Several taken into custody in Robson, Waneta drug-trafficking investigation
Castlegar and Trail RCMP took several people into custody Tuesday while executing search warrants at properties in Robson and near Waneta as part of a joint drug-trafficking investigation.
Earthquake near Harrop and Procter rattles Kootenay communities
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake near Harrop and Procter was felt across several Kootenay communities early Thursday morning.
HeadlineB.C. court judgment puts Kootenay Boundary IMG service rules in focus
A B.C. Supreme Court judgment involving Canadians who studied medicine abroad was posted last week as the province continues to require international medical graduates in its Kootenay Boundary family medicine residency stream to complete two years of service within Interior Health.
Historic mine opening found 25 metres from Rossland’s KC Trail
A historic mine opening near Rossland’s Kootenay Columbia Trail will be permanently sealed, with a three-week trail closure beginning Sept. 28 so crews can complete the work.
Kaslo updates community plan around 295-unit housing projection
Kaslo has adopted changes to its Official Community Plan built around a provincially calculated need for 295 additional housing units by 2041.
Nelson resident and educator Reinhard ‘Ryan’ Lengsfeld dies at 74
Reinhard “Ryan” Lengsfeld, a longtime educator who later made his home in Nelson and became known to West Kootenay residents as a moderator of a regional Facebook discussion group, died Sept. 1 at the age of 74.
RDCK compost sales returning this fall with higher prices
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is preparing to resume compost sales at Salmo, Ootischenia and Creston this fall, with higher prices approved for 2026 and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary requesting an estimated 115 cubic metres of the finished product.
TAWKROC brings adventure storytelling event to Nelson
The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers will bring an evening of adventure storytelling to Nelson on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Trail-Warfield amalgamation study moves ahead
Trail and Warfield are moving ahead with a joint study examining what amalgamation could mean for the two municipalities, including its potential effects on local governance, services and costs.
Donald Danchella murder case remains before B.C. Supreme Court
Donald James Danchella, who was charged with second-degree murder following the 2024 death of his estranged wife in Montrose, has a case before B.C. Supreme Court.
Local communities prepare for Oct. 17 local elections
Local election season is entering its next phase across the Kootenay-Boundary, with the regular nomination period set to close at 4 p.m. Friday and communities putting the people, polling places and procedures in place for the Oct. 17 general local election.
Golden City Days kicks off in Rossland with parade, Fall Fair and weekend events
Golden City Days begins in Rossland today, launching a weekend of community events that will bring the annual parade, Fall Fair, live entertainment and family activities to locations around the city through Sunday.
Nelson launches Fruit Tree Week to reduce wildlife attractants
Nelson residents are being encouraged to pick ripe fruit, clear fallen produce and share excess harvests as the city prepares for Fruit Tree Week next week.
62-year-old motorcyclist dies in Highway 3 crash east of Castlegar
A 62-year-old man has died after a single-motorcycle crash on Highway 3 east of Castlegar, with police saying early indications suggest the rider encountered wildlife on the roadway.
Castlegar RCMP appeal for information on Kimesha Clarke, last seen Sept. 1
Castlegar RCMP issued a public appeal for help locating 41-year-old Kimesha Clarke after she was reported missing Sept. 1.
Castlegar fishout targets invasive predators in Columbia River
Northern pike suppression continues in the Columbia system, while Christina Lake remains at high risk of establishment
Sinkhole risk keeps part of Silica Street closed after Nelson water-main break
The 500 and 600 blocks of Silica Street will remain closed overnight after a water-main break sent water beneath the roadway, damaged the road base and created a risk of sinkholes.
Trail-born Landon Ferraro joins Jets on TSN as analyst
Trail-born former NHL player Landon Ferraro has joined TSN as the new analyst for Winnipeg Jets regional broadcasts.
First phase of KBRH parking upgrades complete as MRI expansion continues
The first phase of parking upgrades at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail has been completed, reopening part of the hospital site while construction continues on a new permanent MRI suite.
Castlegar council expected to consider fivefold increase in purchasing threshold
Castlegar council is expected to consider a new procurement policy Sept. 8 that would allow senior administrators to approve budgeted purchases worth up to $250,000 without returning to council for a separate vote.