Betty Lyons, 80, was reported missing to the Grand Forks RCMP after she failed to return to her home in Calgary.  She left Grand Forks on Monday, July 12 at approximately 10 a.m.  Grand Forks RCMP conducted the investigation but LYONS was not located. On Wednesday, July 14, at 4 p.m, Lyons’ vehicle was spotted down […]

So here we go. In the midst of a trial about the murder of a young boy by a person with a mental illness, the local media is writing up articles about the illness and its impact on a person’s life. An example of too much, too late perhaps?   As a community we need […]

 A storm Monday afternoon closed many local businesses and left City Hall in the dark when winds gusting up to 65 km/h knocked trees onto power lines along Arrow Lakes Drive. Fortis BC spokesperson Nancy MacLeod said more than 2,300 Castlegar customers were 'power-less' from about 1:45 to 4:50 p.m., while homes and businesses...

 Castlegar RCMP have laid several charges against a Trail man after an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of July 12. At approximately 3 a.m, Trail RCMP received a report of a truck that had just been stolen from the Tech Metals parking lot. The vehicle was spotted by two Castlegar officers, and […]

 “Ridiculous” behaviours are keeping Castlegar RCMP busy this month, addressing complaints ranging from vandalism to recklessly dangerous pranks. The fun began after an incident the night of July 2, in which the owner of a 2009 Dodge Charger left his sunroof open overnight. “Somebody decided it would be funny to toss a cigarette...

 Imagine coming to work one morning and finding out that your computer network has been attacked. Your bank is wondering why you closed your account and why you haven't responded to their emails. "But I have responded to them." you say.   This is when you find out that you are black-listed all over the world and no one can ...

  The trial in the death of 12-year-old John Fulton in Rossland this week waded through the testimony of mental health workers as Kimberley Ruth Noyes faces second degree murder charges in the stabbing death of the young boy that took place in August 2009. After pleading not guilty earlier, accused murderer Noyes sat staring blankly […]

(Columbia Basin) - The 2009/10 Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Annual Report and audited financial statements are now available to the public. The Annual Report reflects CBT's performance for the 2009/10 year ending March 31, and details the financial investments, spending and delivery of benefits activities. "For CBT, 2009/10 was...

My oldest daughter, Jordan, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in mid-March of this year. Since then, we have learned a lot about diabetes and the reality that a cure is needed for the millions of Canadians who have this ‘inconvenience’ disease. As a result, I have decided to raise funds for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes […]

  Police are warning local parents to take extra precautions in supervising their children at parks and playgrounds, after an incident last Friday. “The Nelson Police Department is investigating an incident involving an adult male who indecently exposed himself to a seven-year-old girl on July 2 at the Nelson Community Complex,” said Sgt. Howie Grant. “Witnesses […]