The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 85 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with four (4) wildfires of note, and 62 listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation […]

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Canada’s lakes and explore the challenges they face with over 400 captivating photo entries in Living Lakes Canada’s 4th Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. The online gallery is brimming with breathtaking mountain lakes, wading Great Blue Herons, curious river otters, and much more. If you cherish lakes and their […]

The Provincial government has fallen short in protecting B.C.’s old-growth forests says a West Kootenay environmental group and is calling for fulfillment of the recommendations of two auditor generals and the creation of two new parks. In a New Future for Old Forests — a series of recommendations to protect old-growth forests released in 2020 […]

On Monday, July 30, the Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a large male moose has been wandering around for approximately one week in downtown Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. A photograph of the moose was taken near a business by a local entrepreneur (above). Wildlife conflict can be reported […]

Nelson Police said a Nelson man has been remanded into custody following a court appearance for Arson charges. Nelson Police said that David Lloyd Travis has been charged with one count of arson in connection in an ongoing investigation into three deliberately set fires, including one fire inside Gyro Park, that occurred on July 24th, […]

On Saturday, July 27,  Creston RCMP responded to a single motorcycle collision on Hwy 3A at Twin Bays, BC. Upon arrival, a 71-year-old male driver of a motorcycle was being treated for injuries sustained. Evidence at the scene suggested the driver, who was travelling alone and south on Hwy 3A, failed to navigate a corner. […]

On July 28 at approximately 7 p.m., RCMP in Merritt, BC, responded to a report of a plane that crashed two km north of the Merritt Airport, east of Hwy 5A. Upon arrival, emergency crews located the crash site, where they identified both the pilot and passenger deceased. The airplane was a two-seat homebuilt amphibious […]

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order for one address, six parcel identifiers (PIDs), and Evans Creek Campground due to the Mulvey Creek wildfire (N51117), which is part of the Slocan Lake Complex. The parcels are located […]

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be issuing an Evacuation Order for the entire Village of Slocan (208 properties), as well as 309 properties, and 110 Parcel Identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H, effective 8:00 am PST, Sunday, July 28, due to […]

By Katrine Conroy Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty On July 11, 2024, Canada and the U.S. reached a milestone in the process of modernizing the Columbia River Treaty – an agreement-in-principle (AIP) that sets the stage for an improved treaty that supports people and ecosystems on both sides of the border. Over the past […]