Dear Readers: True story:  Recently, a fairly oft-published climate change denier objected to a David Suzuki column I had published.  The editor of a neighbouring publication, whom I like and respect,  suggested that I should publish the denier's message as a "Letter to the Editor" in order to achieve journalistic "balance."...

Thanks to funding from the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Columbia Basin Trust, the Beasley Rescue Society has a new home for its lifesaving equipment. At an event commemorating the completion of the building Tuesday, Beasley Fire Chief Al Craft said the project “is a strong symbol of the power of partnership.” The […]

Rossland's "Climate Action Town Hall" meeting on July 4 saw a room full of concerned people at the Prestige  Mountain Resort posing suggestions on how Canada should address climate change. Richard Cannings, Member of Parliament for South Okanagan-West Kootenay,  noted, "We are not here to debate climate change.  That debate...

Queens Bay Residents have been given a bit of wiggle room in their quest to halt the moving of the Balfour Ferry Terminal to the Queens Bay North location. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure sent out a media release saying  the "ministry is extending the public consultation period to October 6th, 2016." "Needless...

Volunteers have done so much for Rossland over the twelve decades of this city's history -- thanks to volunteers, Rossland has a long-established outdoor pool, a well-patronized thrift shop, and much more.  Today, volunteers continue to enrich our community in many ways.  On June 28, the Rossland Legion gave back to volunteers,...

Ready to go wild with your camera? The BC SPCA’s eighth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest, featuring a new platform and a brand-new look, is now open for entries. Each year, participating shutterbugs strive to capture the best of British Columbia’s wildlife through the lens, from the comfort of their own backyards...

When International student Xu Jiaming returned to China after wrapping up his year at Selkirk College, he went secure in the knowledge that two British Columbian universities would welcome him back to study this fall, a dream come true for the young learner. Xu, who also went by his adopted Canadian name Charlie, was accepted...

Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre said in his monthly synopsis June, on average, was warmer and wetter. “June 2016 was wetter and slightly warmer than an average June,” Lakeman explained. “The mean monthly temperature was 0.8 of a degree warmer than normal (while) the monthly rainfall was 142% of normal.” Lakeman said a […]

The Castlegar Rebels are pleased to announce that Bill Rotheisler has been named Head Coach and General Manager. Rotheisler, who worked as an Associate Coach with the KIJHL’s Creston Valley ThunderCats last season, brings an impressive junior hockey resume to the Rebels. He’s served as Head Coach and General Manager of the KIJHL’s Princeton Posse […]

Strike action from Canada Post workers has been delayed, at least until July 6, after the Canadian Union of Poster Workers presented the corporation with a new proposed deal on July 1. A detailed description of the off is available on the union's website at http://www.cupw.ca/en/cupw-presents-global-offer Union officials...