RDKB cancels States of Local Emergency — snowpack remains above seasonal average
The Boundary region appears to have dodge a flooding bullet, for now, prompting the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre to cancel the States of Local Emergency. “River and stream levels in the Boundary forecasts downgraded significantly (Saturday) morning . . ..River levels expected to be well...
RDKB issues EVACUATION ALERT for Manly Meadows Area
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary issued an Evacuation Alert for Manly Meadows Area. The RDKB said the alert is being issued due to the potential for a second spike in flooding from the Kettle River in the Manly Meadows Area. "Predictions are that the water level could exceed those experienced on Saturday, May 6," ...
UPDATED: Environment Canada ends Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Environment Canada ended its Severe Thunderstorm Watch as of Thursday afternoon for most of the Southern Interior. However, regions can still expect the risk of thunderstorms and snow at higher elevations as an unsettled weather pattern continues to grip the region. As for people travelling highways in the province, spring ...
Larson, Conroy, Mungall re-elected as MLAs
On a night when Christy Clark and the BC Liberals were able to hold on to power, albeit, a minority government, not much changed in the BC Interior as most of the incumbents won return trips to represent their respective ridings in the BC Legislature. Michelle Mungall and Katrine Conroy of the BC NDP Party easily won their ...
UPDATED: Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement for Boundary
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is urging residents of the Boundary region to expect rivers to rise beginning Thursday. This comes as Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement for the Boundary region for Thursday. Environment Canada is forecasting rain and possible thunderstorms beginning late Thursday...
Arrests leads to drug seizures; Mountain bikes recovered
An arrest on an outstanding warrant led police to seize a quantity of drugs said Sgt. Jim Fenske Detachment Commander in a media release Monday. Fenske the drugs were recovered Saturday (May 6th) when officers arrested a man on an outstanding warrant. "A search of the male resulted in the seizure of four (4) grams of...
Letter: Let's put an end to strategic voting
To The Editor: A strategy to end strategic voting: The political landscape in British Columbia has been plagued by polarized politics for as long as anyone can remember. Many voters find themselves voting to block something they despise and/or wasting their vote all together. The way out of this mess is to reform our voting...
Brand new sculptures to be unveiled next week
Get your Sculpturewalking shoes ready! On Saturday, May 13, 30 sculptures will be landing in Castlegar’s downtown, marking the seventh year of the internationally-renowned Castlegar Sculpturewalk. “It’s truly incredible what Castlegar has accomplished in a relatively short period of time,” said executive director Joy Barrett....
Judge approves Lemon Creek class-action suit
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has given the go-ahead for a class-action lawsuit for residents of the Slocan Valley affected by the 2013 fuel spill in Lemon Creek. Justice David Masuhara ruled last week the proposed civil action had met the proper requirements of a class action and had sound enough arguments to go to trial. In ...
Book launch at Touchstones — Journeys Taken: Selkirk College – The First 50 Years
Selkirk College is celebrating its 50th anniversary by releasing a commemorative coffee table book. Journeys Taken: Selkirk College – The First 50 Years chronicles the rich history of post-secondary education in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. It is a beautiful volume and is a welcome addition to every bookshelf! The...
