Break and Enter leads to arrest of Castlegar man
On July 19, after 12 a.m., the Castlegar RCMP responded to a break and enter after a Castlegar home owner disrupted a break and enter to their residence. The Castlegar resident was home at the time of the incident when an unknown male attempted to gain entry through an unlocked door. After a brief struggle the suspect departed...
RDKB Code of Conduct for elected officials
During its June regularly scheduled board meeting, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board members endorsed the new Responsible Conduct Guiding Principles Policy/Code of Conduct for RDKB elected officials. The document sets out clearly articulated expectations and minimum requirements related to integrity, accountability,...
Columbia Basin Culture Tour is coming!
Mark your calendars. On Aug. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections ...
Castlegar Sculpturewalk Artist Donates Fitting Piece to Selkirk College
Renowned sculptor Christina Nick has gifted a beautiful welded steel and mixed media piece for permanent display on the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus. Called Salmon, the piece was first featured in Castlegar Sculpturewalk 2012 and then moved to the Castlegar Campus where a lease agreement sponsored by Teck Trail Operations...
New partnerships help Kootenay, Boundary farmers adapt to climate change
As climate conditions change, farmers in the Kootenay and Boundary regions will have more support with planning and preparing for growing crops and raising livestock and poultry. This support follows development of the Kootenay & Boundary Regional Adaptation Strategies. "Our government is committed to helping Canadian...
Search called off for missing Salmo man, investigation continues
Police have called off the search for a missing Salmo man, Cory McKay, but say they will continue the investigation into his disappearance, according to Salmo top cop Cpl. Darryl Orr. He said the search was suspended on July 11 at 11 p.m., after search efforts failed to locate McKay. Details of the search: · 1,400...
Silverton commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050
The Slocan Valley is going green! Green energy, green economy, that is. Silverton’s Village Council has passed a resolution to transition to 100% renewable energy no later than 2050, joining New Denver and Slocan in their commitment to a cleaner, healthier, safer community and a stronger economy for the Slocan Valley. Silverton...
Police seek Castlegar man in connection with multiple thefts
A Castlegar man is wanted by police after a search revealed a variety of stolen items, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. "On July 9 the Castlegar and Trail RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with the assistance of Castlegar General Duty officers, executed a search warrant on the 2200 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar," Taylor...
Robson Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 40 years serving the community and you’re invited!
Come join the members of the Robson Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) at 3037 Waldie Avenue for an open house on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Enjoy free food, fun for the kids and live entertainment, featuring Baker Street Blues! The RVFD was established in 1979 by a very committed group of individuals, and that...
OP/ED: Keep it Simple, Stupid!
I love my Grandma. I think I learned more from her than I ever did from any school. From her, I learned about a very practical and common sense approach to the challenges in life. I honour her spirit by trying to impart her knowledge to the next generation, as well, practice her pearls of wisdom in my own life. Of all the...
