A Castlegar man is now facing charges after police searched his home and found about 45 pounds of pot, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff.   "On Oct. 23 at 12:30 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP Detachment executed a search warrant contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence located in the 1400 block of...

There were no injuries and minimal damage after a fire at Maranatha Court yesterday afternoon, according to fire chief Gerry Rempel. Rempel said the call went to police first, then was sent through fire dispatch at 1:39 p.m. “We attended, but by then the fire was out – it had gone out by itself, I think a long time before, ...

The Nelson and area community is invited to an extraordinary event to the Civic Theatre that is taking place this Saturday. The Nelson and Area Local Intelligence Gathering is a one-day event being held on Nov. 2 that will feature local presenters on subjects ranging from collaborative art and sustainable food production to...

Halloween is fast approaching. The Castlegar RCMP will have an enhanced presence to deal with any Halloween generated issues. Officers will be dedicated to deal with issues at Kinnaird Park, Millennium Park, Kinsman Park, the Castlegar Complex and any other potential problem areas that arise. We will be working in partnership...

After 3 terms in office, NDP MP Alex Atamanenko has announced that he will not be running in the next election. “I’ve been proud to serve the people of BC Southern Interior,” said Atamanenko. “As I look ahead to retirement in two years, I’d like to thank my constituents for electing me to represent their interests in Ottawa....

With young trick-or-treaters filling the streets and highways Thursday o Halloween night, it's imperative for drivers and candy seekers to take a moment to think about the upcoming fun times. ICBC said on Halloween night, an average, there are approximately 130 people injured in 90 crashes across the province. “As a parent ...

No was injured Monday morning when a logging truck's load overturned on the highway near Waneta Mall, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. "On Oct. 28, shortly after 10 a.m., police and fire attended a logging truck accident on Highway 3B at Devito Drive in Trail," Hawton said in a press release today. "A fully loaded logging...

Selkirk College is filled with students possessing the talents and skills needed in today’s workforce. A new college online service now makes it easier for employers to connect with this deep pool of future employees. The Co-Op Education & Employment Services (CEES) branch of Selkirk College launched the Career Portal...

Landing on dirt and grass is no longer necessary for helicopters when they land at the Grand Forks hospital. The Boundary Hospital officially opened it’s Heliport on Monday, to a small crowd of local stakeholders and onlookers. “Paramedics are already happy they don’t have to push through the dirt,” said Ingrid Hampf, Acute...

Here is a recap of Greenwood news for the past week.  GW to start heritage project  At their Oct. 28 meeting, Greenwood city councillors approved a joint project with the Greenwood Board of Trade and the Greenwood Heritage Society to place signs on heritage buildings in the downtown area for tourists. The signs will provide...