Southeast Fire Centre issues Category 3 fire prohibitions
The BC Wildfire Service is getting the jump on any potential dangers as the region prepares for the upcoming fire season. In a media release, the BC Wildfire Service said that effective at 12:00 (noon) PDT on Friday, May 17, 2024, Category 3 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes […]
Cone Zone campaign urges drivers to slow down to protect roadside workers
Tens of thousands of roadside workers and millions of drivers in B.C. share a common goal. They all want to get home safe each day. Achieving that goal by getting drivers to use caution and obey work zone driving laws is the focus of the annual Cone Zone safety awareness campaign in B.C. It reminds […]
Katrine Conroy announces retirement from politics after 19 years serving the West Kootenay
New Democrat MLA and B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced today that she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming provincial election. “It has been a true honour to serve my community and this province for nearly 20 years,” said Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West. “We have accomplished so much, from expanding affordable childcare […]
MP Cannings: Dental and Pharmacare Town Hall announced
Starting May 1, almost 2 million seniors were eligible to make appointments and start accessing the new NDP Dental Care Plan. MP, Richard Cannings noted that “after 57 years fighting for dental care to be included in the Canada Health Care Act, the NDP Canada Dental Care Plan is finally here.” The local MP has […]
RCMP seek identity of suspect in Warfield break/enter/theft
On Friday, May 3, 2024, 6:51 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer investigated a break, enter, and theft at a residence in the 300 block of Whitman Way, in Warfield, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The front door to the residence sustained damage from the suspect entering the residence,” Wicentowich said, […]
192 British Columbians lost to toxic drugs in March 2024
Data released by the BC Coroners Service shows toxic drugs claimed the lives of at least 192 people in March, and at least 572 lives in the first three months of 2024. The data reflects an 11% decrease in the number of lives lost when compared with March 2023 (215), when 6.9 people died each […]
BC Hydro’s Columbia and Duncan Operations Update Meeting May 15
We are pleased to invite you to attend our Columbia and Duncan operations update meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. PDT. This meeting will be held virtually via MS Teams. During this meeting, we will provide information about this year’s snowpack, forecasted inflows, and the expected summer levels for Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Reservoir, Arrow Lakes […]
BC SPCA reminds guardians of the importance of having a plan for their pets
The BC SPCA wants to remind guardians during emergency preparedness week and National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 11, that when they make an emergency plan for their family, they need to plan for their pets too. “Making a plan for your pet not only ensures their safety, it also plays a role […]
Friday sees six-vehicle collision in Kinnaird Bridge
On May 3, 2024 just after 2 p.m., Castlegar RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on the Hwy 3 Kinnaird Bridge east of Castlegar, according to detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. Upon police attendance it was determined six vehicles were involved in the collision. The highway was closed in both directions while […]
RDCK Emergency Notification System Test/Emergency Preparedness Week May 5 - 11
In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5-11), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be conducting its annual TEST of the Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, May 7th at approximately 2:00 pm. Anyone registered with the RDCK’s Emergency Notification System will receive a TEST NOTIFICATION via mobile phone (text), email, landline call, or Voyent Alert! app, depending on which notification option you […]
