Neighbours United Celebrates Earth Week by Opening Castlegar Office
On Wednesday, April 19 from 4 - 6 p.m., Neighbours United (formerly known as the West Kootenay EcoSociety) will welcome supporters and community members into their new community office space in downtown Castlegar, 1104 3rd Street, to celebrate Earth Week during their Open House event. “I’m very excited to be reopening a...
Welcome to the new IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market
Come fill your basket with a unique mix of local agricultural products and handmade artisanal items readily available at the growing IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market this season. Trail and Fruitvale’s farmers markets have officially amalgamated into a unified market family after an organization rebrand. With a fresh logo and revamped website that streamlines IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market […]
Castlegar City Council Highlights, March 20
Emerald Green Strata Council received a presentation from the Emerald Green Strata requesting the City consider assuming jurisdiction of Emerald Green. Council asked staff to investigate the potential of what this would mean for the City and prepare a report. Administrative Staff Compensation Grid Adjustment Council received...
Habitat for Humanity is entering into its final phase of four-family Home build
Habitat for Humanity Southeast British Columbia is entering the final phases of its 4-family affordable home build project in Castlegar. Located at 560-8th Street, completion of the homes is expected sometime near the end of May with occupancy soon after. “As the project nears its completion, our search for eligible partner...
Bringing Canadian water priorities to the UN Water Conference
Living Lakes Canada, the award-winning water stewardship NGO based in the Canadian Columbia Basin, will be represented at the first United Nations conference on water in 45 years. The UN 2023 Water Conference is taking place in New York and kicks off on World Water Day on March 22. “It’s a significant opportunity to be granted...
Report: Daily routines and electricity use patterns changed by COVID-19
A new BC Hydro report finds a change in daily routines that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have permanently shifted how many British Columbians use electricity at home. The report titled “Powering the permanent new normal: How COVID-19 changed British Columbians’ daily habits and electricity use” finds...
Lifeguard shortage means reduced hours in Castlegar/Nelson pools
A nation wide shortage of lifeguards and swimming instructors is having a notable impact at the local level. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has had to make the difficult decision to continue to operate our Castlegar, Creston and Nelson pools with reduced hours. “Public safety is our number-one priority and unfortunately with staff […]
Replacement of arena floor at Castlegar Complex set to begin
Construction is set to begin on the replacement of the arena floor at the Castlegar & District Community Complex next week. The replacement will address brine leaks that have been occurring over the last few years. The work to replace the floor will require the closure of the arena for at the most seven months. The Castlegar...
Castlegar rally marks one year since Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2023 marked one year from the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On March 6, roughly 25 people gathered at Castlegar's Spirit Square to commemorate this solemn occasion. Hosted by Kootenay For Ukraine, the event was marked by a moment of silence both at the beginning and again at closing. Opening statements...
At least 211 British Columbians killed by toxic drugs in January
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service shows that the toxic, unregulated drug supply claimed the lives of at least 211 British Columbians in January, with the total number of deaths surpassing 200 for the eighth time in the past 16 months. “Once again, our agency is reporting on preventable losses of life...
