I've never been one to buy into the idea that 13 is an unlucky number ... but if anything could convince me otherwise, it would have to be the year 2013. I've always – for more than a decade now – written a column each New Year trying to sum up the year's coverage, but all I could seem to come up with for this year was, “Wow,...

Here they are – the top 10 stories in the Castlegar Source for 2013 (to read the editor's column on the subject, click here). The top 10 are determined solely by Google Analytics, based on how many times they were read. It's worth noting, however, that many issues are covered by a series of stories, and Analytics can only...

Golden and District SARS rescued to a pair of injured skiers caught in an avalanche near Hope Creek, an area North West of Golden Sunday (December 29). Golden RCMP received a report at 4:11 p.m. MT from the International Emergency Response Reporting Centre that they had received a spot beacon activation, that a group of […]

In an effort to draw attention to the ongoing issue of 9-1-1 nuisance calls, E-Comm—the regional emergency communication centre for southwest B.C.—has released a list of 2013’s most absurd reasons to call the emergency line. Throughout the year 9-1-1 call-takers submitted examples of calls they received that do not meet the...

It's that time of year when many of us make resolutions for the new year. Most of them are lofty goals towards self-improvement: quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more often are all among the popular ones. So in the spirit of the season, here are five ideas for B.C. politicians to consider as they set their resolutions for...

A Boundary bruin was the unexpected recipient of a Christmas miracle last week when the cub was discovered in a chicken coop and the owner decided to exhaust all options to rescue it, rather than having it destroyed. Midway resident Miranda Charles first heard about the orphaned bear cub when she was at church Sunday, Dec. ...

A helicopter is currently airlifting 10 skiers and a Search and Rescue crew to safety from Grey Mountain near Rossland, according to Trail RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. “On Dec. 29, shortly after 5 p.m., Red Mountain Resort reported 10 overdue skiers (who) had not reported in,” Cpl. Johnson explained. “They had set off in the morning...

The Lotto Max jackpot is once again increasing by the day after no winning ticket was purchased for Friday's (December 27) draw. The result is the next Jackpot draw, set for Friday, January 3, 2014, is estimated to be a whopping $46 Million. Two prizes of $241,997.40 in the LOTTO MAX 6/7+Bonus category for Friday December 27...

BC Parks wants to issue a notice to visitors near and far to start planning their trips to Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit as reservations to the two popular BC Parks destinations open for the 2014 season on January 2. Visitors should book their reservations through Discover Camping, BC Parks' camping reservation...

Nelson Fire Department was kept busy with more than last minute Christmas shopping as firefighters responded to two vehicle fires and three accidents prior to Santa’s arrival. Fortunately for everyone involved, there were no injuries reported in any of these incidents. The most dramatic incident occurred on Highway 6 south of Nelson, just past Nelson […]