Man missing in Kootenay River recovered
On May 3, the body of a Castlegar man was recovered from the Kootenay River who has been missing since May 2018 after entering the river in his pickup truck, accordign to RCMP Cpl. Brett Turner "The recovery effort lasted several hours and required the assistance of several partners due to the difficult conditions and rapid...
Start thinking about seeding
It’s great to see things starting to green up. Now is a good time to start thinking about seeding. Competition from grass can keep many weeds from taking over and is very important for long term invasive plant management. What you seed depends on the conditions and use of the site. The best results are found when you...
SPCA reminds public to travel safely with pets this summer
The BC SPCA is reminding members of the public to make sure pets are safely secured in their vehicle when travelling this summer. “This time of year we start to see more people taking their pets, particularly dogs, with them on road trips or camping. We recommend that pets are kept inside the vehicle in a secured crate or...
Cops crush Castlegar conflagration before fire crews arrive
Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio is praising quick-thinking police for knocking down a blaze Thursday afternoon before fire crews even arrived on scene. He said the call came in at 4:44 p.m. about a wildfire aside a well-travelled path on 12 Street just off Columbia Avenue. “It was actually called in by an RCMP member who...
KERPA Emergency Response Vehicle Ready to Light Up Kootenay Roads When Called
The KERPA Board is very pleased to publicly announce that as of Jan. 1, 2019, KERPA’s emergency vehicle has been fully operational and responding to calls with lights and sirens, as part of a volunteer service agreement with the BCEHS. The public is invited to the Crescent Valley Fire Department Open House on May 4 from 10 ...
It's time to go after invasive weeds.
Some ask, “What’s so bad about those so-called invasive species? Some of them are so pretty!” Yes, they’re pretty. One example is Himalayan Balsam, also known as “Policeman’s Helmet.” It has beautiful flowers. And it grows SO easily! The trouble with it is . . . it grows...
DriveSmart BC: "Spring Cleaning" for Surge Brakes
Spring has sprung and trailers that have slumbered through the winter are being dragged out of storage and dusted off for use. Check the air in the tires. Light up the lights. Yes, we're good to go for another season! Experience has taught me that "spring cleaning" seldom includes the trailer's surge brake. I would set up at...
'THE FAVOURITE' coming to the Gem Theatre
Mark your calendar for our upcoming film, THE FAVOURITE at the Gem Theatre in Grand Forks. Please note that there will be an afternoon, as well as an evening, showing this month, Tuesday, April 30th. We expect a larger than usual attendance to this film and recommend you either attend the afternoon show or show up before 6:45...
Major decisions at RDKB monthly board meeting
A general overview of discussion items and major decisions from last month's Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors meeting. The next board meeting was held Thursday at the Grand Forks office. Emergency Alerting Software Launched The RDKB Emergency Alerting System was officially launched on April...
Kootenay Healthy Lifestyles Expo set for May 4 in Trail
Regional health and wellness resources are coming together in Trail to offer free consultations and demonstrations in a one-day event presented by the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce. The Kootenay Healthy Lifestyles Expo, slated for May 4 at the Trail Memorial Centre, offers access to over 70 exhibits and market...
