KIJHL's two hottest teams Leafs, Rebels keep the drive alive
The Kimberley Dynamiters kept the league’s hottest scorer Colton Schell off the sheet Friday night. However, the Nitros couldn’t stop the supporting cast as Nelson scored four unanswered goals to dump the host squad 4-1 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action in the Bavarian City. The win allowed the Leafs, winners of 11th straight […]
Red-hot Leafs, Rebels put respective winning streaks on the line on the road
There is a fire warning in the West Kootenay with smoke rising from both Nelson and Castlegar. However, Fire Departments in both cities have been asked to stand down for this emergency. That’s because there’s no danger to citizens. The real danger is the ice in arenas and opposing Kootenay International Junior Hockey League teams. […]
AMBER ALERT CANCELLED: Three-year-old Alvin Barnett found Thursday morning in Whitefish, Montana
RCMP confirm that three-year old Alvin Barnett has been located this morning, safe and sound. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said on the RCMP website that Alvin Barnett was located Friday morning in Whitefish, Montana at around 7 a.m. MST., cancelling the Amber Alert. The break in the abduction case came as a result of a civilian […]
Federal minister at Castlegar library to announce $14,000 grant
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will be at the Castlegar and District Public Library at 11 a.m. Friday to announce federal funding for upgrades to the library. This stop wraps up Yelich’s week-long B.C. visit, in which she’s announced funding for a handful of projects coming from the Community […]
Game, set and match for the Great Van Canadians against the Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice took two on the chin from the Greater Vancouver Canadians in B.C. Hockey Major Midget League action at the Richmond Oval. The Canadians blasted the Ice 6-1 Saturday and 11-0 Sunday to sweep the series in convincing fashion. Brendan Smith of Nelson from Kimberley’s Coy Prevost early in the final period was […]
Successful outdoor market to continue indoors
The Trail Outdoor Market has met with such success, it is now continuing indoors. A joint initiative between the City of Trail, the Downtown Opportunities and Action Planning and the Chamber of Commerce, the Trail Market had its debut on June 15 on the esplanade near Jubilee Park. A committee, including city councillor Eleanor Gattafoni […]
Pacific Coast Airlines clears up what happened to Flight 457 Tuesday at the Trail Regional Airport
Passengers on Pacific Coast Airlines Flight 457 bound for Trail Tuesday afternoon were not in any great danger when a fire is thought to have started in one of the engines said Vice President of Commercial Services Spencer Smith Wednesday. “First of all there needs to be a bit of clarity around what actually took […]
From cops to computers: helping a Castlegar child with Autism
What do cops, motorbikes and iPads have in common? They’re all helping make a child’s life better here in Castlegar through the Cops For Kids program, according to RCMP Const. Rob Gardner. On Nov. 9, Gardner (a Cops For Kids rider) met eight-year-old Cops For Kids ambassador Connor Lauriault, who lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
CBT offers $150,000 for youth projects
Columbia Basin Trust is making $150,000 available for projects that benefit Basin youth through two granting programs. “We confirmed in our 2011-2015 Youth Initiatives Strategic Plan that we wanted to continue to support a range of opportunities that allow youth to engage with their communities and one another,” said Sabrina Curtis, CBT Director, Sector Initiatives. […]
RCMP investigate torched vehicle north of Salmo
RCMP is asking for help from the public after a 4X4 vehicle was destroyed by fire last week Kapak Road, approximately 20 kilometers north of Salmo. The incident happened on the night of (Tuesday) November 6 and the morning of (Wednesday) November 7. The driver of the 2001 Red Mazda 4X4 had been cutting wood […]
