Local News

UPDATE: Vehicle incident cleared, traffic moving on Highway 3 near Salmo

A vehicle incident is causing major traffic delays near Salmo between Erie Lake and the Highway 3/3B junction.

Jul 16, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

Train collision with car claims local rancher's life

1905 The happy freedom from destruction by fire which has characterized this town for so long, has been painfully missing during the last few weeks. It transpired that the unfortunate sufferer this time was J.H.

Jul 16, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Castlegar/Slocan StellerVista employees reject offer to end strike

In spite of mediation, United Steelworkers members at StellerVista Credit Union reject offer

Jul 15, 2025 10:22 AM Read more >

Discs fly in Grand Forks for Ultimate camp

Children and youth treated to one of several summertime day camps focused on sport skills

Jul 15, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

New report warns of drought, low flows in Columbia River watersheds

Living Lakes Canada found south-facing watersheds in the basin at higher risk of running low on water amid hotter, drier summers

Jul 14, 2025 4:40 PM Read more >

Power restored for those along Highway 33 near Carmi

The estimated time of power being restored is 8 p.m.

Jul 14, 2025 3:54 PM Read more >

Police looking for driver alleged to have yelled racist slurs at restaurant staff in Trail

Police are looking for the male driver of a yellow 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup

Jul 14, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Castlegar's Kootenay Gallery of Art purchases downtown building

The Kootenay Gallery's long-held vision of moving to a central location is moving forward

Jul 14, 2025 11:32 AM Read more >

Smoke from several fires blankets Southern Interior

Ash and smoke waft across most of southern half of B.C. from Keremeos and Princeton fires.

Jul 14, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kootenays

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for a severe storm

Jul 14, 2025 10:26 AM Read more >