KC Recycling, the Pacific Northwest’s leading producer of recycled battery plastic and metal, is expanding its polypropylene plant with the support of $1.2 million from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. KC Recycling will use the investment in part to increase their ability to accept additional plastics, increasing the volume of high-quality plastic resin they produce […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be issuing a Boil Water Notice for users on the Ymir Water System. The system is located in the community of Ymir between Nelson and Salmo and is within RDCK Electoral Area G. Effective Wednesday, September 25, 2024 a localized BOIL WATER NOTICE will be issued as a precautionary measure due […]

On September 6th, 2024, 19 riders and support crew departed Kelowna on their annual 1000 km ride throughout South East British Columbia, and on September 8th, Castlegar welcomed the riders who had a stop over in Castlegar before heading on to Nelson, BC. The team again included local Castlegar RCMP officer Cst. Ron George. This […]

Castlegar RCMP said a pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in the Sunflower City. Castlegar RCMP said that at approximately 7:25 p.m. September 15, 2024 , officers were alerted to a collision that involved a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Columbia Avenue […]

Thanks to a generous grant of $399,000 from the Province of British Columbia under its Destination Development Fund, the Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club is well into its’ two-year project to replenish depleted stocks of Kokanee salmon in Kootenay Lake. To mark the next step in The Return of the Kokanee Project, three large […]

There are an abundance of ways to prepare for the changing climate. This might mean a food producer taking stock of upcoming challenges and opportunities and deciding how to shift its practices. Or a community working to prepare residents for a wildfire. Or an organization undertaking measures to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions. Groups […]

People in in the Kootenay Boundary will have increased access to a new MRI suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail. “People living in the Kootenay Boundary will have access to timely scans through this new state-of-the-art MRI suite, providing increased diagnostic testing close to home,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “This […]

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 […]

The RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 42-year-old male reported missing on August 30, 2024 has been located, and he is safe and sound. The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance. Previous Story: RCMP seek public assistance in locating Matthew Moreau RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Matthew Moreau, who […]

Rescheduled due to July’s heatwave, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) and Tilia Botanicals are excited to present a hands-on workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. This free event will explore the benefits of medicinal and edible invasive plants while addressing their impact on native ecosystems. The workshop will include plant […]