New provincial regulations surrounding alcohol come into effect
Alcohol could become a more pervasive and accessible aspect of Kootenay-Boundary life after the province implemented province-wide updates to the Liquor Control and Licencing Act Monday. All types of businesses — like barbershops, salons, book stores and art galleries — are now eligible to apply for a liquor licence, after the Liquor Policy Review acted […]
UPDATE: Missing woman found, safe and sound
Nolie was located in Kelowna at the hospital and is safely with police there. She is fine, and will be brought back home to Castlegar in the near future. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share and discuss. The sharing of this story through social media is what led us to know she was […]
Fundraiser to Save Kinnaird Bluffs
For the first time ever the Cube Climbing Centre and The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) have joined forces to bring the annual Reel Rock film tour to Nelson, British Columbia. The event, which showcases five rock climbing and mountaineering films from around the world, will be held at the Civic Theatre...
Saints take show on the road following 6-1 rout of UVic
With two straight wins at home, the Selkirk College Saints will now take their grit and intensity on the road for the next month. The Saints earned two important British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) points on Saturday night with an impressive 6-1 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes before a solid...
City begins gathering final details on medical cannabis regulations in preparation for public meeting
A new pot of regulations are brewing over medical cannabis in Nelson as the city prepares to hash out its legal language to regulate the industry prior to the passing of federal law. The introduction of what might comprise medical cannabis business licence regulations in Nelson were on the table for perusal Monday in city...
Marchers from across the region join Castlegar's Women's March on Washington
Marchers from Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo and the Slocan Valley came together in Castlegar Saturday morning for the Women’s March on Washington, organized by Cara-Lee Malange, community education coordinator with the Mir Centre for Peace. Malange said she was delighted at the turn-out for the event....
Huge snowfall in region last week nowhere near record breaking
Last week’s snowfall, while significant, didn’t even come close to breaking records, according to Southeast Fire centre’s weather forecaster Ron Lakeman. He said Jan. 18 saw 26 cm of snow in a 24-hour period, compared to the record of 43.7 cm on Jan. 9, 1969. “It was a good snowfall, but we’ve certainly seen more,” he said....
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance invites artists to apply for funding
Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust....
RDCK director says board members deserve higher pay
Being on the board of the Regional District of the Central Kootenays is just about a full-time job and should be paid accordingly, an area director said Thursday. Area B Director Tanya Wall moved that staff look into the financial implications of increasing director’s salaries by 20 per cent. “We are working hard, and it […]
