Columbia Basin Culture Tour - a free opportunity to see our area's spectacular cultural offerings
Taking place Aug. 13 and 14, 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 or meet people...
PIGS – Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute coming to Nelson's Capitol Theatre
Pigs will most likely fly before the English rock band Pink Floyd returns to the stage to perform their progressive and psychedelic music in front of fans. However, right here in beautiful downtown Nelson, at the unique Capitol Theatre, PIGS – Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute band will give Floydsters a taste of...
Fireworks still prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre
The BC Wildfire Service continues to remind the public that the use of fireworks is banned in the Southeast Fire Centre. The warning is part of the Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions implemented earlier this year to help reduce wildfire risks. "Setting off fireworks is considered to be a high-risk activity,...
Ootischenia Fire Dept extinguishes lightning-caused wildfire after today's storm
An observant driver may have saved Castlegar a world of hassle by spotting a lightning-caused fire Tuesday afternoon and calling it in before it could get out of control, according to Ootischenia Fire Department deputy chief Len Coates. He said it was about half-a-kilometre up the hill and in the woods, behind the storage...
Car submerged in Arrow Lake causes concern for cops
A car submerged in Arrow Lake about 10 km past Syringa Park caused local first responders great concern Sunday, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Brett Turner. Turner said a call came at at roughly 2 p.m., with the complainant alerting police to some odd debris along a steep embankment and down into the lake, including a license...
UPDATED: Thunderstorm watch off again for West Kootenay
Environment Canada has called off the thunderstorm watch for the West Kootenay. Thunderstorm watch back on for West Kootenay The on-again, off-again thunderstorm watch for the West Kootenay is back on again as Environment Canada said early Wednesday morning thunderstorms could develop across the Kootenay and Columbia regions...
Hunters beware — government grounds drones
The Province has strengthened regulations to ensure that hunters do not use flying drones to help them track wildlife, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced Friday. The Province amended the Wildlife Act hunting regulation, making it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone,...
Local Invasive Species Society warns Castlegar residents to avoid planting invasive aquatic plants
Thanks to a report from a concerned citizen, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) has identified and commenced control efforts on an infestation of invasive fragrant water lily (Nymphaea odorata) in Champion ponds near Castlegar. CKISS has listed fragrant water lily as a priority action species in the Castlegar...
Crash Investigation Seeks Witnesses
Please note: the earlier press release on this matter incorrectly gave the date of the crash as July 7. The date of the crash in question was July 14. West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing to investigate a vehicle crash that occurred on July 14, 2016 on Highway 3-B near Fruitvale. A 26 year old man died as a result...
Craving Cat Cuddles? See the SPCA.
Love watching cat videos? How about having a cat of your very own to watch, instead? Now, for a limited time only, you can get all the fun and cat cuddles for half the price, from the BC SPCA. From July 18-26, the BC SPCA is holding a cat adoption promotion at all of its locations across B.C. to encourage animal lovers to...
