Special Public Avalanche Warning for Easter Long Weekend
Avalanche Canada is joining Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country to issue a special public warning for backcountry users for the coming Eastser long weekend. The warning, from March 25 to March 28, includes Avalanche Canada’s Purcell Mountains and North Rockies regions along with Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks...
Castlegar author writes childrens book to strengthen generational ties
There’s no place like home… Except Grandpa’s. In Joey Visits Grandpa, author Patricia Nichvolodoff tells a humorous and heart-warming story about the special relationship between Joey and his grandfather. After his grandfather continuously misplaces his glasses, Joey devises a creative plan to solve his grandfather’s problem....
Bear-proof containers to be delivered next week, new garbage collection system to start April 4
Starting April 4, the City of Castlegar will roll out changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection services. The new Solid Waste and Recycling Program has been carefully designed to help meet the City’s waste reduction goals and to reflect a commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. Curbside Garbage...
Trail Kicks off Community Conversations on Strengthening Social Well-Being
Affordable housing, poverty reduction, social inclusion, early childhood education – these are all important factors that contribute to social well-being in our communities. In partnership with local social service agencies across the region, the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) is hosting workshops in several...
Selkirk College Saints Invite Community to Championship Rally
Support from hockey fans helped fuel the Selkirk College Saints to a fourth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title this past weekend and now the student athletes are hosting a gathering to celebrate with the community. The Saints Celebration Rally is set for Wednesday starting at noon on the...
Olympic Skier Gets Fresh Start in Selkirk College Nursing Program
After traveling the world as a competitive skier, two-time Olympian George Grey has come home to study at Selkirk College launching a new chapter in his life. Grey, a 36-year-old retired cross-country ski racer, is in his third year of the Selkirk College Nursing Program. Growing up in Rossland, naturally outdoor pursuits...
MP Richard Cannings pans federal budget
Canadians had high expectations for change but instead of help, this budget is marked by the Liberals backtracking on their promises to tackle inequality. In particular, breaking promises to First Nation children, just like so many previous Liberal and Conservative governments “Residents of South Okanagan — West Kootenay were...
Selkirk College Saints Invite Community to Championship Rally
Support from hockey fans helped fuel the Selkirk College Saints to a fourth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title this past weekend and now the student athletes are hosting a gathering to celebrate with the community. The Saints Celebration Rally is set for Wednesday starting at noon on the...
UPDATED: Speed considered to be a factor in Highway 3A accident Monday
Nelson RCMP continues to investigate an accident that closed Highway 3A on the Northshore Monday morning. Cst. Stathis Dimopoulos said RCMP received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday of a single vehicle accident blocking both lanes of traffic near the 2600 block of Highway 3A. "Preliminary investigation has determined...
Amazing conditions at Whitewater packs in the crowds during Spring Break
The sun was out and the crowds were also as skiers and snowboarders took advantage of some beautiful Spring Break riding at Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson. The break kicked off in spectacular fashion last weekend, with nearly 30cm arriving throughout the weekend and continuing into Monday. As the week carried on, it seemed that […]