Thirty-eight-year-old Andrew Cancela who was awaiting sentencing for two separate drug trafficking charges is back in custody after police execute search warrant at a residence, according to Castlegar RCMP top cop Sgt. Monty Taylor.. "On Nov. 10, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from frontline ... officers...

To The Editor: I served as a Lieutenant with the Queen’s Own Rifles regiment in the Second World War. In 1945, in the Rhine Valley, Germany, I was injured by an anti-personnel mine explosion, resulting in the loss of my left leg below the knee.   When I returned home from the war, I joined The […]

The Province has convened a new advisory council in support of forestry workers and communities. “As someone who has worked in forestry and lives in a forestry community, I know personally how vital the sector is for our province,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests. “It is a foundation of the B.C. economy, providing ...

On Oct. 21, at 6:26 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a motor vehicle incident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Stoney Creek Road and Hwy 22, in Trail. A 39-year-old Burnaby man driving a white 2019 Ford F350 truck allegedly turned southbound onto Hwy 22 from Stoney Creek Road...

Researchers, faculty and students at Selkirk College are embarking on an extensive three-year project to address rural homelessness that brings together diverse community partners with the aim to improve the well-being of those experiencing homelessness across the West Kootenay. Spurred by the recently announced $360,000 grant...

Statement from Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, BC RCMP Commanding Officer I am Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the Commanding Officer of the BC RCMP. It is with a deep and profound sadness that I must advise the public of the homicide of Burnaby RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang that occurred this morning in the line of duty....

The City of Castlegar’s Chief Elections Officer has reconfirmed the preliminary election results for the Office of Mayor. Following the release of the preliminary election results for the Office of Mayor on Saturday, October 15, 2022, the City received a request from a candidate to complete a recount of ballots. The City...

Castlegar RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with a robbery that took place on Thursday, according to Castlegar RCMP NCO i/c Sgt. Monty Taylor. On Oct.14, the Castlegar RCMP received a report of a robbery that occurred at a pullout on Hwy 3 approximately 10 to 15 minutes west of Castlegar," Taylor said. "Two males...

I am retired, married with 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.  We have lived in Warfield since 1978.  I served 3 terms on the Village of Warfield Council from 1990 to 1999.  After retiring from Local Government I worked as the secretary treasurer for the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments until 2016 when I...

I have been a resident of Castlegar since 2005, when I was transferred here to manage the Safeway store. My wife Cathy and I have 2 adult children and 3 awesome grandchildren! Since retirement in September of 2009, I have had more opportunity to become involved in our community, and when the by-election was called in 2021, ...