A Genelle family has lost everything they own after an arsonist burned their home to the ground in the wee hours of Thursday morning, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. No one was injured in the blaze. “The home, in the 500 block of 16 Avenue, in Whispering Pines Trailer Park, was completely destroyed,” […]

Three Trail firefighters are facing charges after allegedly attacking a homeless man, according to Trail RCMP NCO/ic Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Charges were laid Wednesday in Rossland Provincial Court against Gregory Ferraby, Richard Morris and Wesley Parsons, with one count of assault each. “The man was allegedly punched in the head several times, may have lost consciousness, and had a […]

Castlegar and District Community Services (CDCSS) is encouraging Castlegar residents to once again, team up, fundraise and walk in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). This family friendly, winterrific fundraising walk takes place on the evening of Feb. 24, 2024 and supports vulnerable adults and youth experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness here in Castlegar. […]

On Nov. 11, 2023, at 6:33 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about two people passed out inside a running vehicle in the 600 block of 10th Avenue in Warfield, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officer arrived and located a 29-year-old Castlegar woman and a […]

The bears are getting ready to hibernate for the winter, as is the WildSafeBC Castlegar Program. WildSafeBC’s goal is prevent conflict with wildlife through education, collaboration and community solutions. Your local coordinator, Tara Pejski, has been working with the community to prevent negative outcomes for wildlife and for people by providing wildlife information and conflict-reduction […]

On Nov. 24, 2023, at roughly 4 p.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a small plane crashing north of Brisco on the Bugaboo side of the valley, according to RCMP Sgt. Ed deJong. He said a hunter had observed the plane apparently have engine trouble then go down in the wooded area.  […]

The DIY Comedy Tour is a collective of three Canadian stand-up comedians Scott Porteous, Frank Russo and Mike Payne. They have toured most of Canada in 2023 including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and are heading to the East Coast early in 2024. Having three home provinces helps! Scott, Frank and Mike are based […]

To provide understanding and deeper insight into the disastrous conflict currently raging in the Middle East, Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace is presenting a lecture series event that features a pair of experts who will explore the challenges and pathways to peace. Authors of the recently released book, The Wall Between: What Jews and […]

Recreational trails in the Columbia Basin are cherished by users year-round. To ensure they’re in top shape and an enjoyable experience, groups throughout the region, including Rossland, Nelson, Castlegar, Warfield and Slocan, are undertaking projects with support from Columbia Basin Trust. Currently, 23 projects in 18 communities are focusing on improving trails, while 16 organizations […]

A new memorandum of understanding between Interior Health (IH) and the seven Interior regional hospital districts (RHDs) will strengthen existing partnerships dedicated to improving care for people in the Interior. As part of the capital planning process, IH submits a funding request letter to the RHDs each December outlining the equipment, capital improvement projects and […]