The CEO of KC Recycling, Pete Stamper, has been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his company’s remarkable business achievements and outstanding contribution to the local economy and community. Rob Morrison, MP for Kootenay—Columbia, presented Stamper with the medal, which recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to a province, territory, […]

In a local candidate race that included four experienced nominees, Linda Sankey of Penticton, BC  has been chosen by party members that cast their votes this past weekend. “I am honoured that our longtime members have placed their trust in me to carry the amazing work on our MP Richard Cannings forward,” shared Sankey. “Our […]

Few people leave their homes without paying some attention to how they are dressed. When we choose our clothing suit our personality are we thinking about how we will appear to other road users when we are pedestrians after dark? The right choice of clothing for your next walk at night could be critical! About […]

One year after Premier David Eby formally apologized to the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors for the wrongful detention of children in the 1950s, the BC Ombudsperson is urging the government to move more quickly on its compensation commitments. While the government has made progress, issuing payments to some of those who were detained in New […]

Once again, tariffs are top of mind for many people across BC. Our government is committed to responding and defending B.C.’s jobs and services. We’re working with a broad coalition of industry experts to strengthen and diversify our economy. This includes our new task force on agriculture and food economy, which is working to create and […]

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Alberta Parks, and the Province of British Columbia, has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across most forecast regions in BC and Alberta. This special warning is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 3. A cohesive slab of snow 30 […]

Excitement is building in the Kootenays as the official countdown begins for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. In just one year, the region will welcome as many as 1,200 of British Columbia’s top young athletes, along with coaches and officials, for five days of elite competition and community celebration from Wednesday, February 25 to […]

Creating a vibrant road ahead through broad knowledge and informed action-oriented strategies is the focus of the Castlegar OCP Action Plans being put together by second-year students in Selkirk College’s Applied Environmental Science & Planning Technology Program. Mentored by the skilled leadership of instructor Peter Holton, students in the unique Selkirk College program have been […]

Speaker Series and Gallery Showing with Melanie Mercier: “Rooting for Nature, Rooting for Ourselves”  Melanie Mercier is returning with a double-header event! “Rooting for Nature, Rooting for Ourselves” is a celebration of the intrinsic connection between nature and humanity, highlighting the symbiosis that exists between all living beings and the health of our environment, and a […]

This morning at 10:02 a.m. CFD was dispatched to a Hazmat response in the 3400 block of 4 Avenue, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio “Upon arrival, RCMP were on scene and advised that there (was) the smell of gas present,” Lattanzio said. “CFD entered and recovered one male from the upper level that […]