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BC Wildfire asks Kootenay residents to steer clear of aircraft fighting fires

BC Wildfire Service is warning members of the public to stay out of operating areas of firefighting aircraft as fire activity continues

Jul 20, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

322 wildfires burning in B.C., nearly two-thirds out of control

There are 3 wildfires of note; 1 near Ashcroft and 2 in the Kootenays

Jul 20, 2024 9:21 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway 6 closed, Silverton put on evacuation alert

Residents should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice

Jul 20, 2024 9:01 AM Read more >

New exhibits featuring local artists opening at Kootenay Gallery

The Kootenay Gallery will launch exhibits by Barbara Brown and Jenny Baillie on Aug. 1

Jul 20, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >

Empowering the Citizen Patient: Basic first aid for home and play

Dr. Mindy Smith writes about what you need and how to treat minor ailments

Jul 19, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Castlegar formalizes agreement with Pacific Coastal for bad weather landings

Pacific Coastal Airlines occasionally lands at the West Kootenay Regional Airport when weather is bad in Trail

Jul 19, 2024 2:01 AM Read more >

Police seek witnesses following crash that killed Nelson family

The accident occurred July 5 in the Slocan Valley

Jul 18, 2024 4:43 PM Read more >

Owner of Creston restaurant on road to recovery after surgery

Retro Cafe's chef, Corinne Lauro, needed urgent medical care in June

Jul 18, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Wildfire evacuation order issued for 11 properties near Silverton

The 10-hectare fire was discovered today and was caused by lightning

Jul 18, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

Castlegar man arrested for drug trafficking

Search warrant yields suspected fentanyl and meth

Jul 18, 2024 10:57 AM Read more >