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Silver City Nite kicks off holiday season

This year’s Silver City Nite, held Dec. 5, was by all accounts a spectacular success. The event continues to grow each year, and the city plans to continue the annual tradition well into the future, according to Andrea Jolly, City of Trail communication and events coordinator With the milder weather the area has been experiencing,...

Year-End Bash Showcases Amazing Selkirk College Music Talent

Burgeoning Selkirk College talent will shine in an eclectic night of entertainment when Contemporary Music & Technology Program students hit the stage at Nelson’s Spiritbar on December 18. The traditional Christmas Break Show features student-based bands that have been toiling for several weeks in preparation for a night that will throw a spotlight on talent […]

Only two more sleeps until Winterfest!

That’s right! Only two more sleeps until the city’s premiere holiday hoopla Friday night, an event designed to delight all ages and kick off the holiday season in Castlegar. It all starts at 5:30 p.m. with the Rec Rockers (dancers between the ages of three and five) taking the stage to wow the crowds and warm them up for the...

Recreation master plan creates confusion

Some confusion is plaguing residents after the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission unveiled a draft master plan at two open houses on Monday. The plan (which can be viewed in its entirety online by clicking here ) is a weighty document of 212 pages, and includes the majority of the options on the Castlegar wish-list...

Rossland Recreation: More Public Skating for the Holidays

REC Dept. over the Holidays During the week of December 21st to 27th, the REC Dept. will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:00-4:00pm, December 21-23.  The Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24th.  During the second week of the Holidays, the Dept. will be open Monday, December 28th to Thursday, December […]

Former resident shares winter wonderland idea via social media

A former Castlegar resident has found a fun and enviro-friendly fashion to add some pizazz to her grey winter landscape. Carina Pilla-Falkman lived in Castlegar for 37 years before moving to her current locale, about 15 minutes up the mountain from Salmon Arm (“Basically, in the middle of nowhere,” she said) – but lots of her...

Today marks release of video shot locally and featuring local artist

Local musician/song writer/vocal artist Reiss Zibin, 21, will be releasing her new video in just minutes – and it’s one that will excite locals because it was filmed here in Castlegar and featured many local extras, not to mention the production/direction talents of locals Geoff Fontes and Dan Caverly. The video, showcasing...

Recreation Commission to unveil draft master plan

Want to help determine how Castlegar puts the ‘fun’ in functional? You’re nearing your last chance to provide input as the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission  (CDRC) prepares to unveil its Draft Recreation Master Plan, covering everything from indoor and outdoor facility priorities, tovfinancing options and service...

Sculpturewalk Gala sets stage for new heights of artistic awesomeness

More than 100 people showed up to the Element Saturday night for the Sixth Annual Sculpturewalk Awards Gala announcing the 2015 winners. Regeneration, by Argnenta artists Spring Shine and Christopher Petersen, was the big winner out of 32 contenders, taking home the coveted People’s Choice Award. This sculpture will now be ...

Capitol Christmas Pantomime set for December 3-6

Director Jeff Frost is back in the spotlight with the production of the 28th annual Capitol Christmas Pantomime, Puss In Boots, set for December 3-6 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. The story follows a swashbuckling feline who fights to save his town from an evil villain. Get ready to cheer for the hero, boo […]