Police are warning the public that mixing drugs with alcohol could have serious side effects, and to be cautious after a Rossand youth fell ill according to RCMP Sgt Mike Wicentowich. "On Oct. 23, at 11:03 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a request to assist a 16-year old Rossland youth who had reportedly consumed...

Haunted Heritage Tours Nelson Ghost Walk 2021 — Is Back. On Saturday Oct. 30 Haunted Heritage Tours Nelson will host two Ghost Walks featuring stories gathered by the Nelson Paranormal League.  Tours start and end at Touchstones Nelson – Museum of Art and History at noon and 2 p.m. “Telling the stories of Nelson’s paranormal...

 Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November.   “It is critically important we remain vigilant in our efforts to support a safe and healthy workplace,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President & CEO of...

The Creston RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Creston resident. 21-year old Jesse Markwart was reported missing by his family on Sept. 25, 2021. He was last seen in the Creston area on Sept. 20. Police are very concerned for Jesse’s health and well-being, and his family reports that it is out...

This past weekend the Robson Volunteer Fire Department hosted their second annual Rooftop Camp Out to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. On Oct. 2 - 3, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., several members from the RVFD were atop Johnny’s Grocery and Gas and they raised their highest total since they began...

With temperatures dropping, the City of Castlegar has closed Millennium Park natural ponds, Kinsmen splash park, and the Kinnaird Park washrooms for the season. Kinsmen Park washrooms will also close next week, “It is always hard to close these amenities after the busy summer season,” says Crystal Bazar, Parks Foreman. “We ...

The City and WildSafeBC remind residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears.  Castlegar is experiencing a dramatic increase in bear conflict this fall due to a combination of extreme summer weather conditions and bears trying to access as much food as possible...

With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all vehicles on most British Columbia highways to increase travel safety until spring. Winter tires are required for travel on: all...

This year, the Robson VFD will be hosting their Second Annual Rooftop Campout to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada on Oct. 2 - 3 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. atop Johnnys Grocery & Gas. Many prizes will be available and proceeds from gas will be donated to the cause that day as well! For more than...

Last week Copcan worked on the grouting of manholes and catch basins, placing landscape rocks, finishing remaining concrete, and cleaning up the construction site. Next week, you can expect to see: final landscaping; general site completion and clean-up; installation of the final signs; and the contractor de-mobilizing equipment...