Kootenay Gallery of Art Announces Architectural Team for Landmark Relocation and Renovation Project
The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History, and Science Society is thrilled to announce the selection of The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative Inc. (MBAC), with Patkau Architects Inc., as the architectural design collaboration team, for its highly anticipated gallery relocation and renovation project. Following a rigorous Request for Proposals (RFP) process that drew submissions from top-tier […]
Provincial Funding Supports Castlegar Housing Innovation Initiative
The City of Castlegar has received $158,215 through the Local Government Development Approvals Program administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to support a new housing initiative focused on standardized housing designs, modular and prefabricated construction, and streamlined development approvals. The funding will support the City’s Infill Housing Program, which aims to make it […]
Strengthening the Kootenays’ local food system
People in the Kootenays will have better access to locally produced food, while businesses and producers will benefit from new opportunities to reach more customers, thanks to provincial support for the Nakusp and Area Development Board’s Agri-food Alliance initiative. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing almost $72,000 to […]
Funding challenges results in Skills Centre winding down operations
The Skills Centre has been a cornerstone of workforce development and poverty reduction in Trail since 1997. For nearly three decades, the organization has supported job seekers and equity-denied groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers to employment, through innovative training, education, and community programs. Over time, the Skills Centre evolved from delivering […]
Rossland Canada Day at the Museum
Come out to the Rossland Museum for July 1st – we have an amazing line-up of activities, ceremony, community groups, cake, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out the games, crafts, and bouncy house fun, grab some food, and settle down to enjoy the show. The ceremony starts at noon, with […]
Rossland, Trail, Fruitvale get new wildfire trucks
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) has added three new Type 5 Wildfire Trucks to its fleet to address the increasing risk of wildfires in and around our communities. Over the last five years, KBRFR has responded to 165 wildfires locally and deployed firefighters and apparatus numerous times across the province to help other communities […]
Trail Air Cadets 75th Annual Ceremonial Review
On June 14th, the cadets of 531 City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets held their 75th Annual Ceremonial Review. The Cadet Parade Commander for the ceremony was Warrant Officer Second Class Joachim Aquino and the Reviewing Officer was Major (Retired) Marika Szabo, a former Commanding Officer of 531 Squadron. During the parade, Warrant Officer […]
Helping local producers reach more people, communities in Kootenays
Local food producers in the Kootenays will have more opportunities to grow and reach more customers close to home, thanks to provincial support for a food-procurement social enterprise initiative. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing nearly $65,000 to support Kootenay Food Council’s Kootenay Regional Food Procurement Social Enterprise […]
Community Invited to a grand opening celebration at Beaver Valley Family Park and Campground
Community invited to grand opening celebration on June 18 The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is inviting its residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of Moonlit Meadows, a new yurt at Beaver Valley Family Park and Campground, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Thursday, June 18, from 4 to […]
RDKB Invites Rossland Residents to “Get Emergency Ready” at Community Preparedness Night
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Management team is inviting Rossland residents to a free community preparedness evening designed to help people better understand how local emergency management works – and how simple steps taken now can make a big difference during emergencies. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 24 from 7:00 p.m. […]