Pausing registration for lifeguard advanced courses
Due to an overwhelming response for the recruitment of lifeguards, the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre is pausing registration for all advanced courses as they develop a program to support lifeguard training. Those who have already expressed interest will be contacted. If you are interested in learning more about this...
Lifeguard shortage means reduced hours in Castlegar/Nelson pools
A nation wide shortage of lifeguards and swimming instructors is having a notable impact at the local level. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has had to make the difficult decision to continue to operate our Castlegar, Creston and Nelson pools with reduced hours. “Public safety is our number-one priority and unfortunately with staff […]
Newsletter from MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy
Province recognizes International Women’s Day, takes action on gender equity On International Women’s Day, we honour the many women, girls, Two-Spirit people, and non-binary people in our province who are so often the cornerstones of our families, neighbourhoods and communities. We are also working to deliver a ...
Police seek witnesses to MVI near Salmo
At 545 a.m. on March 4, Salmo RCMP members responded to a report of a two vehicle head on collision on Hwy 3 just outside of Salmo, according to RCMP detachment commander Cpl. Darryl Orr. "The two vehicles involved were destroyed in the collision but, luckily, the occupants of the vehicles only sustained minor injuries," Orr...
Creston RCMP seeking man wanted on warrant with 32 separate charges
Thirty-eight-year-old Chad Meszarosi is wanted for 32 different charges. Meszarosi is facing charges of breach of release order, aggravated assault, assault, firearms offences, uttering threats, driving while prohibited, escape from lawful custody, possessing weapons for dangerous purpose, mischief, forcible confinement, break...
Fruitvale man caught driving with beer in hand
On Sunday, March 5, at 12:10 a.m., frontline Trail RCMP officers observed a 54-year-old Fruitvale man leave a licensed establishment with a beer in hand and attempt to drive off in his vehicle from the parking lot in the 1800 block of Hwy 3B in Fruitvale, according to Trail NCO/ic Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The officers detained...
RDKB receives $1.7 million boost from Government’s Growing Communities Fund
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has received a $1,774,000 boost from the provincial government to address the needs of its growing communities. The one-time grant, which the RDKB will receive at the end of March 2023, was allocated using a funding formula based on population size and per capita population ...
Castlegar woman dies after fall from Trail bridge
On Saturday, March 4, at 1:06 p.m., Trail RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and EHS first responders attended the scene of a grievously injured 44-year-old Castlegar woman lying on the banks of the Columbia River near the Victoria Street Bridge in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said officers ...
MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy newsletter
Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, People from across the country and around the world are moving to B.C. because of our strong economy, high standard of living, and wealth of opportunity. B.C. is growing, and while this means great things for our province, it also means more pressure on our local infrastructure....
RDKB urges all residents to oppose radical federal boundary changes
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board is urging all its residents to take immediate action in response to Elections Canada’s plans to redistribute federal electoral district boundaries. “It’s extremely concerning that a second draft of the federal boundary review has only just been released and is such a radical ...
