A design deep in symbolism that’s aimed at fostering better understanding for everyone is featured on Selkirk College’s special edition Orange Shirt Day t-shirt. In 2013, Phyllis (Jack) Webstad began telling the story of her first day at residential school near Williams Lake when her brilliant new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken […]

Seven months after the Premier’s historic apology to the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor survivors and their families in the BC legislature, the BC Ombudsperson is pleased to learn survivors of detention at New Denver in the 1950s are finally being compensated for government’s actions. “I am encouraged that government is compensating these elderly British Columbians […]

New Ministry of Wildlife, Land and Resource Management is cannibalizing fish, wildlife and habitat funds, regional operations are in crisis Government cuts travel funding for fish and wildlife staff Field staff asked to turn in their government cell phones to cut costs Regional office decimated by frustrated staff quitting or on leave Provincial government fish and wildlife programs are in […]

APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BC VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE The Municipal Insurance Association of BC will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, during the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Vancouver. Council appointed Councillor Brian Bogle as the City’s voting delegate, with Councillor Falstead as the alternate. This […]

A fresh chapter of post-secondary life, affordability and access was officially opened on the Castlegar Campus with the completion of a 114-bed student housing facility overlooking the majestic Columbia River. Part of the Provincial Government’s Homes for People Action Plan, the Selkirk College project is a two-pronged housing solution that includes 36 units of student housing […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianna Rose Edwards, who peacefully left us on August 1, 2024, one day short of her 81st birthday. Dianna was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Born on August 2, 1943, Dianna grew up in Vancouver, BC, where she developed a lifelong […]

Families and seniors in New Denver have access to 10 new affordable rental homes with the opening of the Osprey Residence. “People and families across B.C. are facing housing pressures, whether they live in a large urban area or a smaller community,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing. “That’s why we are taking action to […]

New support for manufacturing businesses in the Kootenays will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products, and strengthen local economies and communities. “Local manufacturers are looking to grow their business and bring sustainable jobs to their communities for the long term,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “By partnering with home-grown […]

Four distinguished individuals from the West Kootenay region will be honored with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a private ceremony this afternoon. The event will take place at 3 p.m. in the new Confluence building in Castlegar. The recipients of this prestigious award are: • Gerry Rempel (Castlegar); • Darlene Schultz (Castlegar); • […]

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Teck Trail Operations will be staging an emergency response exercise. This exercise is a training opportunity for Teck and our mutual aid partners. The exercise will take place at Teck Trail Operations between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.  During this time, there will be an increase in emergency response vehicles in […]