CBT commits $1.5 mill to bringing technology to local communities
Much of life today revolves around technology. More and more people are seeing new opportunities in the areas of video and music production, creating digital art and animation or recording their own podcasts. Yet not everyone has access to the technology required to participate or thrive in this digital world. Soon, more...
Good Samaritan killed while trying to assist fellow motorist
A local 51-year-old tow truck driver has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to help another motorist, according to RCMP Sgt. Chad Badry, of West Kootenay Traffic Services. “On Nov. 17, just after 5:30 p.m. Castlegar RCMP were called to a collision between a vehicle and a deer on Hwy 22, from Castlegar from...
Too much speed for the icy patches?
A local man driving from Rossland to Strawberry Pass passed the scene of a crash on Sunday, November 11, 2018. He noted only that the road was icy in spots, and that a car had gone off the road and some distance down the bank, and there were a number of emergency vehicles in attendance. The RCMP report states that the car ...
Russell, McGregor re-elected to head up RDKB Board
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board of directors re-elected Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks Director Roly Russell as board chair and Electoral Area C/Christina Lake Director Grace McGregor as vice-chair at the November 14 board meeting a media release said. “This has been an exhausting and interesting year as...
Premier’s letter assures commitment to flood recovery in the Boundary
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received some good news regarding the aftermath of floods in the region last spring after BC Premier John Horgan gave written assurance from that the Province of BC is committed to flood recovery in the Boundary. In a media release the RDKB said Horgan's letter announced that...
Delays expected to worsen in final days of Columbia Avenue construction
Please be advised that the final lift of paving has been tentatively scheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). This means single lane alternating traffic for the entire weekend and MAJOR delays. An alternate route to your destination is strongly advised. The City of Castlegar and Marwest would also...
Fire crews see gas leak, house fire; praise mobility in construction zone
The Castlegar Fire Department had a busy afternoon yesterday (Tuesday), according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said they received a call regarding a gas leak at a construction site on Arrow Lakes Drive at just after 1 p.m. “There’s a multi-family housing complex there, and everyone had to be evacuated to their mustering ...
Inclement weather leads to nine-car crash, then three-car crash in and about Castlegar
Weather was the primary factor in two multi-vehicle MVIs this morning, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Turner. First was the “schmozzle” called in at 10:15 a.m. involving nine vehicles on Hwy 3 west just before 14 Avenue. Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio said there were actually two groups of vehicles involved in this. “There were two […]
CBT announces $1.5 mill trail enhancement grant to promote health and well-being in the Basin
Whether biking to work, hiking peaks or walking pets, Columbia Basin residents prize the trails in our communities and surrounding areas. To improve these paths and support healthy outdoor lifestyles, Columbia Basin Trust is launching its new three-year, $1.5-million Trail Enhancement Grants. “Basin residents rely on trails for recreation, exercise and everyday life, and this […]
November 11th: Bagpipes and church bells mark 100 years
A few residents of Rossland, and several in Trail, may awaken at 6:00 on Sunday, November 11th, to the haunting strains of bagpipes playing “When the Battle is Over.” At that time and date, exactly one hundred years ago, the Allies and Germany signed the Armistice of Compiègne, which marked the end of the fighting on the...
