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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 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); • […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thanks to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation and its generous donors, Interior Health will be able to keep more Kootenay Boundary expectant families facing early deliveries closer to home. A new Tier 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at KBRH, made possible by $745,000 in additional Foundation-funded equipment and the addition of specialized […]

Dear Editor, The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is calling on residents of Trail, BC to help community members facing a cancer diagnosis by becoming a volunteer driver with our Wheels of Hope transportation program. Volunteer drivers not only provide a means for clients to get to and from cancer-related appointments, they also offer a safe […]

Wildsight’s EcoStewards program is the inaugural recipient of Wildlife Habitat Canada’s Diane Griffin Award. EcoStewards encourages students to learn about local ecosystems and undertake projects in their wild backyards. Wildsight educators guide students on an immersive learning journey through multiple in-class sessions, culminating in a community action project. We were humbled and grateful that this […]