The Province will issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to start the process to replace the aging ferries that have plied Upper Arrow Lake in the north Slocan Valley for more than 40 years.Inland ferry services are an integral part of the transportation network, moving residents, visitors and goods within British Columbia....

Another car crash at the intersection of Minto Road and Columbia Avenue has local officials shaking their heads in frustration. The collision, which took place at about 4:40 p.m., is one of more than a dozen in the past year or so, which is why the thoroughfare was dubbed “Million-Dollar Alley”. Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry […]

Several recent cougar sightings within city limits have police warning the public and the City posting on Facebook, asking people to be aware and describing what to do should they spot this dangerous animal.   The press release reads:   “There have been several calls regarding cougar sightings at the Millenium Walkway, and Twin Rivers […]

Alex Atamanenko, MP, (BC Southern Interior) says that the lock-out imposed by Canada Post management was a draconian tactic designed to trample the rights of Canadian workers. Although the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) had initiated rotating strikes, postal workers agreed to keep the mail moving. Once the lock-out was announced, the Conservatives immediately […]

Three out-of-town men are finding their visit to Castlegar yielded less than the promised Happily-Ever-After, after being arrested in what appears to have been a botched burglary attempt at Martech Electrical Systems Sunday.  According to RCMP Staff Sgt. Laurel Mathew, Martech had been the victim of break-and-enters twice already this month, on June 14 and 24, […]

A chance to be live at one of the best outdoor music festivals on the continent is up for grabs as the calendar heads into the Canada Day weekend. Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival — now in its 20th year (July 29-31) — has ignited the delight of a worldwide audience, with USA Today […]

West Kootenay and Boundary residents should see letters, cheques, and those dreaded bills, flowing to their residences by Tuesday after the Conservative government pushed through back-to-work legislation during the weekend.Following a one-day marathon session in the House of Commons, the Senate passed the Canada Post back-to-work...

Talk about politicians “farming out” work – the city of Castlegar is doing just that, but in a positive way.  City council, at its regular meeting Monday night, voted unanimously to lend the local farmer’s market some assistance - $2,000, to be specific, to help the Castlegar & District Heritage Society keep the venue...

The City of Castlegar has hit the ground running as it embraces social media – tweeting and posting like mad as the first Kootenay community to utilize Facebook and Twitter as a vehicle for public dialogue.  City council green-lighted the new communications approach at its regular meeting Monday night – and within hours, the...

The City of Castlegar’s summer paving program will soon be underway, as Transportation and Civic Works director Chris Barlow told city council at its regular meeting Monday night.  He said the purpose of the work is to, “proceed with the rehabilitation of various sections of roadway, including associated improvements to the...