The Winter Life of Black Bears
Local black bears are in their fall phase of intense eating, known as hyperphagia. They are opportunistic eaters, so they will eat pretty much anything they find right now. They must gain 3-4 pounds per day, increasing their body weight by 20-50% by the time they enter their den. They seldom sleep more than three […]
Teacher assaulted at local elementary school
On Oct. 1, 2025, at 11:40 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a 36-year-old Trail man with special needs was missing in the 300 block of Schofield Highway in Warfield, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A support worker was driving in a vehicle with the man when […]
Letter: Hundreds of Ostriches in B.C. Facing Government Cull – Public Voices Needed
Dear Editor: I am reaching out to you with urgency and deep concern about the fate of over 400 ostriches in Edgewood, British Columbia. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered a mass cull of these birds over avian flu concerns. While the Supreme Court of Canada has granted a temporary stay, the future […]
OP/ED; BCGEU says talks break down on first day of resumed bargaining
The BCGEU returned to the bargaining table with the provincial government today for the first time since negotiations broke down in July. Unfortunately, talks have once again collapsed. Despite indicating that they would come forward with an improved wage proposal, the B.C. government failed to deliver a meaningful offer. “We came to the table ready […]
La Niña, drought and storm readiness gap: Generational divide among British Columbians
With what could be a more volatile storm season underway, BC Hydro is urging residents to prepare as a new survey1 reveals a generational divide in storm preparedness: younger adults are the least ready for power outages, while those aged 35 to 54 are the most proactive. The findings come as BC Hydro braces for a […]
City of Castlegar cancels annual tax sale
The City of Castlegar is pleased to advise that all delinquent taxes have been paid, and as a result, the City will not be holding a tax sale this year. Pursuant to the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the City published notice of the time and place of the 2025 tax sale along with the legal […]
You're invited to the AGM of the Community Foundation of Castlegar and District
Learn how we’re building a strong community, and how you can be a part of it! Join us at our Annual General Meeting on Oct. 14 at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union at 605 20 St. in Castlegar. Everyone is welcome to attend, starting at 5:30 p.m., and refreshments will be provided. The Community Foundation […]
Op/Ed: After the Pope's Apology - What we still need for Truth and Reconciliation
By Tiffany Dionne Prete As we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is relevant to remember the late Pope Francis. As the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope, his leadership was marked by efforts to face difficult issues, including those affecting Indigenous Peoples in Canada. One of […]
Newsletter from MLA Steve Morissette
On Saturday we celebrated the grand opening of our brand-new Lower Columbia Community Health Center in downtown Trail! Photo is with the Lower Columbia Community Health Center Board who was the driving force in making this happen! The Lower Columbia Community Health Centre will provide high-quality primary health care for people living in and around […]
The salmon are coming home: Historic return to the Columbia River
The Bringing the Salmon Home Initiative, led by the Syilx Okanagan, Secwépemc, and Ktunaxa Nations, in partnership with the governments of British Columbia and Canada, is proud to announce a historic achievement: sockeye salmon released as fry in the upper Columbia River in Canada have returned as adults this year as far upriver as fish passage […]
