Three Basin residents who have demonstrated perseverance in the face of adversity are being recognized with this year’s Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship, supporting their pursuit of post-secondary education and career goals. Established in 2017, the scholarship honours Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust’s President and Chief Executive Officer from 2005 through 2016. It reflects his values of […]

Local food producers in the Kootenays will have more opportunities to grow and reach more customers close to home, thanks to provincial support for a food-procurement social enterprise initiative. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing nearly $65,000 to support Kootenay Food Council’s Kootenay Regional Food Procurement Social Enterprise […]

Metal Tech Alley was invited to participate in the RESOLVE Policy and Practice Labs held June 10–11 in Victoria, BC. The workshops were convened by RESOLVE and REGENERATION, international organizations focused on accelerating practical solutions for responsible resource development, restoration, and the recovery of critical minerals. The two-day event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, […]

The KBRH has requested the following press release be issued with changes to the section on Temporary Staff Parking: Starting July 2, 2026, the first phase of parking lot improvements at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) will begin. Once complete, the project will add up to 38 new parking stalls and pave existing gravel parking areas, improving […]

The Castlegar RCMP is searching to locate a missing man who is believed to have been swept away and may have drowned in the Columbia River, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. ‘On June 21, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., frontline officers responded to multiple reports of a lone man in distress in the Columbia River,” […]

Farmers market season is in full swing, creating vibrant gathering spaces where residents can shop local, connect with neighbours, and support regional producers. Throughout the summer, IncrEDIBLE Farmers Markets bring together farmers, food producers, artisans, crafters, and community organizations across the Lower Columbia. Rossland IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market Queen Street Bi-weekly Thursdays 2 p.m. – 5:30 […]

I had a great time last weekend at Sunfest in Castlegar and at Cherryville Days. This year’s theme for Cherryville Days was motorcycles. Graduation season has begun in the Kootenays. Congratulations to all our graduates, especially to the young folk walking across the stage over the next week at Stanley Humphries Secondary, J Lloyd Crowe Secondary, Kootenay-Columbia Learning […]

Community invited to grand opening celebration on June 18 The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is inviting its residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of Moonlit Meadows, a new yurt at Beaver Valley Family Park and Campground, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Thursday, June 18, from 4 to […]

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Management team is inviting Rossland residents to a free community preparedness evening designed to help people better understand how local emergency management works – and how simple steps taken now can make a big difference during emergencies. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 24 from 7:00 p.m. […]

In April 2026, 119 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity according to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, equating to about four deaths per day. In 2026, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 have accounted for 68% of drug-toxicity deaths in the province, and […]