Police seek answers in local fatal collision
The Castlegar RCMP are continuing their investigation into the Nov. 20head-on collision which occurred on Hwy 22 between Blueberry and Fairview. Castlegar Top Cop Sgt. Laurel Mathew said they don't have reason to believe alcohol, drugs or speed were a factor, but they would like witnesses to help them determine exactly what...
Fernie to get outdoor arena thanks to Flames Foundation, NHL
The Calgary Flames Foundation and NHL is coming to the aid for the City of Fernie. In October, a deadly ammonia leak, that killed three workers, closed the Fernie Memorial Arena. Now the National Hockey League team is working with crews to construct on an outdoor ice rink for the City of Fernie. Construction is […]
CBT commits $1 mill for non-profit tech needs
Outdated technology is a barrier for many non-profit organizations in their work. Computers, software, hardware and phone systems are increasingly essential in the delivery of community services non-profits provide, but amongst competing resource priorities, these items sometimes come last. To help these organizations carry...
MP: Liberals adopt NDP 'Species At Risk' proposal
Today the Liberal government announced that they have adopted an NDP proposal to close a loophole in the Species at Risk Act. In September 2017, Richard Cannings, MP (South Okanagan – West Kootenay) introduced Bill C-363, An Act to amend the Species at Risk Act (amendment of the List) in the House of Commons which proposed ...
Rebels spoil the party, snap Leafs seven-game winning streak with 5-1 victory
The Nelson Leafs seven-game Kootenay International Junior Hockey League winning streak came to a crashing end Saturday night at the NDCC Arena. The Castlegar Rebels scored three unanswered goals in the second period to crush the Green and White 5-1. With the game tied at 1-1, John Moeller, Chris Breese and Jordan Wood scored to […]
RCMP asking for assistance following Slocan Valley hit & run accident
RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating the driver who left the scene of an accident in Slocan Valley Sunday morning. RCMP said in a media release, the accident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. Sunday, November 19th. “A 1990’s Jeep Cherokee Wagon was observed travelling at a high rate of speed from Little Slocan […]
Environment Canada issues Alert for BC Interior Highways
Environment Canada is advising the public of a driving Alert for interior highways. The alert, posted Sunday morning, said a slow moving frontal system expected to move through the Southwest Interior this afternoon and then across the Kootenays tonight should bring snowfall amounts in the 20 cm range. “The storm will give significant snow to […]
Selkirk College Saints Earn Deeper Knowledge After Pair of Wins
The learning for student athletes on the Selkirk College Saints doesn’t stop when they leave class for the rink and there was plenty of lessons to soak in after coming away with a pair of wins at home against the University of Victoria Vikes. The Saints ran their British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) regular...
Selkirk College Saints Maintain Unblemished Record
The Selkirk College Saints turned the intensity notch up to another level Saturday night when they welcomed back four alumni and their new Vancouver Island University Mariners teammates to the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre. In a game with several subplots, the Saints ran their regular season record to 4-0 with ...
Selkirk College Rural Pre-Medicine Program Students Benefit from $32,000 in Scholarships
A dozen Selkirk College students focused on the future of health care in rural British Columbia have received financial support from the medical community they hope to one day join. Selkirk College’s Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) Program recently welcomed its fourth cohort of students who are starting their post-secondary journey...
