, Golden Civic Centre).

By Province of British Columbia on Wednesday Mar 29 2023

People in B.C. can be confident that money services businesses they use will have greater oversight by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) as a new provincial regulator.

By David Suzuki on Wednesday Mar 29 2023

Decisive climate action will bring a healthier, more prosperous future

By Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday Mar 28 2023

An armed American man suffering mental illness issues prompted a police warning to the public last week. The man is now in custody of authorities and is receiving treatment.

By Trail Champion on Tuesday Mar 28 2023

An investigation is underway after a Fruitvale woman was dropped off at KBRH with a gunshot wound to the head, according to RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.

By Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday Mar 28 2023

Builders in the regional district are taking one more step along the road to energy efficiency.

New buildings are going to be 20 per cent more efficient — than an equivalent building constructed prior to the 2018 Building Code — starting May 1 as the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) moves toward implementation of Step Code 3.