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Free 9-1-1 addressing initiative offered by the RDCK

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is undertaking an extensive 9-1-1 improvement project to align with the federal move to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) program rolling out in 2025. The project focuses on the improvement of GIS address and roads data throughout the RDCK. The NG911 system will […]

Stay Connected and Informed - Sign Up for Emergency Alerts and City News

 In a world where information moves fast, being informed can make all the difference. The City of Castlegar encourages residents to take two simple steps to stay aware, prepared, and connected—when it matters most! Start by downloading Voyent Alert!, a free mobile app—or access it through your web browser to sign up—for real-time emergency alerts based […]

Ootischenia Community Society Hosts a Hoppin’ Good Time at Annual Easter Event

The Ootischenia Community Society welcomed over 100 excited children and their families to its annual Easter celebration on Saturday, April 12th. The event was a huge success, filled with laughter, fun, and of course—plenty of Easter eggs! Children eagerly scoured the grounds in search of hidden eggs, which they later exchanged for festive goodie bags. […]

LETTER: The risks of strategic voting

Editor: This federal election is the most significant in decades.  The outcome could determine our sovereignty, our path forward to mitigating climate change and strengthening democratic public institutions. Right now it seems that we have the pro-Conservative camp that focuses on the past and others who look toward a sustainable future that transitions away from […]

KBLiveWell.ca Project Highlights the Power of Palliative Care

Conversations about serious illness and end-of-life care are never easy, but they are essential. The kblivewell.ca Project is designed to help patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate these discussions with clarity, confidence, and compassion—and to encourage people to focus on living well at every stage of life. Developed through a collaborative effort under the ‘Shared […]

Last chance to become a venue for Columbia Basin Culture Tour

REGISTER BY MONDAY TO BECOME A VENUE! This year’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour is certain to be great, as always, and we hope to include you in the list of amazing venues. So plan to register ASAP! The final deadline to register is Monday, March 31, 2025, at the affordable rate of $60. The tour takes place: August 9 […]

Pickleball popularity grows in Fruitvale

A new court means more opportunities to play The sport of pickleball is gaining momentum across the Columbia Basin. Over the past five years, new courts have been built in communities such as Oasis, Montrose, Genelle and now, Fruitvale. With support from Columbia Basin Trust, these communities are expanding recreational opportunities to encourage healthy, active […]

April events at Museum: Rossland Recollections and Easter Egg Hunt

Rossland Recollections with Roly Worsfold: The Olaus Story Late November 1894, a Norwegian man arrived in Rossland. His arrival wasn’t remarkable – miners were pouring into town in the thousands to seek their fortune in the gold mines of Red Mountain. But this man would go on to have a bigger impact on our town […]

Village of Warfield & City of Rossland Reach Agreement for 2025 Pool Operating Season

The Village of Warfield and the City of Rossland are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement for the City of Rossland to manage the operation of the Warfield Pool, as well as the Rossland pool, for the 2025 season. This collaborative agreement ensures the continued availability of aquatic programs and recreational opportunities […]

RDCK: Reimagining Castlegar Recreation Engagement Wraps Up with Final Report

The public engagement project, Reimagining Recreation Services in the Castlegar & District Area, has come to a close and the final report is now available online. The final report summarizes the three phases of the project, all the key information collected during the entire engagement process – highlighting what the community shared and drawing conclusions from […]