On Jan. 22, shortly before 1 p.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a residential fire in the 1200-block of 1st Avenue in Castlegar, according to detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. He said an unknown man allegedly set fire to a red fuel can on the front porch of the residence and threw a Molotov cocktail through […]

On Jan. 20, at 6:51 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP received a report of an unlicensed driver operating what was suspected to be a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of 16 Ave N, Cranbrook, according to S/Sgt Barry Graham. He said initial patrols were unsuccessful, but a second report led to the arrest of a 27-year-old […]

Castlegar Rebels (3) at Kelowna Chiefs (4) OT Owen Miller buried the winner for the Chiefs, who trailed 2-0, and had a 3-2 lead before the Rebels tied it at the 20-minute mark of the third period. Miller beat Jac Carli, who finished with 46 saves. Miller also had an assist, starting the play to […]

Kootenay Gallery of Art is excited to kick off our 2026 Exhibition Schedule by highlighting two West Kootenay artists. A retrospective of Nelson’s Carol Reynolds life as an artist will be exhibited in the East Gallery. Known for her colourful oil paintings of landscapes and birch trees (including a mural at the Kootenay Gallery) Reynolds […]

It’s not the first time police have stopped a vehicle held together with duct tape and wishful thinking, but using a gate latch to close your door is a level of creativity rarely seen. A BC Highway Patrol officer has ordered an Acura removed from the road after discovering an improvised door latch alongside a […]

This summer, on July 11, the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome another Stanley Cup champion in Travis Green, as well as Andrew Ladd and Josh Gorges, along with Malcolm Ashford, Daryl Reaugh and the 2008-09 and ‘09-10 Vernon Vipers. Green, a Castlegar native, was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1989 in […]

Another slow start came back to bite the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Coastal West Division leading Cowichan Valley Capital built a 3-0 lead in the first 13 minutes on their way to a 6-2 win at Cominco Arena. Smokies goalie Chayse Johnson endured a 21-shot barrage in the first period and made several important saves, […]

The Trail & District Arts Council rings in the New Year with Juno award-winning string quartet The Fretless on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. The folk quartet are joined by the incredible singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger. for a night of passionately expressive folk music. The Fretless is a Toronto-based string group that reimagines […]

The Nelson Community Health Services Centre remains temporarily closed due to water damage that occurred in the afternoon of Dec. 30. Interior Health does not have a confirmed date for re-opening of the health services centre at this time. Services provided at the centre are being reestablished at alternate locations, including unused space at the neighbouring Nelson Fairview […]

The Cranbrook RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) executed a search warrant on Jan. 9, at a residence in the 3000 block of Hidden Valley Road. Cranbrook RCMP was assisted by several specialized units, including the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT), Southeast District Containment Team, Police Dog Service, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). During […]