Local News

30-day public input period started for WHY Resources mine application near Rossland

West Kootenay residents are urged to send comments and concerns to Chief Inspector of Mines

May 3, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

Cathy Lamberton remembers Bjerky as a fun and hardworking girl

May 3, 2024 9:26 AM Read more >

Husband, wife awarded Trail-Warfield Citizen of the Year

Accolade recognizes efforts in tandem, like much of their volunteerism has been

May 3, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >

MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

RDCK is studying the feasibility of additional water sources for the area

May 3, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

SD6 will hire non-certified teachers to fill in on-call positions

May 2, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Grand Forks riders ready for an other BMX racing season

Club opens season with repaired track, provincial championships in July

May 2, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

The event was attended by more than 500 people over three days

May 2, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Trail councillors tour Columbia Valley, learn about conservation fund

Trail city councillors Thea Hanson and Doug Wilson attended the AKBLG tour

May 2, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

1st Kimberley Scout Group remove car wreck from river bank at Camp Stone

Beavers and Cubs complete month-long Earth Day project

May 2, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

Snow is a means of survival for some species

May 2, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >