Holiday rush increases driving risk in Kootenays
Last December saw nearly 800 crashes a day in BC. Here’s how to stay safe. Winter driving in BC is challenging at the best of times. The added stress of a busy holiday season can make it even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. Last December, 24,534 crashes were reported to ICBC — an […]
City of Castlegar 2025 Budget Process
The City of Castlegar has officially launched its 2025 budget process. This is a vital step in planning how public funds will be allocated to support essential services, infrastructure, and community programs and ensuring the City’s priorities align with community needs. How the Budget Process WorksThe City’s annual budget process includes the following steps: Community […]
The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League
KIJHL Scoreboard – Friday, Nov. 29/24: Nelson Leafs (2) vs Castlegar Rebels (5) Kwentyn Oss led the Rebels with a hat-trick, while Carter Peters scored the winner against the Leafs with his fifth goal. Oss led the Rebels with four points and Josh Gamble had three points. Mason Hillier made 37 saves to earn his […]
DriveSmart BC: Why Close the Road After a Crash?
Occasionally you may find yourself waiting in a long line of vehicles for extended periods because a crash has temporarily shut down a highway. Here are some insights as to why the RCMP, working with the area highways contractor, has closed the road. A crash will fall into one of three categories: Property Damage, Serious […]
Arrow Lake flow change notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, November 30. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1-877-924-2444 or visit bchydro.com.
Rossland trumps Black Friday with Annual Ladies’ Shop-Local Event
Get ready to paint the town red on Nov. 28 as the third annual Red Thursday unwraps in downtown Rossland from 6 – 10 p.m. The vibrant shop-local initiative is an exclusive, one-night-only event that offers an exciting opportunity for women to enjoy a fun-filled evening of shopping, dining, and celebrating the heart of community […]
Column: Carbon and Life
At its early November annual general meeting in Red Deer, Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party passed a resolution to “recognize the importance of CO2 to life and Alberta’s prosperity” and “recognize that CO2 is a foundational nutrient for all life on Earth.” The party also voted to get rid of critical net-zero emissions targets, among […]
Obituary: Jana Evelyn Tremblay 1968 - 2024
In loving memory of Jana Evelyn Tremblay (Command) January 16, 1968 to November 16, 2024 It is with great sadness and heartbreak we announce the passing of our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, grandma, sister, aunty, cousin and friend ; Jana Evelyn Tremblay (Command) on November 16, 2024. She was so incredibly loved by so so […]
Beware of ongoing online computer fraud
Police say a 71-year-old Kootenay woman was cheated out of $6,000 through an online scam on Friday. “On Friday, Nov. 22, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a call from a 71-year-old woman who was defrauded of $6,000 through a online computer scam,” said RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman […]
Police respond to critical incident in Warfield
On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3:51 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 47-year-old man who indicated that he may possibly harm people with a firearm, and was inside his Warfield residence, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said officers attended the residence and set up a […]
