Planned protest shuts downtown portion of Columbia Avenue
Castlegar RCMP were made aware of a protest planned for Saturday, June 12, 2021. Protestors gathered outside the Castlegar RCMP Detachment and Castlegar City Hall building in protest of old growth logging in BC. The group of demonstrators came prepared to camp overnight disrupting both lanes of Columbia Avenue. Both lanes of travel in the […]
Local fisher 'catches' 18’ Kingfisher boat grand prize from the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program
Eugene Volokhov of Balfour is one happy fisherman. The Balfour resident recently was announced by the West Arm Outdoors Club and B.C. Wildlife Federation as the winner of the grand prize draw of the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program. Volokhov is the grand prize winner of the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program final draw, winning a sleek 18’ Kingfisher […]
Selkirk College Seeks Community Input for President Search
The Selkirk College Board of Governors has begun the process of finding a new president and is seeking community input on what traits will be most important in guiding regional post-secondary into the future. Earlier this year, Selkirk College President Angus Graeme announced that he will be retiring from his position in May...
Interior Health adding drop-in hours to COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Interior Health immunization clinics across the region are adding and extending hours for drop-in vaccinations. Drop-in access is for people who are 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier) who have not received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. People can arrive, register on the spot, and receive their vaccine. No advance appointments...
Farms to Friends delivers its 2,500th bag of fresh food to families in need
Farms to Friends has officially delivered its 2,500th bag of fresh food to local community members in need. The program, which started last summer by the West Kootenay EcoSociety in response to the local food insecurity many people across the region experience, has expanded to support 75 households in need every week. Farms...
Interior Health Chief Medical Officer charged with sexual assault of young child
Interior Heath’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Albert de Villiers has been released on conditions after appearing remotely (via telephone) in Kelowna court to face two charges of sexually assaulting a young child. “Grande Prairie RCMP have laid charges against a 52-year-old man following an investigation into allegations of sexual...
Column: An overdue reckoning
Oil giant ExxonMobil’s leaders have a long history of doing everything to keep the world from addressing climate change. They’ve buried company research showing the link between burning fossil fuels and a dangerously heating planet. They’ve sowed distrust and spread misinformation. They’ve lobbied politicians, set up and...
Ktunaxa Nation announces cross-border vaccination clinic
Yaqan NuɁkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) announced Monday that it has partnered with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Canadian Border Services Agency, Representatives of the State of Idaho, the United States National Guard and the Ktunaxa Nation Council to hold a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic on June 21. This day is National...
City of Rossland accepting applications for permissive tax exemptions
The City of Rossland recognizes the significant value of organizations and groups in our community who provide worthwhile programs and services to our residents. A permissive tax exemption, provided under Section 224 of the Community Charter, is a means for Council to support organizations within the community that further ...
Board refresh takes Kootenay Film Society forward
The Kootenay Film Society took a major step forward May 31, with four important artists and filmmakers joining as directors of the Board. The KFS welcomes Gary Deatherage, Alison Masters, Sarah Kapoor and Marty Agabob, replacing departing board members Rick Brown and Perry Ditzler, and joining remaining board members --...
