KIJHL Scoreboard - Feb. 8, Rebels fall to Braves in weekend action
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 […]
Selkirk College Hospitality Students Serve Up BC’s Best
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 crews welcomed home from California
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, […]
Change of Command for Nelson Sea Cadets
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 […]
DriveSmartBC: Update Your Driving Knowledge
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 […]
Selkirk College Sustainability Project Helps Bring Food to the Table
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 […]
Trail sets new standard for sexual assault survivors with paceKit initiative
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 […]
Trail RCMP execute search warrant, seize MDMA
On Sun., Jan. 19, 2025, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act on a residence located in the 500 block of 10 Avenue, in Montrose. The officers arrested a 20-year-old Montrose man at the residence. The man was taken into police custody and later […]
Free help in living with grief: Hospice Society
You are grieving, and you have made it through the holidays. Now what? The grief hasn’t gone away, and some people just don’t seem to understand ‘why you can’t get over it’. Greater Trail Hospice Society is sponsoring an 8-week Grief Support Group starting Tuesday, Feb 11th from 4:30-6:30 pm, in the community room at […]
Trail man and Fruitvale man arrested following theft and assault with a weapon in Castlegar
On January 13, 2025, shortly before noon, Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of two individuals allegedly threatening staff after stealing merchandise from a business in Castlegar, according to Castlegar detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor.. “The suspects fled in a vehicle, and police obtained a description of both the individuals and the associated vehicle,” he […]
