Village of Slocan

09/01/2026

Nomination Period is now open!

Candidates will be uploaded to the Village website in real time as packages are received:

https://www.slocancity.com/elections/

08/25/2026

08/22/2026

The emergency department at Slocan Community Health Centre in will be closed from 16:00 until 20:00 , Saturday, August 22, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp during this time.

People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.

Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 811 or visit healthlinkbc.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/psa-temporary-service-interruptions-slocan-community-health-centre-emergency-department-Aug-22-2026

08/21/2026

The annual RDCK Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up Events will be taking place throughout September.

Please visit our website for more information - https://www.rdck.ca/hhwevents

08/14/2026

If you’re thinking about running for council this election, we highly recommend attending this workshop being held in Castlegar on August 18 at 6pm (an online option is available as well). There certainly is a lot to know!

Want to get involved in local government? Interested in running for public office? Attend a candidate info session to learn more about being an elected official. https://castlegar.ca/events/2026-local-government-candidate-readiness-workshop/

08/10/2026

Given the scope and scale of wildfires currently burning in B.C., and to further protect public safety, recreational off-road vehicle use will be prohibited on Crown land in the Kamloops and Southeast Fire Centres, as well as parts of the Cariboo and Coastal Fire Centres. This prohibition is effective immediately, as of 12 p.m. (noon) on August 10, 2026.

Full information for current prohibitions and restrictions is provided here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

08/10/2026

FREE N95 MASKS AVAILABLE
At the Village Office

Due to the current wildfire smoke in our area, the Village is offering free N95 masks to those who may need one.

Masks are limited to 2 per person, and are available at the Village Office during regular business hours.

08/07/2026

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

A portion of Harold Street will be blocked off today, while crews resurface the road cut from the housing project water connection.