On Feb. 12, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers and police dog services, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 500 block of 9th Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. ‘The search warrant was obtained to further investigate the trafficking […]

All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30-minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society (VWS) biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, with stunning photography taken over eight years of research expeditions to the ancient forest. Castle Theatre, […]

Let the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 begin!  A spectacular Opening Ceremony at Vancouver’s sold-out BC Place Stadium – with 500+ enthusiastic competitors from 23 Nations, an unprecedented talent lineup, inspiring guest speaker remarks including Presenting Partners ATCO and Boeing, and unbridled excitement – has kicked off nine days of exhilarating sport competition. Fast-paced Wheelchair […]

Castlegar Rebels (2) vs Spokane Braves (5) Four straight goals, including the winner by Gavin Smith (2), led the Braves to victory against the Rebels. Tyler Picha stopped 39 shots in the Braves goal. Zach Veninsky stopped 36 for the Rebels and Carter Peters scored his ninth goal. The Braves scored three times on the […]

Fresh ingredients, close-to-home suppliers, culinary creativity and engaging service will bring a delightful energy of fusion to the annual Best of BC event at Mary Hall on Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus. Featuring more than two dozen suppliers from across the province, students in School of Hospitality & Tourism programs will have their talents and […]

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews have returned to B.C. after two weeks supporting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) with wildfire fighting efforts in Los Angeles. “In times of need, we will always be there for our friends; that’s who we are as British Columbians and as Canadians,” said Ravi Parmar, […]

On Jan. 16, a new Commanding Officer was appointed at 81 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Hampton Gray VC in Nelson. Command of the corps was transferred from Lieutenant (Navy) Michelle Harris to Lieutenant (Navy) David Cherrington by Major Kerri Winkleer, the Area Officer in Charge for the interior of British Columbia. The change of […]

How long has it been since you read the manual that new drivers study to prepare for their first driver’s license? Why bother you say? You’ve been driving for years and have the necessary knowledge. I wish I could say that! Let’s start with a visit to ICBC’s web site and give the practice test […]

Returning organic waste produced on Selkirk College campuses into the region’s circular economy by assisting local farms is receiving praise from across the country for tangible results that help combat climate change. Chosen as one of 10 Canadian post-secondaries to take part in Colleges & Institutes Canada’s (CICan) ImpAct Climate Campus Living Labs project in […]

By City of Trail New process reduces trauma and improves reporting The City of Trail is setting a new precedent in supporting sexual assault survivors by introducing self-collection kits. This progressive initiative offers victims the option to privately collect vital evidence in the aftermath of an assault. Addressing this challenge was initially discussed at the […]