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B.C. officials brace for worsening drought conditions and more wildfires

Wildfires Wylie Henderson - July 21, 2026

As hot, dry weather persists across southern B.C., provincial officials warned Tuesday that wildfire activity and drought conditions are expected to worsen before they improve.

Evacuation alert issued for Village of Salmo

News Wylie Henderson - May 14, 2018

Residents and visitors in the Village of Salmo and outlying areas have been issued an evacuation alert. The Regional District of Central Kootenay took that step earlier today as water...

Diapers dampening Salmo Civic Works’ efforts

News Wylie Henderson - May 14, 2018

The Village of Salmo is kindly asking that residents stop flushing dirty, or clean, diapers down the toilet. Civic Works crews are working to keep their sewer system ready for...

RDKB works to reduce evacuation orders, prepares for more high water this week

News Wylie Henderson - May 13, 2018

Record-high river levels in the Boundary have declined over the weekend but the potential of another surge of high water looms with warmer temperatures in the forecast. Last week's peak...

CKISS prepares for Invasive Species Action Month events

News Wylie Henderson - April 30, 2018

When the calendar turns it's page at midnight it's going to be May, and it's also going to be Invasive Species Action Month. The BC Government made the province-wide declaration...

March brings snow, chilly temperatures

News Wylie Henderson - April 3, 2018

A snowy and chilly month of March in the West Kootenay is in the books. The coolest day of the month was the 30th when the temperature dipped to...

Hospital District sets 2018 budget, approves IHA upgrades

News Wylie Henderson - April 1, 2018

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District has passed a bylaw which outlines its 2018 budget. It will carry a 3% increase at just over $7.9 million. The residential property...

Child care relief coming in April

News Wylie Henderson - March 29, 2018

A local politician is spearheading a BC Government initiative to save money for families on child care costs. Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy, who is Minister of Children and Family...

Local colleges get funds for tech and trades equipment upgrades

News Wylie Henderson - March 28, 2018

Two Kootenay colleges have cashed in on the BC Government's recent $5.4 million investment for equipment upgrades for tech...

College of the Rockies receives tech and trade funds

News Wylie Henderson - March 27, 2018

Two Kootenay colleges are getting funds from the BC Government. The province is dispersing $5.4 million to post-secondary institutions across...

CBT invests $822,000 in wildfire mitigation

News Wylie Henderson - March 26, 2018

The Columbia Basin Trust is investing in wildfire mitigation across the region. They'll disperse $822,406 for 28 projects for...

Green Home Shows upcoming in Creston, Castlegar

News Wylie Henderson - March 24, 2018

The Regional District of Central Kootenay wants to help residents capitalize on energy efficiency opportunities at home. They're hosting...

RCMP will be watching for speeders in school zones next month

News Wylie Henderson - March 21, 2018

Now might be a good time to practice keeping your speed down in school zones. When spring break ends RCMP...

No change to Fortis BC natural gas rates April 1

News Wylie Henderson - March 20, 2018

Good news for Fortis BC customers in our region. Spokeswoman Diana Sorace says they heard from the BC Utilities Commission...

Salmo selects new CAO

News Wylie Henderson - March 20, 2018

The Village of Salmo has appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer. Anne Williams has been successfully recruited for the position. She'll...

23 local projects get CBT rec infrastructure funds

News Wylie Henderson - March 12, 2018

A popular funding initiative from the Columbia Basin Trust has run its course. The CBT's rec infrastructure funding initiative has...

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