With temperatures dropping, the City of Castlegar has closed Millennium Park natural ponds, Kinsmen splash park, and the Kinnaird Park washrooms for the season. Kinsmen Park washrooms will also close next week, “It is always hard to close these amenities after the busy summer season,” says Crystal Bazar, Parks Foreman. “We ...

A foundational piece of the college’s program mix since the doors first opened to regional post-secondary in 1966, School of Business alumni have provided decades of entrepreneurial spirit and sector expertise that has helped bolster the economy in local communities and beyond. As cohorts in the Business Administration Diploma...

As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, 88% (4,079,918) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 81.1% (3,761,048) have received their second dose. In addition, 88.5% (3,828,773) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 81.9% (3,543,318) have received their ...

Interior Health is reporting potential COVID exposure events in five local school - two in Slocan and three in Trail, according to the IHA website. "When a school staff member or student tests positive for COVID-19, public health will notify staff and students who need to take a specific action, such as self-monitoring or...

The City and WildSafeBC remind residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears.  Castlegar is experiencing a dramatic increase in bear conflict this fall due to a combination of extreme summer weather conditions and bears trying to access as much food as possible...

With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all vehicles on most British Columbia highways to increase travel safety until spring. Winter tires are required for travel on: all...

Government is updating its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.  “In-person learning is crucial for the social and educational well-being of students. The health and safety guidelines in our schools were developed under the guidance and direction of the Public...

This year, the Robson VFD will be hosting their Second Annual Rooftop Campout to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada on Oct. 2 - 3 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. atop Johnnys Grocery & Gas. Many prizes will be available and proceeds from gas will be donated to the cause that day as well! For more than...

Last week Copcan worked on the grouting of manholes and catch basins, placing landscape rocks, finishing remaining concrete, and cleaning up the construction site. Next week, you can expect to see: final landscaping; general site completion and clean-up; installation of the final signs; and the contractor de-mobilizing equipment...

From touring a local restaurant to virtually exploring the workshop of a local artisan to seeing the latest in family fashion, the #BuyBasin Festival takes you live to local businesses around the Columbia Basin. Attendees will learn about the local goods and services offered right here in the region, and how to keep their...