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Southeast Fire Centre conducting prescribed burn

Southeast Fire Centre conducting prescribed burn

BC Wildfire Service personnel will be conducting a prescribed burn in North Creek this week.
Retired fire chief takes journey of remembrance

Retired fire chief takes journey of remembrance

One aspect of celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation is looking back on our history.
Robson Fire Department wins education award

Robson Fire Department wins education award

The Robson Volunteer Fire Department received the Al Lonneberg Fire Safety Public Education Award.
BC Hydro prepares for high water year

BC Hydro prepares for high water year

BC Hydro will be closely monitoring water levels in the Columbia River drainage system.
Special weather statement in effect for West Kootenay

Special weather statement in effect for West Kootenay

Warm spell will accelerate snowmelt and lead to rising rivers, possibly causing flooding.
One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

Nearly one in five rode with a driver who’d been smoking pot
Beware: spring tick season has arrived

Beware: spring tick season has arrived

Pet owners be aware: Spring is here and so is tick season.
Castlegar United Church to celebrate affirming motion

Castlegar United Church to celebrate affirming motion

On June 4 the Castlegar United Church will celebrate its choice to become an affirming church.
Castlegar Hospice encourages residents to create advance care plan

Castlegar Hospice encourages residents to create advance care plan

The Castlegar Hospice is encouraging anyone over 18 years old to start their advance care planning.
Dirt bikes damaging trails in Castlegar area

Dirt bikes damaging trails in Castlegar area

The Castlegar Parks and Trails Society is concerned about damage being done to area trails.