Castlegar enjoys multi-level wins for excellence in stewardship
Today, FortisBC recognized 10 regional organizations who achieved outstanding energy savings in their sectors over the past year. “The people at these organizations are leading the way in reducing energy use in our communities,” said Dennis Swanson, vice president, energy supply and resource development, FortisBC. “We applaud...
MLA Conroy welcomes new playgrounds for Kootenay schools
Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy said students at schools in Slocan and New Denver are getting new playgrounds, thanks to $180,000 in provincial funding announced by the Premier and Minister of Education today. “Playgrounds should be part of a healthy childhood no matter where you live,” said Conroy, who is also the Minister...
Search warrant in Trail yields weapons, drugs and stolen property
A Trail man is facing a laundry list of charges after police executed a search warrant last Thursday, according to RCMP top cop Sgt. Darren Oelke. “On May 3 at approximately 6 p.m. the Crime Reduction Unit, along with Trail Detachment General Investigation Section and General Duty members, executed a search warrant at a...
Selkirk College Saves Energy by Turning down the Heat on Sweater Day
This winter, the heat at the Castlegar, Silver King and Tenth Street campuses was turned down by two degrees to conserve energy and show Selkirk College’s commitment to lowering our carbon footprint. Students and staff were encouraged to wear a sweater to show their support for energy conservation at this second annual event....
House fire in downtown Castlegar results in minor injuries
The Castlegar Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday in the 100 block of 9 Avenue, according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. "The CFD confirmed the call at 10:50 a.m. and arrived on scene at 10:58 a.m.," he said in a press release issued Monday evening. "(The) CFD responded with 10 firefighters, two Engines, Ladder...
UPDATED: Rural Grand Forks Declares State of Local Emergency
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks has declared a local state of emergency due to ongoing flooding in the Manly Meadows area and other areas in rural Grand Forks. The RDKB said in a media release Tuesday evening, the State of Local Emergency will remain in place for seven days. "A...
Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre temporarily closed
The Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre will be closed temporarily starting today (Monday, May 7) at 10:15 a.m. for a water main repair. City crews will make every effort to fix the main as quickly as possible, and we will provide an update with the re-opening time later in the day. We apologize to all patrons for the interruption...
Selkirk College Awards Honourary Diploma to Cathy Lafortune
Cathy Lafortune regularly attends classes in the Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) Program at Selkirk College enhancing the learning experience of students striving to work with people with differing abilities. The wealth of knowledge she so eagerly and professionally shares stems from lived life...
Castlegar man missing after vehicle plunges into river
A Castlegar man is still missing after his vehicle sank into the river near Brilliant Bridge, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On May 5 at 2:12 pm, a hiker (who was on the opposite side of the river) called 9-1-1 to report that he had seen a vehicle lose control on Brilliant Road and plunge into the Kootenay River,”...
Localized flooding in the Boundary prompts RDKB to raise status to Level 2
The RDKB Emergency Operations Centre in Grand Forks raised its status to Level 2 Sunday in response to rising river levels across the Boundary, and a forecast of increasing levels through to the end of the week. In a media release, the RDKB said high waters have resulted in localized flooding adjacent to the Kettle River,...
