Fresh water fishing restriction gives way to new concern
The fishing ban may be lifted on the region’s moving waters but there are other considerations swirling around. The 2 p.m. until midnight closure that came into effect Aug. 2 on Region 4 (Kootenay) waters is repealed — with fishing permitted as outlined in the synopsis — but there are basic licence carry and production […]
UPDATED: Grizzly bear family has returned to Heritage City
Nelson residents are advised that the Nelson to Salmo Great Northern Trail will be closed from Troupe to the Highway 6 crossing — including the rails to trails south of Nelson — North of Cottonwood, due to grizzly bears returning to the area. Local governments, including the Regional District of Central Kootenay and City of […]
Wanted man now facing laundry list of charges thanks to observant cop
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was on a routine patrol when he observed wanted person Peter Burgie driving a truck on Main Street, in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer believed that Burgie spotted the officer and his marked police vehicle after […]
Critical priorities identified for Nelson Transit: B.C. Transit
Although the service is performing ‘really well,’ transit service is Nelson is facing five critical strategic plan priorities, a B.C. Transit representative says. Daynika White, manager of government relations for B.C. Transit, gave an overview of the transit model — with a focus on Nelson — during the Sept. 26 City council meeting, delivering a […]
Celebrate bats during Halloween — BC Community Bat Program
As Halloween approaches, images of scary bats become commonplace. This is the perfect time of year to counter bat myths and do something to help bats, by taking part in International Bat Week (October 24-31). Bat Week is all about appreciating these amazing animals and their benefits, which in Canada centers around eating insects, and […]
Lack of bus drivers still cause for concern in delivering regional transit: Logtenberg
The region’s transit system is facing challenges in a post-pandemic world and it needs to be addressed right away, says a member of the committee governing the service. Rik Logtenberg spoke about the need for the West Kootenay Transit committee to keep pressing for solutions to one of the service’s major issues: staffing. He said […]
Salon trip nets Castlegar couple $2 mill jackpot
Sharon McFadden returned home with a lot more than just a fresh new hairdo upon purchasing a BC/49 ticket on a whim, netting her and her husband Gordon the game’s top prize of $2 million. “If it wasn’t for the haircut, I wouldn’t have bought the ticket,” Sharon explained. The couple was at home when […]
Nelson Police investigating threat to blow up Nelson Cares building
Nelson Police have started an investigation after threats were made to blow up a building in the Heritage City. In a media release Tuesday, Nelson Police said investigation began after Stepping Stones staff received a threat that a suspect was going to have the Nelson Cares building and The HUB blown up. “The suspect was […]
Key Ceremony event for new Castlegar Habitat for Humanity Build Project
On Friday Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC celebrated the completion of their new affordable housing project in Castlegar that will house four families. The keys to the homes are being presented to the selected families in celebration of their new homeownership journey. These families will be given the opportunity to achieve the dream of affordable […]
Grant Thornton Boosts Support for Selkirk College Indigenous Students
Helping Indigenous learners achieve post-secondary ambitions at Selkirk College is the aim of a $5,000 donation by Castlegar’s Grant Thornton office. Presented at the beginning of the fall semester, the local office of the national professional services firm continued its ongoing support of the Selkirk College Foundation with fresh funds targeting support for Indigenous students […]
