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...
Column: Blueberry River First Nations court case victory and what it means
A recent momentous court victory for Blueberry River First Nations could put Canada on track to realizing key Truth and Reconciliation Commission “calls to action.” Two of those are for government to “fully adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as the framework for reconciliation”...
Fire Crews keep Bombi fire steady at 35 hectares despite heat, wind
As of 2:01 p.m. today (July 13) fire crews have done excellent work at stopping the spread of the Beavervale Creek fire, despite incredibly high temperatures. The fire, roughly 12.5 km southeast of Castlegar on the Bombi sumit, was discovered July 10, and the cause of it remains undetermined at this time. BC Wildfire Service...
Silver Screen Drive-in brings theatre, dance, music and more to the big screen
The Bailey stage may not be filled with performances this year, but over the summer the Silver Screen Drive-in at Waneta Plaza is bringing the best in recorded concerts, dance, and theatre performances to the big screen. Presented by Trail & District Arts Council and The Royal Theatre the recorded performances aim to put...
Modified Response Fires Burning in the Southeast Fire Centre
In the 2021 fire season, there have been 209 fires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 69 fires currently active. The BC Wildfire Service is aware of these fires and is prioritizing and responding to them accordingly. BC Wildfire Service response officers have assessed and classified some of these fires as modified response...
MLA says new agricultural land rules will support farming families
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says new rules will add flexibility and increased housing options for a small secondary home in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The additional residence can be used for anything from housing extended family to an agritourism accommodation, to housing for farm labour, to a rental property for...
Updated: Bombi fire now roughly 35 hectares, still out of control
A wildfire just off Hwy 3 near the Bombi summit has grown from eight hectares to 35 hectares overnight, according to the BC Wildfire Service. There are now 33 firefighters, three helicopters, and five pieces of heavy equipment battling the fire, which is still listed as out of control."Crews and equipment continue to make...
