Communities in Bloom partners with Cancer Society to create Garden of Hope
The daffodil is more than a simple flower. It’s a bright and hopeful symbol for people living with cancer. It says no one has to face cancer alone, and it promises we won’t give up until cancer is defeated. We celebrate the “power of the flower” all year round – Please help support the Castlegar Communities in Bloom (CIB) and...
Aboriginal elders provide broader understanding at Selkirk College
Wisdom and perspective from regional Aboriginal Elders is now available to Selkirk College students through a new program at the Gathering Place on the Castlegar Campus. In late-September, the Elders Program was launched at a gathering that included individuals from around the region who joined with Selkirk College students...
These Bombers take longer road to Field Hockey Provincials
It wasn’t the easiest of roads, but the L.V. Rogers Bombers are heading back to the BC High School Girl’s Field hockey Championships. Hanna Quinn scored on her own rebound to spark the Bombers to a 2-0 victory over J. Lloyd Crowe of Trail in the final of the West Kootenay Girl’s Field hockey League Tuesday at Pass Creek Park...
Valley West Hawks score late to sweep past Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice rebounded from a lackluster performance to come close to knocking off the Valley West Hawks in BC Hockey Major Midget League action Sunday at the NDCC Arena. The Hawks rallied from a first period deficit to edge the Ice 5-4. The opening game of the two-game series was no contest as Valley West skated to an ...
Election turns Tory tide to true Grit: Liberals sweep nation but spare Kootenay Columbia
Before Kootenay-Columbia voters finished marking the last ‘X’ on their ballots a Liberal Party government was confirmed in the 2015 federal election Monday night. And as polls closed at 8 p.m. Pacific in Nelson, the only questions remaining were how the West Kootenay’s new riding would swing, and would the Liberals form a...
Missing Salmo hunter found near Rosebud Lake
It didn't take long for good news to be released about the missing Salmo hunter. Sgt. Darryl Little of the Kootenay Boundary Regional RCMP said Travis Ranis has been located safe and sound near Rosebud Lake. "Rinas contacted his wife by cell phone a short time ago advising he had a flat tire last night, spent the night in his...
Selkirk College Pride Helps Produce Spirited Effort
The high octane brand of hockey the Selkirk College Saints showcase on the ice is fuelled by what goes on behind the glass. The Selkirk College hockey team will return to the Castlegar & District Community Complex this Saturday night for a tilt against the Eastern Washington University Eagles. The British Columbia...
Liberals from coast to coast watch as Justin Trudeau sweeps into Prime Minister's office
The Liberal red wave started on the East Coast and never let up. Canadians officially, and overwhelmingly, said goodbye to the Harper government and welcomed Justin Trudeau and the Liberals as their new leaders. The Liberals won a majority government with 182 seats, 99 for the Conservatives, 41 for the NDP, 10 for the Bloc ...
City of Trail phone lines down, repair underway right now
City of Trail phone lines continue to malfunction today, according to communications coordinator Andrea Jolly. "The service provider is here right now, trying to fix the problem," she said, adding there may be other organizations experiencing service issues. "We do have alternate phone numbers, and we'll keep everyone updated...
Public meeting set to determine fate of multi-million dollar Grohman Narrows project
The fate of a multi-million dollar project to improve one of the region’s main waterways hangs in the hands of the people it serves. BC Hydro will be hosting an open house to review the findings from a number of studies related to the potential improvements at Grohman Narrows and is asking for feedback from the public. The ...
