Christina Lake elects new RDKB director as McMynn leads Midway mayoral race
Christina Lake voters have elected Rupert Oldroyd as their new regional district director, while preliminary results in Midway show incumbent Mayor Doug McMynn leading a three-candidate race following the October 17 local elections.
Where Boundary residents can vote October 17 and which races are contested
Voters across the Boundary will head to the polls Saturday, October 17, to elect municipal councils, a regional district director and school trustees, with several races contested in Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Christina Lake.
Christina Lake voters still have mail-ballot options after postal deadline
Voters in Christina Lake can still arrange to collect a mail-ballot package from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) ahead of the Oct. 17 general local election, following the expiry of Friday's deadline to request a package through Canada Post.
FortisBC plans $21.3M in Christina Lake, Grand Forks substation upgrades
FortisBC plans $21.3 million in substation work at Christina Lake and Grand Forks through the end of 2027, with one project intended to increase capacity for growing electricity demand and the other focused on replacing aging equipment and improving reliability.
Boundary RDKB election set: Areas D and E acclaimed, Christina Lake heads to vote
The election picture is set for the Boundary’s three Regional District of Kootenay Boundary electoral areas, with Linda Kay Wiese and Sharen Gibbs elected by acclamation in Areas D and E and voters in Area C/Christina Lake choosing between Rocio Graham and Rupert Oldroyd on Oct. 17.
Grey Ghost Pursuit puts Christina Lake on West Kootenay gravel route
Christina Lake is playing a central role in the Grey Ghost Pursuit this weekend, with the regional gravel cycling event linking the Boundary with Castlegar and Rossland over two days of riding on forest service roads and former railway grades.
Christina Lake Cannabis weighs $18M offer alongside earlier $15M proposal
Christina Lake Cannabis is considering an $18-million offer for substantially all of its assets while an earlier $15-million proposal to acquire the company’s shares remains under review.
RDKB approves 10-year agreement for Christina Lake Welcome Centre
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has approved a 10-year operating agreement with the Christina Gateway Community Development Association for the Christina Lake Welcome Centre.
Christina Lake groups press province for action on Columbia & Western Rail Trail
Christina Lake community and trail groups, joined by a provincial powersports association and RDKB Area C director Grace McGregor, are pressing the B.C. government for action on the Columbia & Western Rail Trail after years of uncertainty over who is responsible for managing and maintaining the corridor.
B.C. RCMP Golf Championship coming to Christina Lake in September
Christina Lake will host the B.C. RCMP Golf Championship for three days in September.
Fifth annual Funduro returns to Christina Lake Sept. 13
Mountain bikers will return to the trails above Christina Lake on Sept. 13 for the fifth annual Funduro, a local race that raises money for trail maintenance and improvements in Christina Lake and Grand Forks.
Boundary students return to class Sept. 8 as new school year begins
Students across School District 51 will return to class Tuesday, Sept. 8, with a shortened first day and classes running Tuesday through Friday during the opening week.
Leila Naderi brings jazz, soul and new music to Christina Lake
An Okanagan-based vocalist, pianist and composer is bringing her latest music to Christina Lake this week.
As wildfires grow more extreme, how much protection can fuel treatment buy?
A multi-phase wildfire mitigation project launched in fall 2024 in a forested park near Christina Lake homes has involved removing ladder fuels, pruning trees and reducing combustible material on the forest floor.
Christina Lake residents invited to housing-policy open house tonight
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is holding a public information session Wednesday evening on proposed housing-related changes to Christina Lake’s Official Community Plan.
Gabriel Palatchi brings solo piano performance to Christina Lake Friday
Internationally touring pianist and composer Gabriel Palatchi will bring a solo performance to Christina Lake Friday night, three weeks after the release of his first album devoted entirely to solo piano.
Christina Lake earns Bat Friendly Community certification
Christina Lake has been recognized as a Bat Friendly Community following two years of habitat work, public education and wildlife monitoring led by the Christina Lake Stewardship Society.
Christina Lake students get hands-on lesson in local government
Grade 4 and 5 students from Christina Lake Elementary School visited the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Trail headquarters for a hands-on look at local government during Local Government Awareness Week.
Christina Lake celebrates opening of new pedestrian bridge
Community members gathered to celebrate the opening of a new pedestrian bridge in Christina Lake, marking the completion of a project shaped by local advocacy and collaboration.