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YRB asks drivers to report West Kootenay highway problems directly

YRB asks drivers to report West Kootenay highway problems directly

Report highway problems to YRB
'Steady progress' on Castlegar airport landing procedure

'Steady progress' on Castlegar airport landing procedure

The RNP is awaiting approval from Transport Canada
Montrose man charged with second degree murder of estranged wife

Montrose man charged with second degree murder of estranged wife

A Montrose man has been charged following a homicide on Nov. 4
Kootenay Lake ferry workers to strike, shut down crossings

Kootenay Lake ferry workers to strike, shut down crossings

Only essential travel and emergency services will have access to the ferry
Interior Health fined $274K after workers exposed to illicit drugs in Penticton

Interior Health fined $274K after workers exposed to illicit drugs in Penticton

'This was a repeated violation': WorkSafeBC
Diverse Family Roots hitting the Kootenay road to support neurodiverse children

Diverse Family Roots hitting the Kootenay road to support neurodiverse children

"On the road we go," says Ben Postmus, adding that it's not an easy time for families that have sons/ daughters with neurodiverse challenges.
Weather-cancellation shuttle to continue at Castlegar airport

Weather-cancellation shuttle to continue at Castlegar airport

Passengers can take a free bus to Kelowna to meet a connecting flight to Vancouver
PHOTOS: Nurses rally for change and rural health in Penticton

PHOTOS: Nurses rally for change and rural health in Penticton

The nurses were in the city to prepare for the next round of collective bargaining.
Update: West Kootenay man located safe

Update: West Kootenay man located safe

Karel Bursik, a resident of Trail, was reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 22. 
Evan McKenzie receives West Kootenay Conservation Leadership Award

Evan McKenzie receives West Kootenay Conservation Leadership Award

The Kootenay Conservation Program has honoured Evan McKenzie with one of its annual Conservation Leadership Awards.