The Nelson Community Health Services Centre remains temporarily closed due to water damage that occurred in the afternoon of Dec. 30. Interior Health does not have a confirmed date for re-opening of the health services centre at this time. Services provided at the centre are being reestablished at alternate locations, including unused space at the neighbouring Nelson Fairview […]

The Cranbrook RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) executed a search warrant on Jan. 9, at a residence in the 3000 block of Hidden Valley Road. Cranbrook RCMP was assisted by several specialized units, including the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT), Southeast District Containment Team, Police Dog Service, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). During […]

Winter Carnival at the Museum Who’s ready for Rossland Winter Carnival? Join us at the Museum on Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25, from 10 am to 5 pm for a sparkling, snowy weekend of family-friendly fun: Get lost in our snow maze; Show off your skills in a snowman-building competition; Warm up with a hot […]

You don’t just keep your vehicle clean so that it looks good anymore. The sensors for your vehicle’s safety systems need to be kept clean, especially in the winter, so that they will function as intended. There are six sensors that your newer vehicle may be equipped with and they require maintenance to continue to […]

The Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association (KERPA) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Brock Browett, a dedicated resident physician and experienced paramedic, is joining the organization as an Emergency Response Physician in training. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Dr. Browett brings over a decade of frontline expertise as a licensed Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). He has […]

On Jan. 2, at approximately 1 p.m., Castlegar emergency services were advised that a snowmobiler had sustained injuries while riding in the Goose Creek area located near Castlegar, according to RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. He said the caller reported they had received an electronic message from a friend, who was able to communicate […]

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its RDKB HomeSmart program — a free, trusted service that is supporting more than 300 residents in making informed, comfort-focused home improvements. Launched in January 2023, RDKB HomeSmart helps homeowners explore practical changes that make homes more comfortable year-round, reduce energy use, and prepare […]

The Office of the Ombudsperson has released an updated edition of its Open Meetings: Best Practices for Local Governments guide, designed to support municipalities, regional districts, and other local governments in meeting their legal obligations to hold meetings that are open, accessible, and transparent. Originally published in 2012, the guide has been comprehensively updated to reflect legal, […]

Libraries across British Columbia are working to ensure everyone can access information, ideas and services. Building on this commitment, 13 public libraries in the Columbia Basin are receiving more than $990,000 from Columbia Basin Trust to complete projects that reduce barriers for people with diverse abilities. “Whether a Basin resident wants to borrow a novel, […]

The 2026 property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2025, have been announced for property owners of nearly 450,000 properties throughout the Southern Interior. The updated property values are now available at bcassessment.ca in addition to 2026 Property Assessment Notices being mailed to each property owner. “For 2026, most homeowners can expect […]