RDCK issues evacuation order for a total of 31 properties as Merry Creek fire reaches 15 hectares
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has expanded its Evacuation Order to include three more properties for a total of 31 properties in Electoral Area J due to the Merry Creek Wildfire (N51165) 8 kilometres SW of Castlegar. The Evacuation area covers residential addresses on 14th Ave., Fernwood Drive, Highway 3,...
What to do if under an evacuation order or alert
Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires to communities and citizens, many communities around British Columbia have been put on evacuation order or evacuation alert, and the Province is asking people to be prepared. Individuals in communities that have been placed under an evacuation alert must be prepared to leave their homes...
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts issued for more parts of Castlegar
An interface wildfire near Castlegar has grown to seven hectares and is zero per cent contained, according to BC Wildfire Service, but the City of Castlegar Emergency Operations Centre says the blaze within city limits is contained. Twenty-five firefighters, two airtankers and two helicopters are attacking the fire. "At 5:20...
Selkirk College President Hits Road to Build Connections
Using the simple power of pedal, Selkirk College President Angus Graeme is connecting communities across the region and around the world. Now serving in his final year of a career at Selkirk College that spans three decades, the local college’s president will spend six days in July on his road bike pedaling 500 kilometres of...
Penticton/Oliver - Two churches destroyed overnight in suspicious fires
A Catholic Church on the Penticton Indian Band and a Catholic Church on the Osoyoos Indian Band have been destroyed in overnight fires. On June 21, 2021 at 1:22 a.m., a Penticton RCMP officer was on patrol when he observed fire coming from the Sacred Heart Church on Green Mountain Road. By the time the officer arrived on...
Interior Health accelerating second doses of COVID-19 vaccine throughout region
Interior Health’s #journey2immunity COVID-19 vaccination campaign continues to accelerate throughout the region. Approximately 675,000 doses of vaccine have now been administered and more are on the way as drop-in hours expand and mobile immunization clinics travel across the Interior. “I want to thank the hundreds of...
RCMP release name of victim in 2015 Creston murder, request public info
The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (MCU) is looking to advance the criminal investigation into the homicide death of a 26-year-old Creston man, whose body was located inside a residence near Creston in 2015. Click here to view the original news release published on June 3, 2015 On May 31, 2015 at 3:14 p.m., Creston...
Kootenay Savings continues tradition of giving
With summer on the horizon, Kootenay Savings is providing a financial boost to community organizations throughout the Kootenays to help enrich the lives of residents across the region. “Twice a year, in the spring and the fall, our Community Foundation receives many inspiring grant applications for community programs and...
Join the Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge
This summer Living Lakes Canada is calling on all Columbia Basin residents to get involved in the Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. Simply snap a photo of your favourite lake(s) and submit it to the contest for a chance to win prizes from Kicking Horse Coffee and Lush. Photo submissions will be accepted until July 31, 2021...
Fruitvale now a Living Wage Employer: challenges other municipalities
People working for the Village of Fruitvale can share a certain amount of pride knowing that their local government is taking steps to reduce poverty in their community. The Village of Fruitvale is now a Living Wage Employer. “This just made sense. We made a commitment to providing a good quality of life for our employees and...
