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SD 51 schools closed tomorrow

The Boundary School District says all SD 51 schools will be closed tomorrow and buses will not be running. SD 51 will provide updates over the weekend. Click here for more...

Boundary rivers continue to rise with thunderstorms in the forecast

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary says levels in the Kettle, West Kettle and Granby rivers are still rising and residents should expect another major flooding event. RDKB Emergency Operations...

RDKB, emergency personnel prepare for more Boundary flooding

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is advising residents to prepare for another high water event in the next 48-72 hours. RDKB Emergency Operations Centre Director Chris Marsh says river...

RDKB works to reduce evacuation orders, prepares for more high water this week

Record-high river levels in the Boundary have declined over the weekend but the potential of another surge of high water looms with warmer temperatures in the forecast. Last week's peak...

Local SAR teams helping with Boundary flooding

A number of Search and Rescue teams from our region have been helping with the ongoing flooding situation in the Boundary. South Columbia, Nelson, Castlegar and Rossland SAR teams are...

*UPDATED* Boundary Flooding forces more evacuations

Flooding in the Boundary has forced over 1,100 properties to be evacuated. The Grand Forks Fire Department  says the orders span from Christina Lake to the West Boundary as river levels...

State of Local Emergency declared for rural Grand Forks

Ongoing flooding in the Boundary has forced the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Area D to declare a State of Local Emergency for rural Grand Forks and the...

*UPDATE* 241 properties now on evacuation alert in Boundary region

Evacuation alerts are in effect for 241 properties around Grand Forks and the Boundary region as river levels continue to rise.  An additional 53 properties in the Nursery and...

Localized flooding anticipated for Granby, West Kettle Rivers

Boundary residents in low-lying areas prone to flooding are advised to get sandbags to protect their property. The Regional District...

RDKB prepares for potential floods

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has activated its Emergency Operations Centre in Grand Forks due to recent precipitation...

Funding boost for Selkirk College to increase caregiver numbers

Selkirk College is getting a piece of the BC Government's $3.3 million pie as part of a province-wide initiative...

Hospital District sets 2018 budget, approves IHA upgrades

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District has passed a bylaw which outlines its 2018 budget. It will carry a...

Child care relief coming in April

A local politician is spearheading a BC Government initiative to save money for families on child care costs. Kootenay West...

RDKB touts curbside waste collection programs

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is establishing itself as a provincial leader for curbside waste collection. Solid waste management...

RDKB to charge 2% tax on short term accommodation sales

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has approval to collect a 2% Municipal Regional District Tax in some Boundary...

RCMP will be watching for speeders in school zones next month

Now might be a good time to practice keeping your speed down in school zones. When spring break ends RCMP...

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