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 […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianna Rose Edwards, who peacefully left us on August 1, 2024, one day short of her 81st birthday. Dianna was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Born on August 2, 1943, Dianna grew up in Vancouver, BC, where she developed a lifelong […]

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); • […]

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Teck Trail Operations will be staging an emergency response exercise. This exercise is a training opportunity for Teck and our mutual aid partners. The exercise will take place at Teck Trail Operations between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.  During this time, there will be an increase in emergency response vehicles in […]

A major initiative in the U.K. has confirmed what many studies have found: spending time in nature is good for you! The government-supported project helped more than 8,000 people in England connect with nature through outdoor walks, community gardening, tree planting and wild swimming. According to the Guardian, “The results showed that after taking part […]

Over the past year, Columbia Basin Trust has worked with residents across the Basin to deliver $80.8 million in direct benefits to communities. Of this, $53.1 million was distributed through 64 programs and initiatives, all aimed at fostering social, economic and environmental well-being now, and for future generations. As outlined in its 2023/24 Annual Service Plan […]

Police are indicating there may be a very dangerous game afoot in Rossland and are asking residents to come forward with any information they may have, for safety’s sake. On Saturday, Aug. 30, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a single motor vehicle incident that occurred on Hwy 3B […]

Paradigm shift needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss Much of the focus in trying to address climate breakdown is rightly on reducing emissions from burning gas, oil and coal. But an equally critical part of the equation is halting and reversing rampant destruction of the natural world. Whether or not you believe our planet […]

Experiment: take human brain, add consciousness, stir “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin This column is a far stretch from my columns on history or culture, I admit. Be forewarned, I’m playing with ideas, not establishing facts, about consciousness […]

Would you believe me if I told you that the positioning of a stop sign at an intersection has nothing to do with where you must stop? Yes, the sign tells you that you must stop, but the markings on the roadway, or lack of them, tell you where the stop has to take place. […]