The Night Market returns to Music in the Park for a fun evening of music, food and shopping!
Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on Thursday, July 18 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The music will kick off at 5:45 pm with Lheidli T’enneh artist, […]
FROM THE HILL: It's good to be back
Parliament rose late in June and I must say it is so good to be back at home in the riding enjoying summer and all the benefits that go with this season. I celebrated Canada Day in Penticton with a record crowd of proud and happy folks taking in the sunny weather, good music and […]
Obituary: Donald Roy Hill, co-founder of the Pass Creek Fall Fair
Donald Roy Hill Born December 14, 1927 Wolseley, Saskatchewan Married to Irene Claire Buckley, they had two daughters, Colleen C. Mooney (Craig), Donna L. Smith (Rick). Two granddaughters, Jaime Madeira (Danny), Jessica Smith (Charlie Coleman), three Great-Grandsons, Lincoln Nash Madeira, Knox Logan Madeira, and Levi Roan Coleman. Don worked construction most of his life, on […]
Columbia River Treaty Agreement-In-Principle opens possibilities for restoring river ecosystems
A collaborative of Canadian environmental groups congratulates negotiators from Canada, British Columbia, and the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, and Syilx Okanagan Nations, as well as the United States, on reaching an agreement-in-principle (AIP) for a modernized Columbia River Treaty. While the agreement-in-principle is just the beginning of the process to finalize — and then ultimately implement— a […]
SHSS Class of 1984 Celebrates 40-Year Reunion in Castlegar
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 […]
Exhibit Opening at Kootenay Gallery of Art
The Kootenay Gallery is pleased to announce that the gallery will launch two exhibits by well-known local artists, Barbara Brown and Jenny Baillie. Barbara Brown is an artist and author residing in the Slocan Valley, where she paints and writes about the forest where she lives. Her show at the Gallery is entitled “Sylvan Reflections” […]
Castlegar Prepares to Welcome Communities in Bloom Judges: Adopt-a-Road Volunteers Needed
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 […]
Weekly newsletter from MLA/Minister Conroy
B.C. invests in family doctors through new medical school at SFU I know that access to health care is an important concern amongst British Columbians, and across the country we’re facing a major shortage of family doctors. Tackling this challenge has been a major priority for our government, and on Tuesday, July 9, we got […]
KAAP's Adorable Adoptables: Tatum adores other animals
** Applications are required prior to meeting our foster pets because they are being fostered in private family homes. Applications are on the main page of the website, under “adopt”. Meet Tatum aka Taters aka Little Miss Tate. This beautiful young girl had a very hard life prior to coming to KAAP. She was emaciated […]
BC Community Bat programs launch shirt, hoodie fundraiser
All areas of BC. The Community Bat Programs of BC invite you to embrace your connection to bats by wearing clothing that supports bat conservation. These unique clothing items have been created by BC artists passionate about bats. Fundraising efforts will go to the Community Bat Programs of BC to raise awareness about bats, help coordinate Annual Bat […]
