The Province has strengthened regulations to ensure that hunters do not use flying drones to help them track wildlife, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced Friday. The Province amended the Wildlife Act hunting regulation, making it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone,...

A dramatic smash-and-grab gun robbery at the Trail Canadian Tire early Thursday morning has no relationship to a seizure of guns in Merritt the following day, according to RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk. (For full coverage of Trail incident, click here). Moskaluk indicated that, while 12 guns are still missing after the Trail robbery,...

Thanks to a report from a concerned citizen, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) has identified and commenced control efforts on an infestation of invasive fragrant water lily (Nymphaea odorata) in Champion ponds near Castlegar. CKISS has listed fragrant water lily as a priority action species in the Castlegar...

Since raspberries, strawberries and zucchini are in season, I thought it would be a fresh change to give you some new ideas on using them. I made the berry cheesecake for a birthday last week and it was a hit!  Raw Berry “Cheesecake” This cake is as rich and creamy as a cheesecake, but is dairy free. It uses raw soaked cashews...

Police are requesting public assistance in their investigation of a fatal accident last week in our region. The RCMP press release is as follows: West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing to investigate a vehicle crash that occurred on July 14, on Highway 3b near Fruitvale. A 26-year-old male died as a result of injuries sustained […]

Please note:  the earlier press release on this matter incorrectly gave the date of the crash as July 7.  The date of the crash in question was July 14. West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing to investigate a vehicle crash that occurred on July 14, 2016 on Highway 3-B near Fruitvale.  A 26 year old man died as a result...

Rossland City Council Meeting,  July 18, 2016 Present:   Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Aaron Cosbey, Lloyd McLellan, Andrew Zwicker, John Greene, Marten Kruysse, and Andy Morel. New Chief Financial Officer Elma Hamming  made her first appearance at a public meeting. Public Input Period: A resident asked the City for...

Another bear story: I heard a noise in the night, outside, at a former residence.  Looking out the back door with a flashlight, I saw a disappointed-looking black bear gazing back at me over one shoulder, a bag of flour in her mouth, and a thick trail of flour leading from our neighbour's back porch to the bear.  The neighbour...

Love watching cat videos?  How about having a cat of your very own to watch, instead?  Now, for a limited time only, you can get all the fun and cat cuddles for half the price, from the BC SPCA. From July 18-26, the BC SPCA is holding a cat adoption promotion at all of its locations across B.C. to encourage animal lovers to...

Toadfest at Summit Lake Provincial Park, near Nakusp, will be held on Wednesday July 27 between 4 and 7 p.m., and the following morning on July 28, between 9 a.m. and noon. The free, fun, family event is primarily to raise awareness about the Western Toad: about its natural history and life cycle, habitat requirements, and ...