APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BC VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE The Municipal Insurance Association of BC will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, during the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Vancouver. Council appointed Councillor Brian Bogle as the City’s voting delegate, with Councillor Falstead as the alternate. This […]

A fresh chapter of post-secondary life, affordability and access was officially opened on the Castlegar Campus with the completion of a 114-bed student housing facility overlooking the majestic Columbia River. Part of the Provincial Government’s Homes for People Action Plan, the Selkirk College project is a two-pronged housing solution that includes 36 units of student housing […]

Families and seniors in New Denver have access to 10 new affordable rental homes with the opening of the Osprey Residence. “People and families across B.C. are facing housing pressures, whether they live in a large urban area or a smaller community,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing. “That’s why we are taking action to […]

Four distinguished individuals from the West Kootenay region will be honored with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a private ceremony this afternoon. The event will take place at 3 p.m. in the new Confluence building in Castlegar. The recipients of this prestigious award are: • Gerry Rempel (Castlegar); • Darlene Schultz (Castlegar); • […]

The BC SPCA has recently been advised by the landlords of its Nelson Adoption Centre that they would like to reclaim use of this space for an expansion of their local foodbank services. As the BC SPCA currently operates two full-service community animal centres serving the Kootenays, the 6-year-old West Kootenay community animal centre in Castlegar and […]

Many people find home in BC’s West Kootenay, but their routes to the region can differ greatly. Ross Klatte and Tom Wayman, the authors respectively of two recent books on finding home in the Kootenays — a novel and a memoir — will read from and discuss their work September 18 at 7 pm at […]

This has been the first full year of incorporation for the Nelson Pride board and they feel energized by the feedback they have received from the community. The board is excited to share some great events for the upcoming Pride celebration with the community. Events like Flag Raising, Drag Brunch, Welcome BBQ and more. The […]

Organizers of Toadfest have made the tough decision to postpone the festival for the 2024 season. “Sadly, given the worsening wildfire situation, the organizers have made the decision to cancel Toadfest scheduled for next week,” the prepared statement said. Toadfest 2024 was to happen next Tuesday and Wednesday (July 30-31) at Summit Lake Provincial Park […]

The Stanley Humphries Secondary School (SHSS) Graduating Class of 1984, along with guest graduates spanning grad classes from 1982 to 1987, recently gathered in Castlegar for a memorable 40-year reunion weekend from July 4-7, 2024. Initiated by Grad ‘84 alumni Josef Berger and organized and led by Dr. Linda (King) Harwood, the event was a […]

Castlegar is eagerly anticipating the arrival of Communities in Bloom judges on July 21. We call on our residents and businesses to join us in showcasing the beauty and community spirit of our city. Since joining the Communities in Bloom program in 2004, Castlegar has consistently achieved recognition for its outstanding efforts, earning five blooms […]