Since 2005, Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has researched and explored the natural and human history of the rivers of the upper Columbia River Basin.  She speaks frequently at conferences and symposia throughout the Basin on the history of the Columbia River Treaty and its effects on Basin residents.  She has recently completed a...

The Slocan Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a woman reported missing on Wednesday (January 7). Victoria Aguilar, 63, was last seen walking on Harold Street in the Village of Slocan a short distance from her home.    Aguilar, listed at 5'4" tall, medium build, fair complexion with freckles and a shaved...

An accident Monday saw one man sent to hospital after being struck by a snow plow, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. “On Jan. 5 at approximately 2:21 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Columbia Avenue and 9th Street,” she said in a press release issued this afternoon. “Investigation...

Dear Editor, I’m writing this because I am just livid.My neighbour is 70 years old. She has suffered a stroke, has had two heart attacks, and multiple surgeries on her pancreas. She is not in good health, to say the least. Doesn't stop her though, she was out shoveling snow yesterday! She is leaving tomorrow for surgery on ...

Police are crediting residents’ good driving habits for the lack of injury in a head-on crash of a semi truck and a Honda CRV on Highway 3B in front at AM Ford yesterday. At roughly 5 p.m., according to RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke, a red Honda CRV was travelling westbound and slid into oncoming traffic – directly into a semi truck...

The alleged robber who evaded police for weeks was sentenced to five months in jail Tuesday in Nelson Provincial Court after a botched escape attempt from a deputy sheriff in September. Andrew Stevenson, 34, was handed a five month sentenced by Judge Don Sperry. The sentence was one month longer than crown and defence agreed...

A local food security group is recommending that the city form a municipal food council, consisting of a councillor and other people involved in food production and distribution. But Mayor Deb Kozak is not prepared to just say yes. “We will be discussing how we as a municipality will become involved in these issues," she said...

Environment Canada said continued its winter storm warning for the region. "A strong winter storm advancing from the coast has brought snow to the interior today," the warning said. "The snow will intensify tonight. Snowfall accumulations from this system will range from 15 to 25 cm." Environment Canada said there will be a...

Anyone seeing the plethora of emergency vehicles out in front of the West Kootenay Regional Airport New Year’s Eve might have been concerned, as every agency from RCMP to fire to BC Ambulance, to emergency social services, as well as commissionaires, CATSA and preboard security were on hand to manage a so-called “hijacking ...

Owners of more than 8000 properties throughout the Castlegar area can expect to receive their 2015 assessment notices in the next few days. “Most homes in Castlegar and its surrounding area have remained relatively stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Dennis Hickson, Deputy Assessor. “Most home owners...