Editorial Note:  Readers may notice that this is the first statement we have published from any BC political party or candidate; that is because it’s the first one we’ve received. We have not published any of the press releases from other parties so far because we refuse to publish material based on attacks on others, […]

The Castlegar RCMP is investigating a break and enter at a local business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue that resulted in the theft of multiple sets of tires and rims valued at more than $10,000. On October 7, 2026, Castlegar RCMP received a report of a break and enter that occurred just after midnight. Surveillance footage captured multiple […]

Columbia Basin residents can learn about themselves, their region, its past and its people by being engaged through arts and culture.To help make this happen, 123 arts and culture projects are receiving more than $542,000 in 2026/27 from Columbia Basin Trust. The funding is distributed through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), a project of […]

Starting in October, the Trail & District Arts Council brings you another amazing season of live performances at The Bailey. Our season starts on October 6 with Quartetto Gelato, a virtuosic classical quartet known for its eclectic shows featuring romantic ballads, blazing Romani tunes and forgotten music, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery. Then the Pulitzer Prize […]

A new partnership between Selkirk College, North Island College and Northern Lights College aims to strengthen health care and human services workforces across the province by expanding access to Selkirk College’s Mental Health and Substance Use Training (MHSU) Program. A distributed delivery model of the program gives students the flexibility to study close to home while […]

 Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer is advising Harrop and area residents not to consume mushrooms sold at the Harrop Community Hall on Sept. 20, 2026. The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre has reviewed and identifies the mushrooms as potentially toxic. If you purchased these mushrooms: Do not consume them Please dispose of them, immediately The mushrooms […]

Join us at the Museum for live music and lots of fun for the whole family at our annual Arts and Culture Festival! In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Check out our website for the whole schedule: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/arts-culture-fest The festival is an opportunity for our […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is pleased to share that Scott Builders Inc. and Kalesnikoff Mass Timber Inc. have signed on to submit design-build proposals for the Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project. “This is a big milestone for this project,” said Trisha Davison, General Manager of Community Services for the […]

Kids across Kootenay Monashee and the province are heading back to school, making it a great time to check that routine vaccinations are up to date. Vaccines help protect children from serious illnesses and keep them healthy so they can enjoy learning, sports, and time with friends. Vaccination remains a safe and effective way to […]

The Castlegar community is invited to come out and welcome the Cops for Kids Ride team when they arrive at the Castlegar RCMP Detachment on Sunday, Sept. 13  at 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, the annual Cops for Kids Ride brings together law enforcement and civilian riders for a challenging 10-day […]