(Columbia Basin) - The 2009/10 Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Annual Report and audited financial statements are now available to the public. The Annual Report reflects CBT's performance for the 2009/10 year ending March 31, and details the financial investments, spending and delivery of benefits activities. "For CBT, 2009/10 was...

My oldest daughter, Jordan, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in mid-March of this year. Since then, we have learned a lot about diabetes and the reality that a cure is needed for the millions of Canadians who have this ‘inconvenience’ disease. As a result, I have decided to raise funds for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes […]

 he Amalthea, renamed the Hope for its mission as an aid ship carrying goods bound for the Gaza Strip, departed the Greek port of Lavrio yesterday, but is reportedly diverting away from its original destination and now plans to dock at the Egyptian port of el-Arish.The ship was chartered by Gaddafi International Charity and...

  Police are warning local parents to take extra precautions in supervising their children at parks and playgrounds, after an incident last Friday. “The Nelson Police Department is investigating an incident involving an adult male who indecently exposed himself to a seven-year-old girl on July 2 at the Nelson Community Complex,” said Sgt. Howie Grant. “Witnesses […]

The trial of Kimberly Noyes, a 43-year-old Grand Forks resident, continues this week as the crown presents its case providing evidence that Noyes is responsible for the murder of 12-year-old John Fulton. Over the last two days the court heard testimony from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) major crimes unit officers who were involved […]

Today saw ground-breaking ceremonies for a gaming centre slated to open beside the airport next June in Castlegar. More than one official expressed relief to see the oft-delayed $6.5-million construction finally under way. “I believe that today’s groundbreaking reflects a growing confidence in Castelgar as a place of choice for new business in the West […]

 Since Monday's announcement of the sale of Glacier Venture's 10 newspaper holdings to Black Press, and the subsequent announcement of the closure of the Nelson Daily News and the Weekender, there seem to have been more questions than answers – why close a 109-year-old paper? What will happen to the two Trail papers now owned...

The body of the man who went missing on June 12 while on a canoe trip down the Kettle River has been recovered. On July 1 at about 1:00 p.m. the Midway RCMP received a report that a body had been located in the river by Zamora Road near Westbridge, B.C. They attended the scene with swift water rescue units from Penticton and...

 Make this summer a fun and safe one for you and your family by taking some precautions, as recommended by Castlegar Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. Don’t push your limits when playing in water:   Wear a personal flotation device. This is always a good idea for kids and adults alike. We have many rivers in our area that have been...

The Castlegar Farmers Market opens for the third season on Saturday, July 9. It will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept.11 at the Castlegar United Church parking lot, 809 Merry Creek Road (near the Fireside Inn). A compelling collage of fresh fruits and vegetables, home-baked goods, plants and handicrafts...