The Kootenay forestry community gathered on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Selkirk College Castlegar campus to discuss how the forest industry and communities can work together more effectively, as part of the province-wide Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities initiative.About 60 people attended the dialogue, which was hosted by Selkirk...

NDP MP Alex Atamanenko (BC Southern Interior) reacted today to a shocking investigation by the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) which revealed inhumane horse slaughter and other abuses at yet another Canadian slaughterhouse. “I join with so many Canadians who are sickened and disappointed that our government continues...

Don’t miss the Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College Annual Christmas Exhibit and Sale at the KSA campus next weekend on Dec. 9th and 10th. It’s a chance to see the latest designs and purchase some genuinely unique Christmas gifts.Exclusive finely handcrafted jewelry by emerging artists, as well as original work from...

Those fans who tossed the B.C. Lions onto the scrap pile back in July are going get a huge surprise waking up Monday morning after reading the morning website.Because surprise, surprise, the B.C. Lions are 2011 Grey Cup Champions.The Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Player, Travis Lulay, tossed consecutive second...

Selkirk College Peace Studies students will be putting on a display called ‘An Alternative Timeline of History’, at Selkirk College Castlegar Campus in The Pit on Nov 29th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This over 100 foot display of photos, exhibits and captions provides a timeline of history over the last thousand years.What makes...

Nathan Cullen is visiting the West Kootenays and Grand Forks November 13, 14 and 15, as part of his campaign to lead the federal NDP. Cullen, a four-term MP from the northern BC riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley, is on a prolonged tour of his home province."One of the things I like most about British Columbia is it's so far...

Running back Dan Farden scored three touchdowns to lead Nelson Our Glass Ogs to a 38-26 victory over Dam Inn Mates in a battle of the West Kootenay Flag Football League heavyweights Sunday at Mount Sentinel.The win secures top spot for the 4-1 Ogs as the league now moves into the post season.Dan Inn, undefeated for most of ...

Nelson Police Department was called to an altercation involving two males Wednesday evening at the Occupy Nelson camp in front of Nelson City Hall.At 7:30 p.m., NPD attended the scene where two males were engaged in a verbal dispute and disturbance.NPD members conducted an investigation into the incident and it was alleged ...

Some of the “Orange Crush” wave of newly-elected, young Quebec MPs will be in the West Kootenays at the end of October, joining in on local events. On Saturday, October 29th at the Fireside Inn in Castlegar, the federal NDP Riding Association of BC Southern Interior will be holding its Annual General Meeting from 1:00 to 3:00...

Increasing places for international students in our post-secondary system is good for British Columbia, however, it needs to be done right.  On the one hand, increasing international education adds revenue to our provincial economy, a benefit for all British Columbians. On the other, it places greater strain on our already ...