The region is slated to bid adieu to yet another non-profit organization – the Castlegar United Way – due to lack of volunteers and donours. United Way president Nicole Beetstra said the almost-half-century-old charity will be closing its doors on May 31, with the official announcement coming at a general meeting on April 2....

Julie Sidoni of Trail scored the lone goal as West Kootenay Wildcats played to a 1-1 tie Wednesday at the B.C. Hockey Bantam Female Championships in Vernon. The game was the final contest of the Championships after the Cats finished were eliminated from the playoffs with a 0-2-2 record. West Kootenay lost 5-1 to Tri […]

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Police are hoping there are a few smarter drivers out there after their month long campaign to nab distracted drivers and unbelted auto travelers. “In the month of February, the West Kootenay IRSU & Traffic Services issued 55 violations for distracted driving and 177 seat belt violations throughout the […]

A man many think will be B.C.’s next premier, NDP leader Adrian Dix, will be in Castlegar Wednesday to meet with local business leaders and heath care professionals, as well as to speak at local NDP MLA Katrine Conroy’s gala fundraiser at the Complex that evening. The 49-year-old Vancouverite said, however, that locals shouldn’t expect […]

A series of break-and-enters have been perpetrated against Johnson’s Landing homes and outbuilding, including the home where three people died in a landslide eight months ago, according to RCMP Cpl. Shaun Begg. “On March 17, Kaslo RCMP received a report of a Break and Enter involving four unoccupied buildings in the Johnson’s Landing slide area. […]

Kootenay Youth Soccer clubs are going to get a different look when teams travel into Kootenay South territory after the Trail/Fruitvale/Rossland/Castlegar-based association unveiled its newest logo for the upcoming season. Kootenay South Rep teams will now be called “Storm” following a contest to select the new name. “We received about 20 entries and the winning […]

The Castlegar Rebels are off to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Final after making quick work of the Golden Rockets in the Kootenay Conference Championship. The Rebels completed the sweep Tuesday in Golden by edging the Rockets 3-2. Castlegar wins the best-of-seven series 4-0. Castlegar built a 3-0 lead on goals by Kody Disher, […]

St. Paddy’s Day weekend appears to have been too much to handle for some celebrators as Nelson Police Department was kept busy with Green Beer party goers. The most bizzare incident happened early Sunday (March 17) morning. A driver passing by the intersection of Stanley and Victoria streets was alarmed to see a man and […]

A backyard burn that got out of hand in Pass Creek this afternoon was quickly dealt with, according to Castlegar deputy fire chief Duane Monsen. "Apparently, a homeowner was doing a little yard maintenance and it got away from him," Monsen said, adding the fire was near a home, but wasn't really a threat to the building. "It...

How is a college student going to help you, personally, determine the course of your community's future? Be at the Community Forum beside City Hall this Thursday (March 21) at 5 p.m. to see for yourself as 12 Selkirk students roll their sleeves up with community members to create action plans for implementing the city's...