Castlegar has a new event being staged on Family Day called the International Culture Day, a fundraiser supporting the Castlegar Refugee Project. Slated for Feb. 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Complex, International Culture Day will give area residents of all backgrounds and traditions an opportunity to showcase their cultures...

Another party  to attend on New Year's Eve -- the Rossland Legion, at 2081 Washington Street,  will open its doors at  for festivities at  8:00 pm, and the music will start around 9:00 and continue until 1:00.  There will be a cash bar, and snacks and Champagne at midnight, and last call will be at 1:00 am.  There will be a...

The search has been cancelled for a cheetah photographed by a resident near Creston last week, although the cat remains at large, according to B.C. Conservation Insp. Joe Caravetta. (For original story, click here.) “We’re no longer continuing with the search,” he said. “We’ve had no further sightings of the cheetah or its tracks – […]

A local man has died after an accident in the wee hours of Saturday morning, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. "On Dec. 19, at 12:47p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a single vehicle accident at the top of Nine Mile road in Fruitvale," Orr said.  "A truck driven by 28-year-old Tyler Tjader of Fruitvale...

In the spring of 2016, the City of Castlegar will roll out changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection services. The new Solid Waste and Recycling Program has been carefully designed to help meet the City’s waste reduction goals and to reflect a commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. Stop by Castlegar...

The City of Trail has finalized the Funding Contribution Agreement for the Pedestrian Pipeline Bridge, with the RDKB contributing $7.2 million toward the total project cost of $15.076 million. According to Councillor Robert Cacchioni, Chair of the RDKB Sewerage Committee, Trail residents will not be looked at to pick up any...

Today’s the day to treat yourself while still giving back this holiday, as the Black Rooster has committed a portion of every sale today to be donated to Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS). Brittany Scott, front house supervisor at the Rooster, said the money will then be dispersed by the CDCSS to local...

Christmas may be a very special day to someone, or, then again, it may just be a regular special day. There were no winners in Friday's Lotto Max draw meaning the next chance, on December 25, will have a boat load of prizes up for grabs. This Friday 35 MaxMillions prizes of $1-million will be up for grabs along with major...

The Calgary Zoo has offered to take an adult cheetah loose in the Kootenays, but the cat is still on the lam in the Creston area, according to B.C. Conservation Insp. Joe Caravetta. “We’re hoping for a new sighting,” Caravetta said. “It’s like finding a needle in a haystack – and it’s starting to get dark, and fresh snow has...

Ed. note: The following is a press release issued by FortisBC. FortisBC has received regulatory approval for a 2.96 per cent increase for electricity rates to take effect January 1, 2016. “We recognize the importance of electricity to daily lives and we are dedicated to meeting customers’ expectations for safe, reliable service...