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Save Genelle Fire Hall - May update and how you can help

Currently, the Genelle fire station is still officially scheduled for closure on June 25, 2025, but we will keep working to change this. Community efforts have made progress, and a decision on an extension is expected to be made on May 20 at the next RDKB East End Services Committee meeting. Volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door […]

B.C. declares provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival

The Province of British Columbia has declared Friday, May 2, 2025, an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025. Eleven people were killed and dozens more injured while celebrating Filipino culture and history in a senseless attack at […]

RMDC: Speaker Series with Cindy Devine: Cultivating a Champion

Get ready for an evening of epic stories, serious inspiration, and a whole lot of trail talk! We’re stoked to welcome Cindy Devine—world champion downhill mountain biker and absolute legend—for a ride through her incredible career, starting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 22at the Rossland Museum. Cindy will share how her active childhood laid the foundation for […]

Trash-to-Treasure this Saturday across RDCK/RDKB

The RDCK and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) host Trash-to-Treasure (T2T) days during Earth Week in April and Waste Reduction Week in October. 2025 T2T Dates: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Saturday, October 18, 2025 How to participate: Collect unwanted items. Place them by the curb where treasure hunters can access them without disrupting traffic. […]

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 […]