The RCMP investigation into local ATM thefts (incluing one in Castlegar, see Local banks targeted) has a new twist, as a fourth offence has now been committed, and police are releasing descriptions of suspects.  The fourth robbery took place Sept. 12 at about 4:30 a.m. at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union at the Waneta Mall […]

If you go in the woods today, you may be in for a big surprise. Bears in and around Rossland are certainly nothing new, but this past Tuesday one Rossland resident got more than she bargained for. While hiking near the upper reaches of the Red Head trail on the south side of Red Mountain, […]

A senior who went missing from his campsite at Texas Creek in Christina Lake, B.C. on Friday was found late in the day safe, but thirsty. Grand Forks RCMP detachment was contacted as family members became concerned when he did not return from a short hike.  The 65-year-old man from Ontario left the campground at […]

September is usually a time when everyone gets back into their routines, whether work, school or home. This a great time to think about setting a good foundation for the winter months ahead. Let’s start at the base of health- sleep. It’s extremely important that everyone has at least 7-8 hours/night of non-interrupted sleep. This […]

 It’s obvious from the first two chapters of the book titled, the 2010-11 KIJHL season of the Nelson Leafs; this read can only get better. Although it was painfully obvious the Castlegar Rebels storyline also needs a little work. Still it was the Rebels escaping the weekend series with a sweep and the Leafs making […]

With FortisBC as a partner, Roxul Inc. recently upgraded its Grand Forks manufacturing plant with new energy efficient equipment, saving thousands of dollars in electricity costs annually. “The cost to operate compressors is significant and represents one of the highest electrical costs in our operations. By installing this new technology, we’ll save a significant amount […]

The Castlegar Rebels scored three times in the second period to post a 3-0 shutout over the Nelson Leafs as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League kicked off its 2010-11 season Friday in the Sunflower City. Taylor Anderson, Dylan Richardson and Erik Wentzel scored during a four-minute span for the home town squad. Richardson and […]

The provincial government has announced the recipients of this year’s provincial gaming grants and the Rossland is getting a small slice of the pie. 7000 organizations across the province will receive grants from the $120 million fund designed to foster talent and support events that celebrate local traditions and customs, ...

By: Damian Inwood, Vancouver Province  Two years after a B.C. man was gunned down while protecting his $1-million marijuana grow-op, charges have been laid against two people, say RCMP. Timothy Niven Tyler, 50, was found by his wife in September 2008 after he was shot on his Beaverdell acreage, about 70 kilometres south of Kelowna. “He was […]

With today’s busy schedules packing kids lunches for school can be a challenge. Even more challenging is including nutritious foods that will end up in your child’s tummy and not the trash. Packing nutritious lunches helps form life-long healthy eating habits, and balanced nutrition can help your child concentrate, retain knowledge, and be more motivated […]