In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small rural community of Argenta, three lightning strikes set parched vegetation ablaze. The Argenta Creek wildfire was discovered the following...

  If you have been thinking to yourself “I really like connecting with people. I need to feel I make a difference in my world. I wonder how I can start?” then this news is for you! Nav-CARE Volunteers assist individuals with declining health by creating...

  The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has announced the launch of its Residential FireSmart Rebate Program, providing an incredible opportunity for residents to enhance the wildfire resiliency of their homes and communities. This initiative is the...

It's that time of year again! September brings you the chance to watch thousands of spawning salmon head up the waterways to release their eggs into the water. Meadow Creek spawning channels are very active and produce between 10–15 million fry annually with mean...

After hosting three successful events in the Kootenay Resilience Festival’s four event schedule organizers are set to host Sept 7th’s Mobility Motivate. Audiences who caught the first installments of the Kootenay Resilience Festival, live or via live stream, have been...

Bridging cultures and developing English language skills during a summer deep-dive into Kootenay life was the successful outcome for a group of 78 Selkirk College learners from around the world. A post-secondary highlight during the more quiet summer months, Selkirk...

Have you seen any Western Painted Turtles in the Slocan Valley region? The Valhalla Foundation for Ecology (VFE) would like to know more after finding the species at Snk'mip Marsh Sanctuary. Any knowledge about nesting or basking locations, or general sighting reports...

  They may be small, but they’re a significant hazard. “Zebra and quagga mussels represent a serious threat to BC’s aquatic ecosystems and substantial economic impacts to sectors such as hydropower, agricultural irrigation, municipal water supplies, tourism and...

  It’s August and bat pups are learning to fly and leaving their summer roosts. The BC Community Bat Programs get many reports of bats found in unusual spots like entryways, on the ground, or even flying into a house if the door is left open. This is normal at...

  Taghum Hall is leaning into August with more ways to come together as a community to learn new things, appreciate creativity, and enjoy one another. “We’re definitely busy!” admits events coordinator Heather Haake. “But then, great opportunities keep coming up,...

With all the evacuations in Argenta and Slocan so far our communities have certainly come together! Wildfires threaten the places we love. Let's work together and be wildfire ready. Stay informed and take action to help protect your home and community. Stay informed....

  Returning for its seventh year, Nelson International Mural Festival welcomes street artists, muralists, creators, and art-lovers from all over the world. The city’s most popular, free summer event is a celebration of creativity, culture, and artistic...

  Most of us know that in the 60s and 70s, the Kootenays saw an influx of Americans coming to the Kootenays for a piece of land and a bit of peace. But have you ever wondered what that experience was like for those beatniks, hippies and other counter-cultural...

  The Showtime Australia Group presents Queen: It's a Kinda Magic Monday, September 16th, 2024 @ 8:00pm at The Bailey Theatre - Trail, BC. Following the huge success of its 2023 Canadian national tour, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is returning in 2024 by popular...

  Seemingly disconnected remnants of clothing, crumbling buildings, and fragmented cultures are woven together into a blanket, designed to shine light on the Indian Residential School system that connects them, and stand as a monument to the resiliency and...