KAAP's Adorable Adoptables: Sage and Nova
** Applications are required prior to meeting kittens as they are being fostered in private family homes** We will also give preference to those with another pet in the home to keep the kitten company when humans are at work or school. These little girls are as sweet as sweet can be, but they […]
Announcing - Trailblazers - Women. Business. Connection.
On Wednesday, May 21, women business owners and leaders from Castlegar and surrounding RDCK Areas I & J are invited to come together for an exciting evening to celebrate leadership, courage, and connection. Changemakers in traditionally male-dominated industries will gather to share stories, spark inspiration, and build meaningful connections. Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, […]
Rossland man arrested for causing a disturbance, utter threats
On Friday, May 2, at 11:19 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to 36-year-old Rossland man causing a disturbance inside a business located in the 1000 block of Rossland Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officers located the man in the parking lot outside of the business. The […]
Targeted home invasion in Rossland
On Saturday, May 3, at 2:10 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in the 1900 block of Nevada Street, in Rossland. Officers discovered that two masked assailants with knives broke into the residence and attacked a 26-year-old Beaver Falls man. The victim, […]
DriveSmartBC: Driving the Wrong Way on Divided Highways
It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]
New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year
Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less water. “Drinking water is an incredibly precious resource,” said Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities. “Small […]
Ombudsperson finds Government refuses to fix known unfairness in pandemic worker benefit
BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke has released a new report finding that the provincial government unjustly required some workers to repay the $1,000 BC Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) – and later refused to correct the unfairness, despite previously fixing another nearly identical problem. The BCEBW was introduced by the province in 2020 to support people […]
Bears are back - and so is WildSafeBC
WildSafeBC Castlegar is now up and running for 2025. After emerging from their winter dens in April, bears will seek out protein-rich food sources in the valley bottoms, where many communities are situated. There have already been reports of black bears in the Castlegar area and some of these bears have been observed accessing unnatural […]
OP/ED: Neighbours United urges MPs to work together to support people and nature
Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]
Upcoming workshops at the Rossland Museum
Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]
