Cst. Frederick “Rick” O’Brien honoured with a celebration of life at RCMP regimental funeral
Family and friends joined along with the RCMP to honour Constable Frederick “Rick” O’Brien with a full regimental funeral on October 4 at the Langley Events Centre. Cst. O’Brien was remembered by his friends and family for his love of family, his passion for helping others and his commitment to serve. The RCMP wishes to thank […]
Celebrate bats during Halloween — BC Community Bat Program
As Halloween approaches, images of scary bats become commonplace. This is the perfect time of year to counter bat myths and do something to help bats, by taking part in International Bat Week (October 24-31). Bat Week is all about appreciating these amazing animals and their benefits, which in Canada centers around eating insects, and […]
Lack of bus drivers still cause for concern in delivering regional transit: Logtenberg
The region’s transit system is facing challenges in a post-pandemic world and it needs to be addressed right away, says a member of the committee governing the service. Rik Logtenberg spoke about the need for the West Kootenay Transit committee to keep pressing for solutions to one of the service’s major issues: staffing. He said […]
A place to call home: Freedom Quest’s new head office offers stability
Creating a safe, stable space for young people was one of Freedom Quest Youth Services Society’s key goals in purchasing a building for their head office in Castlegar. Now they can continue to deliver free community programming to those impacted by substance use in a place that feels like home. Serving young people between ages […]
Salon trip nets Castlegar couple $2 mill jackpot
Sharon McFadden returned home with a lot more than just a fresh new hairdo upon purchasing a BC/49 ticket on a whim, netting her and her husband Gordon the game’s top prize of $2 million. “If it wasn’t for the haircut, I wouldn’t have bought the ticket,” Sharon explained. The couple was at home when […]
Nelson Police investigating threat to blow up Nelson Cares building
Nelson Police have started an investigation after threats were made to blow up a building in the Heritage City. In a media release Tuesday, Nelson Police said investigation began after Stepping Stones staff received a threat that a suspect was going to have the Nelson Cares building and The HUB blown up. “The suspect was […]
Key Ceremony event for new Castlegar Habitat for Humanity Build Project
On Friday Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC celebrated the completion of their new affordable housing project in Castlegar that will house four families. The keys to the homes are being presented to the selected families in celebration of their new homeownership journey. These families will be given the opportunity to achieve the dream of affordable […]
RCMP Recruiting is coming to the West Kootenays
On Oct. 12, 2023, RCMP Recruiters will be in Castlegar and Nelson. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the RCMP will be participating in the Selkirk College Career Fair in the Castlegar Campus gym. At 5pm, RCMP Recruiters will hold a Mandatory Career Presentation in room P303 at Selkirk College’s 10th Street Campus in Nelson. […]
LETTER: Sign petition to save our dog park
RANT to the residents trying to close down the dog park at Millenium in Castlegar because of: . Dogs barking and making noise during daytime (it empties after sunset) . Dogs running through their yards (from the fenced in dog park? How?) . Decreased Sandpipers in the area (Sandpipers decreased when they removed the pools […]
City Requesting Water Conservation on Oct. 7
The City of Castlegar is requesting that residents limit their water consumption to essential use only on October 7, 2023. Water conservation efforts are being requested to accommodate major maintenance activities required at Mercer Celgar. During this time, the City’s main water supply will be restricted and the City will rely on reservoirs for water […]
