“If you know this person, please call police – they are a suspect in an ongoing investigation,” said Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “On Wed., Jan.28, at 10:57 a.m. Castlegar RCMP frontline officers responded to the 4600 block of Minto Road, for a delayed theft report,” Taylor said. He said then, on Jan. 15, at […]

The Castlegar and District Heritage Society is in the process of revitalizing and renewing the Castlegar Farmers market for the 2026 season.  The Society is looking into some big changes this year. In-coming Heritage Society Board Member, Erica Naso, says, “We will be joining the BC Farmers’ Market Association which is a huge step in […]

The BC RCMP is releasing the official confirmation of the deceased victims of the February 10, 2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting. As the community continues to process this profound loss, it remains essential that the focus stays on the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy. Victims from Tumbler Ridge Secondary School  Abel Mwansa: 12-years-old […]

Question: I have seen several cases of helpful citizens pulling cars out of the ditch with ropes and chains. Often times this obstructs other vehicle traffic, sometimes in both directions. Last night in the dark several vehicles had close calls with ‘helpers’ out on the road in the dark. I always understood it was illegal […]