Castlegar cops take icy plunge for Special Olympics
On Feb. 22, 2025, local athletes, along with RCMP officers in Castlegar will brave the icy waters of the Columbia River at Millennium Park to support Special Olympics BC. The Polar Plunge, set to take place at 1 p.m., invites community members to participate or donate to raise funds for this great cause. The goal […]
KIJHL Notebook: Evin excited to coach Rebels
Alex Evin is excited to be back on a bench after a two-month break, that was long enough for him. The Castlegar native spent eight years with the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings, where he won the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup in 2019. Evin joked about “getting bored” and the opportunity came to join the […]
City of Castlegar Looking for Input on Liquid Waste Management
The City of Castlegar is looking for input as it develops a Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) to guide the management of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for the next 20 years. The LWMP addresses critical challenges such as aging infrastructure, environmental protection, and sustainable growth. The plan is a formal document approved by the BC […]
Vancouver Whistler Invictus games underway
Let the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 begin! A spectacular Opening Ceremony at Vancouver’s sold-out BC Place Stadium – with 500+ enthusiastic competitors from 23 Nations, an unprecedented talent lineup, inspiring guest speaker remarks including Presenting Partners ATCO and Boeing, and unbridled excitement – has kicked off nine days of exhilarating sport competition. Fast-paced Wheelchair […]
Upcoming museum events
Family Day at the Museum Bring the whole family and join us for an unforgettable BC Family Day celebration at the Museum on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10 a,m, to 4 p,m. Dive into a day of snowy fun with a giant snow maze, thrilling toboggan runs, and creative snow painting. Build the ultimate snowman, enjoy family-friendly […]
DriveSmartBC: Booster Seat or Lap Belt?
When I was young there was no such thing as a booster seat. We thought nothing of throwing a mattress in the back of the station wagon, loading up my brother and sisters and heading off on holidays. We would sprawl on that mattress reading comic books or playing games. Sometimes we even fought over […]
KIJHL Scoreboard - Feb. 8, Rebels fall to Braves in weekend action
Castlegar Rebels (2) vs Spokane Braves (5) Four straight goals, including the winner by Gavin Smith (2), led the Braves to victory against the Rebels. Tyler Picha stopped 39 shots in the Braves goal. Zach Veninsky stopped 36 for the Rebels and Carter Peters scored his ninth goal. The Braves scored three times on the […]
Selkirk College Hospitality Students Serve Up BC’s Best
Fresh ingredients, close-to-home suppliers, culinary creativity and engaging service will bring a delightful energy of fusion to the annual Best of BC event at Mary Hall on Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus. Featuring more than two dozen suppliers from across the province, students in School of Hospitality & Tourism programs will have their talents and […]
MP CANNINGS: FROM THE HILL
While many Canadians continue to struggle to pay for groceries and find a place to live, the federal parliament has been paralyzed for months with filibusters and scandals. Then, just as the new year began, work in Ottawa came to an official grinding halt as Justin Trudeau prorogued parliament until late March. Many constituents have […]
The BCSTA Calls for Urgent Action on Substance Use and Overdose Response in B.C. Schools
The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the release of its report, One Province, One Plan: Substance and Overdose Safety in B.C. Schools, developed by the BCSTA’s Comprehensive School Health Working Group (CSHWG). This report highlights the pressing need for a unified, province-wide response to substance use and overdose situations in our […]
