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COVID-19 cases remain high in West Kootenay despite decrease
The West Kootenay region has reported a total of 150 new COVID-19 cases last week, marking a slight decrease in new infections for the first time since early August.The...
Air Canada ramping up service to the West Kootenay
Two more additional flights to and from Vancouver are being added to the West Kootenay Regional Airport starting on September 8th.“Additional flights with Air Canada is exciting news for...
Boil Water Notice lifted for the Edgewood Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has removed the Boil Water Notice for the users of the Edgewood Water System.The RDCK originally put the notice in place on July...
Single-vehicle crash near the Paulson Summit left one person dead
A single-vehicle accident near the Paulson Summit led to one person dead on Labour Day.Officials say the incident took place on Highway 3, west of Nancy Greene Provincial Park,...
B.C. Government outlines Kicking Horse Canyon fall closures
Work on Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project will be underway again this fall, with an extended road closure anticipated later in September.Highway 1 will likely have...
More pop-up vaccine clinics coming to the Kootenay Boundary
Another round of pop-up vaccine clinics is coming to the Kootenay Boundary.“Interior Health will host drop-in immunization clinics in the Kootenay Boundary area for anyone who has not yet...
COVID-19 cases continue to ramp up across West Kootenay
COVID-19 is continuing to spread through the West Kootenay, with 188 new cases reported in the region last week.Data from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) covers August...
Boil Water Notice lifted for the Fauquier Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has removed the Boil Water Notice for the users of the Fauquier Water System.The RDCK originally put the notice in place on July...
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the West Kootenay
The West Kootenay has seen another jump in COVID-19 cases between August 15-21.The region now sits at 245 confirmed...
Millennium Swimming Pond back open
The natural swimming pond at Millennium Park has reopened in the City of Castlegar.The city has met the testing...
Fire ban lifted within the City of Castlegar
As of today, August 27th, campfires are once again allowed within the City of Castlegar.This is tied together with...
Campfires make a comeback
Effective at noon on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, campfires will once again be allowed in the Cranbrook, Invermere, Columbia,...
More pop-up vaccine clinics coming to the West Kootenay
Another round of pop-up vaccine clinics is coming to the West Kootenay areas.“Interior Health will host drop-in immunization clinics...
Trail RCMP reminding the public about bears in the area
Trail and Greater District RCMP are once again reminding the public about bear safety after a report of the...
Trail clinic targeted with anti-vaccination leaflets
Over the weekend, Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a complaint of COVID-19 information being left on vehicles.On...
COVID-19 cases climb in the West Kootenay
COVID-19 cases are rising in the region, with 189 cases reported in the West Kootenay through the second week...
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