RDKB rescinds majority of evacuation alerts across the Boundary
Now that threats from further flooding is decreasing throughout the Boundary region, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operation Centre has rescinded evacuation alerts for Electoral Areas C, D, and E, including Christina Lake, Grand Forks and Midway on Saturday (May 26). However, there are still nine (9) ...
Contractor speaks to Columbia Avenue gas leak
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by MarWest, the contractor hired for the project. On May 24 at approximately 1:55 p.m. Fortis Gas was contacted about the break of a Gas Service pipe and resultant gas leak on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, BC. The response to the Service Line break required a coordinated effort...
Organizers make difficult decision, cancel 2018 GFI Baseball Tournament
There’s been another casualty due to the Great Flood of 2018. On its Facebook Page Friday, the Grand Forks International Baseball Committee said it is cancelling the 2018 Tournament due to the spring flooding that has devastated the Boundary City this spring. “The Grand Forks International Committee is saddened to make the ...
Paintings Are Feature of Next Exhibitions at Kootenay Gallery
Following the West Kootenay Camera Club’s annual week-long Photo Salon (June 1 – 8), the Kootenay Gallery has two new exhibitions opening June 15 at 7 p.m. Three artists are offering works that will be of interest to local culture lovers. Carol Reynolds has adeptly captured the landscapes of both Nelson streets and Kootenay...
UPDATED: Columbia to be opened to single-lane, alternating traffic shortly
Public safety concern from gas-line break on Columbia is now over, leak is stopped and Castlegar Fire Department is standing down. However, there are still repairs to be made, so it will only be open to single-lane, alternating traffic by about 6 p..m. Previous coverage: Columbia Avenue is completely shut down between No...
Understanding placards on properties
Now that evacuation orders have been recinded in many parts of Grand Forks, the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergeny Operations Centre is advising the public to understand the meaning of the placards placed on their properties following the Rapid Damage Assessments. The RDKB EOC said the Rapid Damage Assessment is...
Interfor Resumes Operations at Grand Forks Sawmill
Another positive sign Grand Forks is getting back to a bit of normalcy after the Great Flood of 2018 happened Wednesday when Interfor Corporation announced that it resumed operations at the Boundary City sawmill. Management had closed the sawmill in Grand Forks for the past two weeks due to following severe flooding in the ...
Hidden hero project highlights goodness
Do you know a HIDDEN HERO? Someone who does good, for one or many? Someone who hasn’t received much recognition for their kindness, their efforts, their successes? Artist Claire Dibble, in collaboration with the Kootenay Gallery is seeking nominations for everyday heroes within the Castlegar and District community for a new...
Clothesline Project returns to Castlegar
The Clothesline Project is happening on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event brings awareness to the issue of violence within our community. This project recognizes victims and survivors of domestic abuse as well as those who have experienced other forms of violence. The Clothesline Project highlights the supports...
RDKB EOC rescinds evacuation orders to properties in Downtown, North Ruckle
In a media release Tuesday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) said it has rescinded evacuation orders for about 171 addresses in the Downtown and North Ruckle areas due to a decreased threat of flooding. However, the EOC said these properties, like all properties taken off evacuation...
