I would like to preface this by saying I have long been a vehement – almost rabid – supporter of the Blueberry Creek Community School Hub (BCCS). I lobbied hard, both personally and professionally, for SD 20 to sell the BCCS property to its non-profit society to keep the school in operation. It is, thus, truly with a heavy ...

The Kootenay Gallery may appear to be all about the holidays right now, with its renowned Christmas exhibit and sale, but behind-the-scenes happenings involve a great deal more than December celebrations. In a presentation to city council last week, board member Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff said the focus is now on the massive...

The City of Castlegar's newly-implemented garbage/recycling management program has been anything but wasteful, according to data recently released by contractor Waste Management. City director of Transportation and Civic Works, Chris Barlow, said that Waste Management tracks how much waste it collects and to which facility ...

RCMP is asking for public assistance after fuel was stolen early Tuesday (November 22) morning from Whitewater Ski Resort south of Nelson. Acting Corporal Bill Long said in a media release that this suspect was caught on video located at the hill. "A lone male suspect dressed in a high visible top wearing a mask, gloves and...

Dear Editor/Public: During the last year I have been asking questions of the Castlegar Hockey Society's executive (Rebel executive). I attended the AGM, became a Member in Good Standing and have continued to ask questions, which is my right and my obligation, to make sure this executive is acting in a responsible manner. I ...

The Kootenay Rideshare website, hosted by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, will be re-launched with new features on November 29. The new website address is:   https://kootenay.ride-share.org/   The Kootenay Rideshare website is free for users and has helped over 15,000 people carpool, creating community connections, and reducing...

The Editor says: Recreation groups -- need money? Read this press release from CBT and sharpen your wits and your pencils. Columbia Basin Trust is once again looking to provide funding support  to groups and organizations wanting to create new or upgrade existing recreation amenities in your area. This funding can be used for...

Building a healthy community takes initiative and Selkirk College is placing a high priority on the well-being of its students. With the formalization of Healthy Campus Initiatives, Selkirk College is leading the way in supporting students outside the classroom, recognizing that learners brings with them their entire life...

Given the emergence of relatively new cosmetic procedures such as eyebrow microblading, Interior Health is reminding the public to exercise caution when considering such services. Specifically, users should ensure the establishments they visit have safeguards in place to protect their health.   Microblading, also known as...

Nelson’s debate over cannabis dispensaries spilled over into the monthly Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting last Thursday, when a director raised concerns that pot shops could soon spring up in the regional district. Area G Director Hans Cunningham noted the City had recently tried to pass zoning amendments to...