UPDATE: After a thorough investigation by the Kootenay Boundary Regional RCMP, Kamloops Detachment, and Chilliwack Detachment ,further charges have been laid against Shipley and Knowles, according to Trail top cop Darren Oelke (see story below). "Both have been charged with robbery and using a firearm during the commission ...

The Selkirk College Saints begin their quest for an unprecedented fourth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) championship this weekend when they open the regular season against the Trinity Western University Spartans. The Saints capped a stellar 2014-2015 post-season in March when they triumphed ...

Nelson Search and Rescue said the body of the 28-year-old man missing since Thursday (September 24) has been found. Chris Armstrong of Nelson SARS said the body was removed from Kootenay Lake Monday. “New evidence was discovered Monday morning and an aerial search by helicopter was conducted resulting in the locating and...

Police have a suspect in custody after a truly horrifying crime in Salmo last week, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. "On Sept. 21, the Salmo RCMP received a report of an elderly female who was assault, held captive in her home, the extorted of a large sum of money by a Trail resident," Oelke said. "Pamela Leigh...

The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team will be in the Rossland reservoir this morning (Monday) searching for evidence in the unsolved murder of Tom Feeney last year. RCMP Cpl. Dave Tyreman said the Southeast District Major Crime Unit believes there may be evidence in the reservoir,” he said, adding this may be more promising that...

The Selkirk Saints tuned up for start of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League by sweeping a pair of exhibition games against the University of Victoria Vikes this weekend at the NDCC Arena. The Saints opened with a 6-3 win Friday before closing out the two-game set by defeating the Vikes 5-3 Saturday. Dallas Calvin, of […]

Ed Note: We asked all the candidates to send us a write up with a bio introducing themselves to our readers. All four will be published separately. I was born and raised in Penticton on a small Veterans Land Act apple orchard. Like many kids who grow up in the Okanagan, I moved to Vancouver after high school and ended up...

Ed Note: We asked all the candidates to send us a write up with a bio introducing themselves to our readers. All four will be published separately. Thank you to the Castlegar Source for this opportunity to introduce myself and to explain the need for change that drives my vision for a better Canada. I grew up in Penticton...

Ed Note: We asked all the candidates to send us a write up with a bio introducing themselves to our readers. All four will be published separately. The Green Party of Canada welcomes Samantha Troy as the candidate for South Okanagan – West Kootenay. “It is my pleasure to have Sam join us as a Green Party Candidate,” said...

Ed Note: We asked all the candidates to send us a write up with a bio introducing themselves to our readers. All four will be published separately. Marshall Neufeld is a local businessperson, volunteer and conservative activist with deep roots in South Okanagan – West Kootenay. For the last seven years, Marshall has been a ...