In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small rural community of Argenta, three lightning strikes set parched vegetation ablaze. The Argenta Creek wildfire was discovered the following day on July 18, burning through thick stands of lodgepole pine and spruce. The volunteer community […]

The value of proactive water mapping By Emily Jerome, Living Lakes Canada In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small rural community of Argenta, three lightning strikes set parched vegetation ablaze. The Argenta Creek wildfire was discovered the following day on July 18, […]

Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past By Stewart Rood, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, University of Lethbridge  The Columbia River Treaty is a landmark water-management agreement, ratified in 1964, by the United States and Canada which aimed to co-ordinate water management within the Columbia […]

Last week I had the honour to cut the ribbon at the opening of The Confluence Castlegar. It is so exciting that this Passive House certified, Mass Timber building, which will operate with 85% reduced emissions is now open for events, office space, and welcoming visitors from around the world!! Thank you to Tammy Verigin-Burk who made […]

On Aug. 28, at approximately 1:50 a.m., RCMP in Golden responded to a report of a personal robbery which had occurred 20 minutes prior, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. He said the incident occurred near the skate park, located at 13 Avenue and 9 Street. “The victim was riding his bicycle, when four unknown […]

The provincial government’s Columbia River Treaty team will host a public virtual information session about the recent agreement-in-principle (AIP) reached between Canada and the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. The virtual information session will be held on Sept. 17, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) and 7-8:30 p.m. (Mountain time). Members of […]

Wayne Tamelin, Scott Podovelnikoff, Wendy Podovelnikoff, Scott Minor and PGA Pro Scott Merriam will now have the opportunity to win a Canadian National Championship. The team from Castlegar travelled to Cranbrook to win the British Columbia East RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final last week hosted at St. Eugene Golf Resort. The group finished ahead of 19 […]

On Aug. 20, at 5 a.m, Castlegar RCMP responded to a theft at the Castlegar Hyundai dealership where a witness observed a male steal rims and tires off a vehicle in the lot, according to Cpl. Paul Laughman of the Castlegar RCMP Detachment He said the suspect was observed loading all four wheels into his […]

With the campfire ban being lifted in the Southeast Fire Centre, the province is asking residents to be very careful when out and about this weekend. People are urged to continue to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this Labour Day long weekend. Although some areas have benefited […]

On Aug. 16 at 11:16 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officer received a report about a group of rambunctious youth playing ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ in the 1800 block of Columbia Gardens Road in Fruitvale, According to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a witness believed that approximately 15 youths were believed to be […]