Tag: Christina Lake

Rocio Graham running for Christina Lake regional director

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
Graham says she would bring a "unique combination" of public sector, business, and grassroots experience to the job.

Christina Lake site with internment ties may join heritage register

Community Greg Nesteroff -
An unpretentious building at Christina Lake with connections to the Japanese-Canadian internment might be added to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary's heritage register.

One of two relocated Nelson grizzlies dispatched near Christina Lake

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
A grizzly yearling relocated from Nelson earlier this month was dispatched in the Christina Lake area Thursday after entering a built-up area and accessing non-natural food sources.

Relocated Nelson grizzlies now in Christina Lake

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
Two grizzly yearlings relocated from the Nelson area earlier this month are now frequenting Christina Lake, according to WildSafeBC Nelson. 

RDKB raises concerns about AI data centres’ water use

Business Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is raising concerns about water consumption by AI data centres, but the CEO of a company with a facility at Christina Lake says their business doesn't use water to cool equipment.

Author promoting peace through children’s book coming to Grand Forks

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Diana Schaffter will speak at schools in Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Christina Lake this week and deliver a couple of public presentations highlighting the importance of challenging assumptions in fostering peace.

Christina Lake pedestrian bridge opens

Community of Christina Lake My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The bridge, which has a steel frame and roof and a wooden deck, crosses Christina Creek a little downstream of the highway bridge.

Christina Lake’s new footbridge becomes a reality

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Regional district director Grace McGregor said she is thrilled to see the span across Christina Creek becoming a reality.

Car with garden gate latch caught speeding near Christina Lake

RCMP My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Police say a car that clocked doing 130 km/h in an 80 zone on Highway 3 wasn't roadworthy.

RDKB using special mats to fight Christina Lake milfoil

RDKB My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has launched a new floating benthic mat program for waterfront property owners after a three-year pilot program to support the recovery of native aquatic plants.

Pedestrian bridge coming to Christina Lake in 2026

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The long-time dream of a pedestrian crossing over a creek at Christina Lake will become  reality early next year.

Local paralegal completes run over old Cascade highway

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Thomas Mellish, a paralegal with McEwan & Co. in Trail, ran from Rossland to Christina Lake on the old Cascade highway on Sept. 26, a 65-kilometre trek with over 4,500 feet (1,370 metres) of elevation gain. We spoke with him this week. 

Prescribed Burn planned for Swanson Road in Christina Lake

Fire My Grand Forks Now Staff -
A prescribed burn is expected to begin in the Swanson Road area, located within the community of Christina Lake, as early as Sunday, Sept. 21, covering up to 15.5 hectares.

Man drowns in Christina Lake

Community of Christina Lake My Grand Forks Now Staff -
RCMP have confirmed a drowning on Friday off a public beach at the south end of Ritchie Road.

Christina Lake woman loses $1,500 in phone scam

Crime My Grand Forks Now Staff -
A woman said she was contacted several times on the phone by a man who claimed that she had won a sweepstakes.

Jointed goatgrass identified in Christina Lake

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
Christina Lake residents are being asked to do their part in preventing the spread of jointed goatgrass, after becoming one of the latest communities in B.C. with reported sightings. 
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