RDKB expands evacuation orders to 1125 additional properties
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has expanded evacuation orders to 1125 additional properties in Areas C, D, and E, from Christina Lake through the West Boundary, including Grand Forks a media release said Thursday. "Due to imminent danger to life and health due to flooding, the RDKB has ordered the evacuation of ...
Rivers in the Boundary expected to reach highest levels since 1948
Forecasts for precipitation and warm temperatures combined with a rush of snowpack at high elevations will hasten snowmelt in the coming days forcing the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary to increase the number of Evacuation Orders in the Boundary region. In a media release Wednesday, the RDKB said rivers in the Boundary...
Castlegar enjoys multi-level wins for excellence in stewardship
Today, FortisBC recognized 10 regional organizations who achieved outstanding energy savings in their sectors over the past year. “The people at these organizations are leading the way in reducing energy use in our communities,” said Dennis Swanson, vice president, energy supply and resource development, FortisBC. “We applaud...
Music: La Cafamore concert in June
La Cafamore is back – this time as a quintet, and they’ll work their magic on works by Dvorak and Mozart, on Wednesday, June 6, at the Trail United Church. The five will be: Carolyn Cameron, Angela Snyder, Alexis More, Maria Wang, and Nina Horvath. La Cafamore has been playing in the Kootenays for ten years, charming audiences...
MVI in Trail sees car overturned
A 39-year-old Castlegar woman was transported to hospital and subsequently released after an MVI in Trail yesterday, according to RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. “A female was driving on Second Avenue and clipped a parked car, causing her vehicle to overturn and then slide on its roof into an oncoming vehicle,” Oelke said, adding the...
Columbia Avenue project to begin next week
To All Residents of the City of Castlegar: The City of Castlegar is undertaking the redevelopment of Columbia Avenue from 17 Street to 13 Street. Construction will begin on Monday, May 14 and is expected to be completed in October 2018. Normal hours of work will be: Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from...
House fire in downtown Castlegar results in minor injuries
The Castlegar Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday in the 100 block of 9 Avenue, according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. "The CFD confirmed the call at 10:50 a.m. and arrived on scene at 10:58 a.m.," he said in a press release issued Monday evening. "(The) CFD responded with 10 firefighters, two Engines, Ladder...
UPDATED: Rural Grand Forks Declares State of Local Emergency
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks has declared a local state of emergency due to ongoing flooding in the Manly Meadows area and other areas in rural Grand Forks. The RDKB said in a media release Tuesday evening, the State of Local Emergency will remain in place for seven days. "A...
Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre temporarily closed
The Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre will be closed temporarily starting today (Monday, May 7) at 10:15 a.m. for a water main repair. City crews will make every effort to fix the main as quickly as possible, and we will provide an update with the re-opening time later in the day. We apologize to all patrons for the interruption...
Castlegar man missing after vehicle plunges into river
A Castlegar man is still missing after his vehicle sank into the river near Brilliant Bridge, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On May 5 at 2:12 pm, a hiker (who was on the opposite side of the river) called 9-1-1 to report that he had seen a vehicle lose control on Brilliant Road and plunge into the Kootenay River,”...
