Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at Work urges drivers to watch for animals crossing roads during peak wildlife activity periods. “Animals don’t follow traffic rules,” says Trace Acres, program director at […]

On May 8, at roughly 4:15 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were alerted to a collision involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “Emergency services attended observing the cyclist on the ground receiving first aid from members of the public. “It […]

On Friday, May 2,  at 11:19 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to 36-year-old Rossland man causing a disturbance inside a business located in the 1000 block of Rossland Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officers located the man in the parking lot outside of the business. The […]

On Saturday, May 3, at 2:10 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in the 1900 block of Nevada Street, in Rossland. Officers discovered that two masked assailants with knives broke into the residence and attacked a 26-year-old Beaver Falls man. The victim, […]

It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]

On May 4, 2025 the Nelson Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant on a residence located on View Street, near Kootenay Lake Hospital, according to a press release issued Monday.  The search warrant was authorized after an illicit drug and illegal firearms investigation was completed by members of the NPD. Given the nature of […]

United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 members at StellerVista Credit Union in the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches in British Columbia have put up picket lines. For the unionized credit union employees, the employer’s proposed wage freeze for two years and the reduction of benefits and provisions that have been in the collective agreement for […]

With the arrival of wildfire season, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) is encouraging its electricity customers to be prepared for possible outages during the Southern Interior’s hottest months­­. That’s when FortisBC puts important safety practices into place, some of which could result in power outages, to reduce potential wildfire risks and help protect communities and its electricity […]

A new guide developed by patients, for patients, is helping people across the Kootenay Boundary feel more confident and informed as they prepare for and recover from surgery. Released by the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (KBPACC), Patient Pathways: Surgery offers practical tips, clear explanations, and trusted local resources to support patients and […]

Thirteen new rental homes are now available for families, seniors and individuals, including adults with developmental disabilities, in Castlegar with the opening of Eagle Estates. “People in B.C. deserve secure, affordable homes in the communities they love,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “The opening of these new homes in Castlegar means […]