This exhibition will showcase the creativity, talent, and artistic growth of young artists from across SD20 in a vibrant display of student and instructor works produced over the past year, bringing together a diverse collection of artworks spanning multiple mediums. Visitors will get a unique opportunity to experience the perspectives and ideas of emerging young […]

A non-replaceable forest licence has been awarded to Box Lake Lumber Products, enhancing its operations and the sustainable use of local timber. The opportunity is targeted to boost B.C.’s value‑added wood sector, putting to work unlogged timber. “A stable supply of wood to small-town forestry companies is a win for everyone in the community,” said […]

“Haven’t you got anything better to do?” This was a common attitude expressed by drivers after being told that they had been stopped for a traffic rule infraction. “Why aren’t you out catching real criminals?” I’m not sure these drivers believed me when I told them that they were more likely to suffer financial loss, […]

CORRECTION: The start time originally given for the Saturday game was incorrect; the actual start time will be 6:00 pm. The West Kootenay Timberwolves are preparing for the upcoming season as their program continues to grow across the region. The existing Junior team joined the West Coast Junior Lacrosse League for the 2026 season and […]

All RDCK offices (Creston, Nakusp, & Nelson) Friday, April 3 – CLOSED Saturday, April 4 – CLOSED Sunday, April 5 – CLOSED Monday, April 6 – CLOSED All RDCK landfills, transfer stations, and gated recycling depots * Friday, April 3 – CLOSED Saturday, April 4 – OPEN Sunday, April 5 – CLOSED Monday April 6 – OPEN *Ymir Transfer Station will be open […]

March 27 saw fire crews responding to a residential fire on Hazelwood Drive according to KBRFR Acting Captain Kyle Boutin. Boutin said the call came in at 10:33 p.m., and crews arrived at 10:39 p.m. to find heavy smoke and flame coming from the rear of the home. “The fire started accidentally from a faulty […]

“Eight former members of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) have announced that they will create their own independent league starting in 2026-27, called the Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL), and will no longer be affiliated with the KIJHL, Hockey Canada or BC Hockey, following the end of the 2025-26 season. The eight […]

The Government of Canada is strengthening accountability for passport processing by introducing a new guarantee for passport services. On Tuesday, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that, effective April 1, 2026, applicants will receive a full refund of their passport or travel document fee if it takes more than […]

Our driving centred culture and the recent decision to end the spring and fall time change have raised an important issue. It’s going to be dark while children walk to school and the province and municipalities have failed to create safe pedestrian infrastructure to protect them. Forming a Walking School Bus group may be a […]

Skiers and snowboarders are invited to swap hoodies for bowties at the SROAMazing Race: Black-Tie Affair, a red-carpet-style adventure on snow happening at Whitewater Mountain Resort on Friday, March 27. Learn More and Register Organized by students in Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) Program, the SROAMazing Race is a high-energy mountain challenge where […]