Local News

Team effort contains fire at Castlegar Interfor mill

Aug. 11 fire was contained to one area thanks to the cooperation of three firefighting crews

Aug 14, 2024 11:46 AM Read more >

Creston Valley Fall Fair to celebrate community's agricultural charms

The 106th fair will be hosted at a new venue

Aug 14, 2024 10:07 AM Read more >

Resiliency centres offer support to returning West Kootenay evacuees

Centres are located in Silverton, Argenta and Slocan

Aug 13, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Lightning sparks 8 new wildfires in Castlegar area

Four fires are burning to the south of Highway 3 between Castlegar and Nancy Greene Lake

Aug 13, 2024 11:32 AM Read more >

As election approaches, B.C. premier and Green leader host events in Nelson

David Eby and Sonia Furstenau each happened to be in Nelson on Monday

Aug 13, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: 5 homes destroyed by Slocan Valley fires

20 structures in total have been destroyed

Aug 12, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Police nab 19 impaired drivers post Shambhala; suspend 39

Shambhala ran from July 26 to July 29

Aug 12, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

Wildfire evacuation alert ended for Silverton

The community had previously been evacuated in July

Aug 9, 2024 2:11 PM Read more >

Slocan Valley farm working to restore wetland habitat

It's a collaboration between Winlaw's Crooked Horn Farm, Slocan River Streamkeepers and BC Wildlife Federation

Aug 9, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

Argenta residents allowed to return home following wildfire evac

The Argenta Creek wildfire however is still out of control

Aug 8, 2024 11:10 AM Read more >