The trial of Kimberly Noyes, a 43-year-old Grand Forks resident, continues this week as the crown presents its case providing evidence that Noyes is responsible for the murder of 12-year-old John Fulton. Over the last two days the court heard testimony from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) major crimes unit officers who were involved […]

Today saw ground-breaking ceremonies for a gaming centre slated to open beside the airport next June in Castlegar. More than one official expressed relief to see the oft-delayed $6.5-million construction finally under way. “I believe that today’s groundbreaking reflects a growing confidence in Castelgar as a place of choice for new business in the West […]

 Since Monday's announcement of the sale of Glacier Venture's 10 newspaper holdings to Black Press, and the subsequent announcement of the closure of the Nelson Daily News and the Weekender, there seem to have been more questions than answers – why close a 109-year-old paper? What will happen to the two Trail papers now owned...

 “The closing of the Nelson Daily News and the loss of 25 jobs in this community is another blow to rural B.C.,” said BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko today. He was reacting to Monday’s news that B.C. media chain Black Press purchased eleven papers from Glacier Media, including the Nelson Daily News, the Trail […]

 I’ve heard it said that raising teenagers is like trying to nail Jello to a tree. It’s only fair to my adolescent readers to point out that, from their perspective, dealing with parents is often a very similar experience. So, what does this have to do with technology? Well, McAfee just released a report in […]

 Finally! A good news story involving local youth, and we have our own 20-year-old Luke Walker to thank. Walker was a fifth-round draft pick for the Colorado Avalanche last week, realizing a lifelong dream and following in his father's footsteps. “I didn't really have any goals, other than to play in the NHL,” said Walker, ...

 West Coast native leaders had recently released a tribal bombshell by suggesting that B.C.’s world famous Stanley Park be renamed with the native name Xwayxway. Thankfully, federal minister Stockwell Day quickly stepped in and quashed that idea before it could be taken too far and announced that the park would not be renamed....

The body of the man who went missing on June 12 while on a canoe trip down the Kettle River has been recovered. On July 1 at about 1:00 p.m. the Midway RCMP received a report that a body had been located in the river by Zamora Road near Westbridge, B.C. They attended the scene with swift water rescue units from Penticton and...

 Make this summer a fun and safe one for you and your family by taking some precautions, as recommended by Castlegar Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. Don’t push your limits when playing in water:   Wear a personal flotation device. This is always a good idea for kids and adults alike. We have many rivers in our area that have been...

The Castlegar Farmers Market opens for the third season on Saturday, July 9. It will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept.11 at the Castlegar United Church parking lot, 809 Merry Creek Road (near the Fireside Inn). A compelling collage of fresh fruits and vegetables, home-baked goods, plants and handicrafts...