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Pool hours at RDCK facilities are being reduced. Photos: Jennifer Small

Lifeguard shortage means less swim time at Castlegar, Nelson and Creston pools

Regional District of Central Kootenay reducing hours at Castlegar, Nelson and Creston pools

Pool hours at RDCK facilities are being reduced. Photos: Jennifer Small
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(L-R) Tailout’s head brewer Mary Lusty, Humble Bean owners Mike McLellan and Kimberly Mamos, and Hedin Nelson-Chorney, a founder and the general manager of Tailout Brewing have joined forces to create an espresso stout. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar’s Humble Bean Coffee and Tailout Brewery create one popular stout

Two Castlegar businesses have partnered together to create an espresso stout

(L-R) Tailout’s head brewer Mary Lusty, Humble Bean owners Mike McLellan and Kimberly Mamos, and Hedin Nelson-Chorney, a founder and the general manager of Tailout Brewing have joined forces to create an espresso stout. Photo: Submitted
The Stanley Humphries Secondary School Class of 2022 marches to their commencement ceremony. Photo: Betsy Kline

Students graduating Grade 12 in SD20 on par with provincial average

87 per cent of students who began Grade 12 in September 2021 graduated within the same academic year

The Stanley Humphries Secondary School Class of 2022 marches to their commencement ceremony. Photo: Betsy Kline
The 2023 Fun Trolloppet ski event was held on Sunday, January 22 with almost 200 participants! After a two-year hiatus with Covid, there was lots of interest. The day was grand as the weather and sunshine could not have been any better. Blue skies and lots of smiles. We had five categories from the 2km Tiny Trolls, 8km Mega Trolls to the 20km Bronze, 30km Silver, and 40 km Gold. And as usual, the Viking troll was there to start the race. The Castlegar Nordic, Ski Society would like to thank our many sponsors. Mallards Source for Sports. No frills. Safeway. Kootenay Market. Kootenay Valley Water. Canadian Tire. Tim Hortons And, of course, a big shout out to our many volunteers that helped with registration, endless amounts of great baking, and just being there to cheer on the skiers! Thank you!

Castlegar Ski Club’s Troll Loppet roars back to life

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club hosts 200 skiers for cross country event

The 2023 Fun Trolloppet ski event was held on Sunday, January 22 with almost 200 participants! After a two-year hiatus with Covid, there was lots of interest. The day was grand as the weather and sunshine could not have been any better. Blue skies and lots of smiles. We had five categories from the 2km Tiny Trolls, 8km Mega Trolls to the 20km Bronze, 30km Silver, and 40 km Gold. And as usual, the Viking troll was there to start the race. The Castlegar Nordic, Ski Society would like to thank our many sponsors. Mallards Source for Sports. No frills. Safeway. Kootenay Market. Kootenay Valley Water. Canadian Tire. Tim Hortons And, of course, a big shout out to our many volunteers that helped with registration, endless amounts of great baking, and just being there to cheer on the skiers! Thank you!
December brought lots of snow to the Castlegar area. Photo: Jennifer Small

December brings colder and snowier than usual weather to West Kootenay

Snowfall was 18 per cent above average in Dec. 2022

December brought lots of snow to the Castlegar area. Photo: Jennifer Small
The Castlegar Aquanauts were one of the local recipients of Community Gaming Grants. Pictured here is Ethan Lawczynski. Photo: Jennifer Small

Castlegar arts, sports organizations receive provincial funding

The annual Community Gaming Grants have been revealed

The Castlegar Aquanauts were one of the local recipients of Community Gaming Grants. Pictured here is Ethan Lawczynski. Photo: Jennifer Small
Changes affect garbage and recycling over the holidays. (File photo)

Castlegar waste collection schedule altered over holidays

Changes affect garbage and recycling

Changes affect garbage and recycling over the holidays. (File photo)
November 2022 saw twice the usual amount of snow in the Castlegar area. Photo: Tom Kline

November brought twice the usual snowfall to Castlegar area

The month was colder than average

November 2022 saw twice the usual amount of snow in the Castlegar area. Photo: Tom Kline
Adult zebra and quagga mussels are approximately 3 cm in length. Photo courtesy of Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society

West Kootenay waterbodies remain free of invasive mussels

265 samples were taken from area lakes and rivers

Adult zebra and quagga mussels are approximately 3 cm in length. Photo courtesy of Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
(L-R) Regional District of Central Kootenay Vice Chair Diana Lockwood and Chair Aimee Watson. Photo: RDCK

Regional District of Central Kootenay welcomes new board

Aimee Watson elected board chair for fifth time

(L-R) Regional District of Central Kootenay Vice Chair Diana Lockwood and Chair Aimee Watson. Photo: RDCK
2022 brought the first frost-free October in 10 years. (File photo)

Warm Castlegar October sets records

Four daily temperature records set

2022 brought the first frost-free October in 10 years. (File photo)
Mercer Celgar’s plant. The company says it will conduct a controlled burn on Nov. 7 if weather conditions are ideal. Photo courtesy of Mercer Celgar

Mercer Celgar announces controlled burn near Castlegar

The company is cleaning up wood and bark debris

Mercer Celgar’s plant. The company says it will conduct a controlled burn on Nov. 7 if weather conditions are ideal. Photo courtesy of Mercer Celgar
Last year’s Halloween event at Stanley Humphries Secondary School featured an abandoned carnival. Photo: Jen Small

Haunted high school event raising funds for Castlegar food bank

Stanley Humphries Penitentiary takes place Thursday, Oct. 27

Last year’s Halloween event at Stanley Humphries Secondary School featured an abandoned carnival. Photo: Jen Small
Image: RCMP logo

UPDATE: Trail police say missing woman has been found

Bree Blackstaffe is safe, according to RCMP

Image: RCMP logo
Road construction sign, low angle view

Traffic patterns changing on Columbia Ave. at 24th Street in Castlegar due to development construction

Changes are temporary, but include bike lanes

Road construction sign, low angle view
Castlegar candidates 2022

Castlegar area candidate profiles

Links to all of the candidate profiles and other election information

Castlegar candidates 2022
Black Press file photo

Thieves remove glass to gain access to Castlegar store

The incident occurred overnight on Friday, Oct. 7

Black Press file photo
Former BC Lion Angus Reid, seen here at the National Philanthropy Day lunch in Abbotsford in 2020, will be speaking in Castlegar this week. Photo: Black Press

Be More Than a Bystander presentation takes place in Castlegar Oct. 6

Former BC Lion Angus Reid will be speaking about sexual violence, harassment and bullying.

Former BC Lion Angus Reid, seen here at the National Philanthropy Day lunch in Abbotsford in 2020, will be speaking in Castlegar this week. Photo: Black Press
Brian Bogle

Q&A with Castlegar council candiate Brian Bogle

Find out about the seven candidates running for Castlegar City Council

Brian Bogle
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