Castlegar police request community assistance in finding residential arsonist
On Jan. 22, shortly before 1 p.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a residential fire in the 1200-block of 1st Avenue in Castlegar, according to detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. He said an unknown man allegedly set fire to a red fuel can on the front porch of the residence and threw a Molotov cocktail through […]
Cranbrook - Suspicious occurrence report leads to recovery of a stolen vehicle
On Jan. 20, at 6:51 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP received a report of an unlicensed driver operating what was suspected to be a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of 16 Ave N, Cranbrook, according to S/Sgt Barry Graham. He said initial patrols were unsuccessful, but a second report led to the arrest of a 27-year-old […]
KIJHL Game Day Update: Rebels fall to Chiefs in OT
Castlegar Rebels (3) at Kelowna Chiefs (4) OT Owen Miller buried the winner for the Chiefs, who trailed 2-0, and had a 3-2 lead before the Rebels tied it at the 20-minute mark of the third period. Miller beat Jac Carli, who finished with 46 saves. Miller also had an assist, starting the play to […]
Carol Reynolds: A Retrospective and Rosemary Manarin: Disparity January 29 - February 28
Kootenay Gallery of Art is excited to kick off our 2026 Exhibition Schedule by highlighting two West Kootenay artists. A retrospective of Nelson’s Carol Reynolds life as an artist will be exhibited in the East Gallery. Known for her colourful oil paintings of landscapes and birch trees (including a mural at the Kootenay Gallery) Reynolds […]
Black Jack's new day lodge, in time for the BC Winter Games
By: BC Winter Games Black Jack Ski Club has begun construction on a new, fully accessible 2,750-square-foot day lodge—an important legacy project for the region and a transformative investment in the future of Nordic sport in the Kootenays. The lodge will open in advance of the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games, where Black Jack will […]
Creativity: 10, legality: 0. Kelowna man loses a car fixed with a garden gate latch
It’s not the first time police have stopped a vehicle held together with duct tape and wishful thinking, but using a gate latch to close your door is a level of creativity rarely seen. A BC Highway Patrol officer has ordered an Acura removed from the road after discovering an improvised door latch alongside a […]
Improving access to addictions care in B.C.
More people in B.C. can now get timely, personalized addictions care as government expands Access Central, a phone line that provides a single point of entry to connect people to certified health providers, and comprehensive, people-centred care. “Supports like Access Central make a real difference for people on their road to recovery,” said Josie Osborne, […]
Castlegar's Travis Green one of handful to be inducted into BC Hockey Hall of Fame
This summer, on July 11, the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome another Stanley Cup champion in Travis Green, as well as Andrew Ladd and Josh Gorges, along with Malcolm Ashford, Daryl Reaugh and the 2008-09 and ‘09-10 Vernon Vipers. Green, a Castlegar native, was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1989 in […]
Communities prepare for wildfire season as CBT supports 32 regional projects
Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential to protecting people, homes and critical infrastructure. To support that effort— particularly in small and First Nations communities—Columbia Basin Trust is providing nearly $1.4 million for 32 projects that will help communities prevent and respond to wildfires, including purchasing specialized equipment and […]
Four-month update from the BC Extortion Task Force
Four months after the BC Extortion Task Force was announced, the BC RCMP is providing a brief update on its ongoing efforts to advance investigations. January 17, 2026, marked four months since the BC Extortion Task Force began its official operations. While this date marks the official announcement of the Task Force, joint force operations […]
