The Save Record Ridge Action  Committee (SRRAC) is persevering in its work to challenge any easy “yes” decision for a permit that would allow the controversial open-pit mine on Record Ridge to proceed. Currently, those efforts are focused on seeking a judicial review of the Environmental Assessment Office’s decision to not require an environmental assessment […]

Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C.’s environmental assessment office (EAO) won’t require the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine, near Rossland, to undergo an environmental assessment (EA). In its August 18 report, the EAO confirmed that the mine, proposed by West […]

Police have arrested a suspect after two pedestrians suffered injuries as a result of an alleged hit and run. On Aug. 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., the Nakusp RCMP were called to a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle incident where the vehicle apparently fled the scene. Police attended and found a man suffering from serious life-altering injuries […]

On Aug. 23, the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road, north of Kamloops, British Columbia. Investigators located human remains inside the burned vehicle, which was believed to be a stolen, black, 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is now investigating the […]

By Sue Wrigley and Kathy Moore People often ask, why should we help black bears, when they aren’t endangered? Think about it: Human impact on our wildlife species is growing at an alarming rate and what is common today can easily be endangered or gone tomorrow. Re-wilding bears offers unique study opportunities. We have much […]

The Province and the Nelson Police Department have launched HealthIM, a digital public-safety tool designed to improve officer response to people in crisis. “When people are in distress because of a mental-health or substance-use emergency and they call the police, we need a rapid risk-screening tool to make sure they are safe and connected to […]

The Castlegar Rebels were pleased to announce the signing of 2007-born goalie Hunter Edwards on Aug. 6. Last season Edwards played for the Carrot River Outback Thunder in the Prairie Junior Hockey League. In 17 games, Edwards posted a record of 5-8-0-3 with a 4.78 goals against average and a .891 save percentage. “Hunter is […]

The City of Castlegar has received approval for up to $399,920 through the Province of British Columbia’s Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding (DRIF) program to advance a comprehensive Flood Plain Mapping and Climate Change Hazard Risk Assessment project. This project will strengthen the City’s ability to understand and proactively address potential flooding events and geohazards, […]

The City of Castlegar is moving forward with the demolition of the Eremenko Building, located at 310 Columbia Avenue and 1224 3rd Street, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the downtown area. This week, the City awarded an $825,000 contract for hazardous materials abatement, demolition, and site restoration has been awarded to Roc Doc […]

You’re invited to Toadfest at Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp on Wednesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Toadfest is a free family event, raising awareness about the western toad, which is designated federally as a Species of Special Concern. Toadfest is […]