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RDCK to open compost sales at some West Kootenay locations this fall
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (269+ words) Published 5:40 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will once again be offering compost at the Ootischenia Landfill and the Central Transfer Station in Salmo. Building on the success of the 2025 pilot program, screened Class A compost…...
Applications open for 2027 RDCK Local Conservation Fund projects
3+ day, 59+ min ago (171+ words) Published 11:13 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) is accepting project proposals for next year’s Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Local Conservation Fund. Since 2010, the fund has disbursed 74 grants totalling over $1 million. The funding has also helped raise…...
City of Nelson creates initiative to reduce wildlife attractants
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (214+ words) Published 10:51 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The City of Nelson is launching Fruit Tree Week, aimed at reducing wildlife attractants and promoting fruit tree management in residential yards. From Sep. 14 to Sep. 18, Youth Climate Corps, sponsored by WildSafeBC, will provide educational activities,…...
COLUMN: Knowing how to report a wildfire is half the battle
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (316+ words) Published 9:57 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Journalism is a career that bleeds into every corner of your life — if you let it. With every moment you scroll through social media, there’s another story tip. The same goes for every room you stumble…...
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary develops new floodplain maps
1+ week, 3+ day ago (239+ words) Published 4:57 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 A new floodplain map for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is now being developed. According to the RDKB, floodplain maps are supposed to be updated every 10 to 15 years or after a significant event. RDKB…...
Wildfire near Castlegar continues to burn
1+ week, 6+ day ago (145+ words) Published 5:40 am Monday, August 31, 2026 The BC Wildfire Service has been fighting the Ezra Creek wildfire north of Castlegar on Mount Sentinel above the Tarrys and Thrums area for almost a week. The lightning-caused fire was first discovered on Aug. 25. As…...
Bald Range wildfire prompts area restriction west of Summerland
2+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) Published 6:12 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 Despite slowed activity and no anticipated growth of the Bald Range wildfire, an area restriction order has been announced. BC Wildfire Service has issued a notice that an area restriction order will come into effect at…...
Fast moving wildfire quickly extinguished in Grand Forks backroads
2+ week, 2+ day ago (382+ words) Published 5:10 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 Grand Forks Fire Rescue (GFFR), BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), and Christina Lake Fire Rescue were quick to jump on a fast-moving wildfire. On Wednesday, Aug 26, at around 6:44 p.m., GFFR was dispatched to a report of smoke in…...
Rain kept fire behaviour low at Bald Range blaze west of Summerland: BCWS
2+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) Published 5:45 am Monday, August 24, 2026 Crews are continuing mop up operations on the north and south flanks, moving east to west and dousing any remaining heat near the fire’s edge. Residents can expect to see smoke and signs of active fire…...
No growth on Summerland's Bald Range wildfire, evaction orders remain
2+ week, 6+ day ago (505+ words) Published 7:02 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire 15 kilometres west of Summerland remains at 25,021 hectares, despite gusty winds on Sunday. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire behaviour remained lower than in previous days, thanks to rain from Saturday’s…...