Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 4, Glacier Tree Services will be removing several large Poplar trees above Gyro Park Beach in East Trail. Access to the walking path above the beach will be restricted while crews are completing this work. Park users are asked to refrain from accessing this area while work is being performed. Residents in the area are asked to use extra caution while drivingdue to increased activity and […]

Last December saw nearly 800 crashes a day in BC. Here’s how to stay safe. Winter driving in BC is challenging at the best of times. The added stress of a busy holiday season can make it even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. Last December, 24,534 crashes were reported to ICBC — an […]

Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley. In the past decade, 15 square kilometres of privately-owned, valley-bottom forests have been clearcut in the St Marys, and logging on adjacent public land […]

While December 1 has traditionally been the day advent calendars and holiday decorating begin, a new survey[1] conducted on behalf of BC Hydro finds British Columbians are divided on when to decorate their home for the winter holidays, with more than half choosing to put up lights and other décor in November. Holiday decorating is popular […]

The City of Castlegar has officially launched its 2025 budget process. This is a vital step in planning how public funds will be allocated to support essential services, infrastructure, and community programs and ensuring the City’s priorities align with community needs. How the Budget Process WorksThe City’s annual budget process includes the following steps: Community […]

KIJHL Scoreboard – Friday, Nov. 29/24: Nelson Leafs (2) vs Castlegar Rebels (5) Kwentyn Oss led the Rebels with a hat-trick, while Carter Peters scored the winner against the Leafs with his fifth goal. Oss led the Rebels with four points and Josh Gamble had three points. Mason Hillier made 37 saves to earn his […]

Occasionally you may find yourself waiting in a long line of vehicles for extended periods because a crash has temporarily shut down a highway. Here are some insights as to why the RCMP, working with the area highways contractor, has closed the road. A crash will fall into one of three categories: Property Damage, Serious […]

New-world-order alternatives to the West’s post-1945 plan “The old order changeth yielding place to new And God fulfills himself… More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” ― Alfred, Lord Tennyson Introduction The international liberal world order is in the news due to Israel and COP-29. On this very topic, here is the […]

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, November 30. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1-877-924-2444 or visit bchydro.com.

A Delta, BC, dump truck driver and his company are facing stiff fines and inspections after the wheels on the truck fell off and collided with another vehicle. The collision happened November 28, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m. on Highway #1 near the #3 Road offramp. BC Highway Patrol officers were on scene immediately and […]