Memorial March for Lindsay Danchella Dec. 5
On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, starting at 5 p.m., Tamara Roscoe of the BC Nurses Union, West Kootenay Region, has organized a Memorial March for Lindsay Danchella starting at the Trail & District Public Library located at 1505 Bay Avenue, in Trail, BC. There will be a short march along a designated route in downtown […]
Holiday happenings at the Rossland Museum
Holiday Workshop We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m .on Saturday, Dec. 7, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages five – 12 (and maybe even some wiggle room […]
Outcome of injunctions for live music events in Electoral Area H
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is providing an update on the injunctions sought for two live music events, The Labour of Love and High Frequency, held during the summer of 2023 in Electoral Area H, near the community of Vallican. Beginning in the summer of 2021, the RDCK Bylaw Enforcement Team received multiple […]
Trail air cadets join Kootenay and Thompson cadets in Vernon
In the last weekend of October, 24 air cadets from Trail travelled to Vernon for a weekend of challenging activities. In Vernon they joined 200 other sea, army, and air cadets from the East and West Kootenays and the Thompson areas of the interior of BC. Over the weekend the cadets did advanced leadership training, […]
City of Castlegar Wins National Award for Sustainable Landscape Design
The City of Castlegar has once again been recognized for its outstanding efforts in community beautification, taking home the Scotts Turf Builder Outstanding Achievement Landscape Award at the 2024 Communities in Bloom National Awards Ceremony held in Charlottetown, PEI. The award celebrates Castlegar’s dedication to sustainable landscape design and its commitment to enhancing public spaces. […]
Ski Film Fundraiser Supports Local Youth Athletes, Celebrates Upcoming Ski Season
Buckle up for a cinematic ride like no other as Team GIVE’R proudly presents an awe-inspiring ski film that dives deep into the heart, soul, and mind of a skier. The community is invited to The Bailey Theatre in Trail on Nov. 3 for Calm Beneath Castles, a new Matchstick Productions film that celebrates the […]
Selkirk College Cuts Ribbon on New Housing at Castlegar Campus
A fresh chapter of post-secondary life, affordability and access was officially opened on the Castlegar Campus with the completion of a 114-bed student housing facility overlooking the majestic Columbia River. Part of the Provincial Government’s Homes for People Action Plan, the Selkirk College project is a two-pronged housing solution that includes 36 units of student housing […]
Four Local Residents to Receive King Charles III Coronation Medal
Four distinguished individuals from the West Kootenay region will be honored with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a private ceremony this afternoon. The event will take place at 3 p.m. in the new Confluence building in Castlegar. The recipients of this prestigious award are: • Gerry Rempel (Castlegar); • Darlene Schultz (Castlegar); • […]
UPDATED: Wildfire situation forces organizers to cancel Toadfest
Organizers of Toadfest have made the tough decision to postpone the festival for the 2024 season. “Sadly, given the worsening wildfire situation, the organizers have made the decision to cancel Toadfest scheduled for next week,” the prepared statement said. Toadfest 2024 was to happen next Tuesday and Wednesday (July 30-31) at Summit Lake Provincial Park […]
Continuing Tradition: The 2024 Sinixt Canoe Journey and Salmon Prayer
This week, the Sinixt Confederacy embarks for the 9th time on a momentous canoe journey down the Columbia River. As part of their journey, the paddlers will make a stop in Nelson on June 16 and 17. The community is invited to participate in celebration and cultural exploration, with events planned both at the Chamber […]
