Dear editor, I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind. We have to turn things around, and we have an opportunity in front of us with the upcoming federal budget on November 4th. The only […]

The Castlegar & District Recreation Commission is in the planning stages for a potential secondary indoor arena and walking track at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. Since June, staff have been reviewing current bylaws, developing funding models, and working with HCMA Architecture + Design to create concept designs and cost estimates for the proposed […]

By: Living Lakes Canada Living Lakes Canada is joining communities across British Columbia in calling on the Province to modernize outdated industrial water rates and reinvest new revenues in watershed security. The BC Watershed Security Coalition’s new report, Modernizing Industrial Water Rates in BC: Ending the Great Water Giveaway, shows that British Columbia has some […]

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved West High Yield (WHY) Resources’ mining permit for an open-pit magnesium mine on Record Ridge. The government’s new release states, “The project underwent a thorough regulatory review to assess potential effects such as noise and dust. The company must implement comprehensive mitigation measures, including noise controls, […]

Interior Health (IH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is engaging with partners to better support overnight emergency care through a mix of virtual and on-site staffing, which is expected to enable more consistent access by reducing unplanned service interruptions. Engagement is underway with physicians, staff, Indigenous and local governments to better understand perspectives […]

Stock up on cozy, delicious meals for the season while supporting KERPA’s lifesaving work across the Kootenays. We have partnered with Mitchell’s Soups, a Canadian company and family business that started out in BC! Their soup recipes may be inspired by the flavours and aromas of international locales, but their team has roots in the Great […]

Selkirk College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Selkirk Ion-source Research Centre (SIRC)—a ground-breaking initiative made possible through a generous donation from D-Pace, a Nelson-based leader in the global particle accelerator industry. The contribution, valued at nearly $1 million by Selkirk College, includes cutting-edge technology that will enable hands-on education and advanced research and […]

On Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at 6:32 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a 35-year-old Fruitvale woman who had backed into her neighbour’s vehicle in the 1900 block of Martin Street in Fruitvale. Officers located the woman and her vehicle at her residence. She allegedly admitted to being […]

October 25 | Harrop Hall | 5:30–9:00 p.m. The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) is proud to present the 10th Annual Kootenay Lake Summit on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Harrop Hall from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 5pm. This year’s theme, “Stewardship in Action,” highlights community-led efforts to protect and […]

Local black bears are in their fall phase of intense eating, known as hyperphagia. They are opportunistic eaters, so they will eat pretty much anything they find right now. They must gain 3-4 pounds per day, increasing their body weight by 20-50% by the time they enter their den. They seldom sleep more than three […]