Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam closed until further notice
Please be advised that the navigational lock at BC Hydro’s Hugh Keenleyside Dam is closed until further notice due to an equipment issue. We apologize for the inconvenience during the summer recreational boating season and are working to get the navigational lock back in operation as soon as possible. If you have any questions...
LETTER: Resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Castlegar
Dear friends, We join in your excitement as we start to feel that our lives are normal again. It has been so wonderful to hug friends, see family, host a party and watch sports in person. But we are writing to caution you that COVID-19 is not gone. Wherever vaccination rates are lower we are seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 ...
One-day change in access to health services at Trail hospital July 21
People who attend Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) on Wednesday July 21 should be aware of some changes to access hospital services, as work continues to enhance care at the Trail hospital. On July 21, an air handling unit will be installed on the roof of the new ambulatory care unit at KBRH, above the emergency...
Incoming winds expected to increase wildfire activity
The BC Wildfire Service is issuing a wind advisory for the Interior, southern Interior and southeastern B.C. from Tuesday, July 20 to Thursday, July 22, 2021. This weather system is expected to exit the province late on Thursday, July 22. Wind activity may significantly impact fire growth in these regions. The rate of fire ...
Five Wildfires of Note Burning in the Southeast Fire District
The Southeast Fire Centre (SEFC) is experiencing unprecedented hot and dry conditions challenging fire suppression efforts. Below-average spring precipitation and above seasonal temperatures accelerated the drying of forest fuels at a rate not previously observed, making them highly susceptible to ignition. British Columbia...
MLA announces new funding for ambulances
Dear Friends, Neighbours and Community Members, When you call 911 for a medical emergency, you should feel confident that help is on the way. We’re taking action this week to improve B.C.’s ambulance system, making it faster and more responsive, and a better place to work for paramedics. We’re hiring 85 new full-time...
Eleven Trail homes evacuated after gas line break
Kootenay Regional Fire Rescue responded to a main line natural gas break in Sunningdale Wednesday. Nine Trail firefighters attended. Crews safely evacuated 11 homes in the area, Fortis BC arrived on scene and pinched the line off, and residents were able to return to their home shortly before 4 p.m.....
Woman arrested on outstanding warrants from Castlegar and Salmo
A Trail woman will have her day in court soon, after police arrested her for outstanding warrants issued in Castlegar and Salmo, according to Trail RCMP Const. Sherri Karn. "On Tuesday, July 6, at 6:24 p.m., an on-duty constable with the Trail and Greater District RCMP located a 29-year-old woman from the Trail area who was...
RDKB seeks input to Boundary Trails Master Plan
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has launched a community engagement process to capture data related to recreational trail user habits. It includes a survey that will remain open until September 9, 2021 when results will be used to determine whether to develop a Boundary Recreational Trails Master Plan (BRTMP)....
Beavervale Creek fire downgraded - no longer a 'wildfire of note'
A wildfire on the Bombi Pass, roughly 12.5 km southeast of Castlegar, is now contained and smouldering with little or no open flames, according to the BC Wildfire Service. At this point, there are 25 firefighters and one helicopter working on the fire, but bucketing and airbombing are no longer needed."Containment lines are...
