The Pioneer Arena may soon become a thing of the past as the local landmark falls prey to modern expectations. Jim Crockett, Castlegar and District recreation manager, said the recreation commission recently contracted out both mechanical and structural assessments of the Pioneer and the Complex to help formulate a five- to seven-year plan for the […]

Sleep can be elusive for some folks. I always ask about a person’s sleep patterns, because, if you are not sleeping well, it can cause all sorts of imbalances in the body. It is extremely important that you get at least seven to eight hours per night of uninterrupted sleep so the body can recover […]

Teck made a major move this week in its continuing efforts to restructure the company’s debt load. Late last year Teck’s debt had soared to just under $10 billion US following a seemingly ill timed $14 billion takeover of Fording coal mere days before the collapse of commodity prices. With a current agreement in place […]

Michael Balahura, Principal of Robson Community School, School District 20, has been awarded the UBC Marlane King and Joseph Ranallo Teaching Award for Outstanding Contributions to Rural Education. In May, 2008, a special teaching award was created by Dean Robert Tierney in the Faculty of Education at UBC to honour the work of Marlane King and Joseph Ranallo who were the Site Coordinators for the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) from 1990-2008. This year, Michael Balahura was selected to receive the award. Among

July 4th may soon take on a new meaning in Rossland, as the day that the Rossland Foodies got their independence and opened a new farmers' market in town. While there won’t likely be fireworks, waving of the stars and stripes and parades down main street there very likely will be an explosion of fresh fruit and vegetables, ...

On July 7, 2009 at approximately 4:00 a.m.,Trail RCMP and Fire Department were called to a vehicle fire in the 2300 block of Columbia Ave. in Trail. The 1999 Dodge pickup truck was totally destroyed and there was no damage to the surrounding area.There was no one around the truck at the time. Subsequent investigation revealed...

The Kootenay Association for Science & Technology and the HR Macmillan Space Centre are please to be bringing the Star Lab Planetarium Tour to the Kootenays. Whether you’re interested in looking at constellations, understanding the seasons, or exploring the Solar System, Starlab: The Portable Planetarium brings astronomy to life in our backyard. KAST is proud to be able to share these wonders with our communities with a free family evening, June 12, from 7-10pm at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus.

One of the many pleasures the warmer weather brings are backyard BBQ meals on the patio with friends. This past week we had friends over for an evening meal--a mix of mashed potatoes, onions and mushrooms, sirloin steak and asparagus. Delicious as always, it was even more impressive when my partner, who does the grocery...

The Rossland Foodies, as they have affectionately named themselves, have been planting the seeds of an ambitious community gardening network in the minds of key stakeholders as of late, with the hopes of harvesting their hard work and effort in the near future.The three phase plan as presented to city council by Ami Haworth...

Burnaby, BC (Wednesday, May 27, 2009) – The BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) has released a new study indicating $5.2 billion is needed over the next decade to upgrade and replace the province’s aging indoor recreational facilities. The Recreation Facilities Assessment Study, entitled A Time for Renewal, found 68%...