There’s never been a better time to head to downtown Castlegar than this weekend (Friday and Saturday), for the Second Annual I Heart Downtown Castlegar event. Organizer Shawna Tarasoff said it’s a two-day event intended to showcase the variety of diverse and dynamic businesses in the downtown core. “It’s to create some...

In a media release Thursday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said it is launching its Boundary Flood Resilience Centre to help all victims of the 2018 catastrophic floods in the Boundary region. The release said the Resilience Centre will open at the Grand Forks Curling Rink on Saturday, May 26th at 9 a.m. as the Red […]

Following the West Kootenay Camera Club’s annual week-long Photo Salon (June 1 – 8), the Kootenay Gallery has two new exhibitions opening June 15 at 7 p.m. Three artists are offering works that will be of interest to local culture lovers. Carol Reynolds has adeptly captured the landscapes of both Nelson streets and Kootenay...

Rapid innovation and technology adoption across the forest sector in rural B.C. will be fostered through a new research program spearheaded by Selkirk College. Selkirk College’s Applied Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) has been successful in securing $1.7 million in funding from the Natural Science & Engineering...

Public safety concern from gas-line break on Columbia is now over, leak is stopped and Castlegar Fire Department is standing down. However, there are still repairs to be made, so it will only be open to single-lane, alternating traffic by about 6 p..m. Previous coverage: Columbia Avenue is completely shut down between No...

In a first-of-its-kind project in Canada, Interior Health has launched a real-time, interactive water advisory map, enabling people to search the entire Interior Health region for current drinking water advisories. They can also learn more about IH water suppliers, types of advisories, and the reasons for these advisories. ...

Interior Health is advising residents in Grand Forks and Boundary of the following updates to local health services resulting from changes to evacuation orders and alerts related to flooding in the region: Boundary Community Health Centre (7441 - 2nd Street) is open. Mental Health Substance Use and Public Health services have...

Do you know a HIDDEN HERO? Someone who does good, for one or many? Someone who hasn’t received much recognition for their kindness, their efforts, their successes? Artist Claire Dibble, in collaboration with the Kootenay Gallery is seeking nominations for everyday heroes within the Castlegar and District community for a new...

The Clothesline Project is happening on May 30 from 11 a.m.  to 2 p.m. This annual event brings awareness to the issue of violence within our community. This project recognizes victims and survivors of domestic abuse as well as those who have experienced other forms of violence. The Clothesline Project highlights the supports...

Do we invest in an upgraded Regional Community Complex?  Be clear,  I am not writing this to tell people how to vote – I am asking them to be informed voters. My initial reaction to upgrading  - “No”!  Higher taxes?  Not for me!!”  I felt I had not used the facility much over the years –why should I pay for it then?  Looking...