Chelsea Novak

Semi accident closed Paulson Bridge

Semi accident closed Paulson Bridge

Castlegar RCMP responded to an overturned semi-trailer truck just off the Paulson Bridge on Monday.

Semi accident closed Paulson Bridge
Man charged in Raspberry incident out on bail

Man charged in Raspberry incident out on bail

A 38-year-old Castlegar man charged with trespassing, theft and mischief in Raspberry.

Man charged in Raspberry incident out on bail
I met astronaut Chris Hadfield at the Columbia Basin Trust Symposium in 2017.

So long and thanks for all the stories

I’m writing this the day after attending my last Rossland City Council meeting.

I met astronaut Chris Hadfield at the Columbia Basin Trust Symposium in 2017.
The local Smart Cities Challenge stakeholders group participated in a facilitated discussion at Selkirk College early in March. (Submitted)

West Kootenay cities and areas collaborate on Smart Cities Challenge

The cities of Castlegar, Rossland, Trail and Nelson, and surrounding areas are working together.

The local Smart Cities Challenge stakeholders group participated in a facilitated discussion at Selkirk College early in March. (Submitted)
Bill Rotheisler, head coach and general manager for the Castlegar Rebels, said he and the team have felt awful since hearing about the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Rebels send thoughts and prayers to Broncos

The Castlegar Rebels are sending their thoughts and prayers to the Humbolt Broncos.

Bill Rotheisler, head coach and general manager for the Castlegar Rebels, said he and the team have felt awful since hearing about the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Séan McCann will play the Castle Theatre in Castlegar on April 29. (Dave Howells)

Séan McCann to share intimate show at Castle Theatre

Séan McCann, a former member of Great Big Sea, has made some major changes to his life.

Séan McCann will play the Castle Theatre in Castlegar on April 29. (Dave Howells)
Sm:)e Band played the Robson Community School on Friday. Left to right: Avery Amores, Gabbie Evans and Veronica Amores. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Sm:)e Band brings joy to Robson school

The students at Robson Community School were smiling after experiencing musical talents of a band.

Sm:)e Band played the Robson Community School on Friday. Left to right: Avery Amores, Gabbie Evans and Veronica Amores. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Castlegar’s Green Home Show took place on Thursday, April 5. Those who attended were able to check out wall assembly units showing examples of the proper construction of a wall. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Green Home Show teaches energy efficiency

Castlegar hosted one of two Green Home Shows put on by the regional district last week.

Castlegar’s Green Home Show took place on Thursday, April 5. Those who attended were able to check out wall assembly units showing examples of the proper construction of a wall. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The “Hen Party.” (Submitted)

Castlegar women launch 30th anniversary edition of cookbook

The “Hen Party” created Cooking without Mom in 1986 when their kids were striking out on their own.

The “Hen Party.” (Submitted)
Chelsea Novak: Breaking news — prisoners have rights

Chelsea Novak: Breaking news — prisoners have rights

In actual fact, the “benefits” laid out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are rights.

Chelsea Novak: Breaking news — prisoners have rights
FILE — Light The Night Walk.

Walk to end blood cancer in Castlegar

On Saturday, April 14, Castlegar and area residents will march to end blood cancer.

FILE — Light The Night Walk.
The coalition putting together “The Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis in our Community: Working Together to Make Change” conference in Castlegar on April 12 met Friday to continue planning. Left to right: Amanda Erickson from Child and Youth Mental Health in Castlegar; Zak Matieschyn, family nurse practitioner at the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre; Lindsay Lazzarotto, nurse practitioner student; and Tammy McLean, nursing practitioner and panelist. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Coalition planning Castlegar conference to tackle opioid crisis

A coalition of health and service providers from Castlegar is holding a free one-day conference.

The coalition putting together “The Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis in our Community: Working Together to Make Change” conference in Castlegar on April 12 met Friday to continue planning. Left to right: Amanda Erickson from Child and Youth Mental Health in Castlegar; Zak Matieschyn, family nurse practitioner at the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre; Lindsay Lazzarotto, nurse practitioner student; and Tammy McLean, nursing practitioner and panelist. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Castlegar Urban Cyclists are planning a spring campaign to raise awareness among drivers and improve safety for cyclists. (Submitted)

Castlegar Urban Cyclists have big plans

A grassroots group in Castlegar wants to encourage more people to cycle in the city.

The Castlegar Urban Cyclists are planning a spring campaign to raise awareness among drivers and improve safety for cyclists. (Submitted)
A rendering of the main lobby in the new Josie Hotel. (Submitted)

Josie management offers hospitality training program

Management at Rossland’s new Josie Hotel recently ran a free hospitality training program.

A rendering of the main lobby in the new Josie Hotel. (Submitted)
West Kootenay oenophiles enjoyed tasting wines from across the province at the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club 19th Annual Wine Festival on Saturday night. See our photo gallery on page A13. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Wine Festival introduces People’s Choice Awards

Those who attended the nearly sold-out event were able to vote on their favourites.

West Kootenay oenophiles enjoyed tasting wines from across the province at the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club 19th Annual Wine Festival on Saturday night. See our photo gallery on page A13. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Rossland’s Giant Water Bug opened for Scenic Route to Alaska. Left to right: Brad Mackay, Austin Delaye and Louis Girardeau. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Scenic Route to Alaska rocks Rossland

Friday morning started out rough for the bandmates of Scenic Route to Alaska.

Rossland’s Giant Water Bug opened for Scenic Route to Alaska. Left to right: Brad Mackay, Austin Delaye and Louis Girardeau. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Jasmine Drolet raced to a third place finish in the Girls Team Sprint Final along with teammate Molly Miller. (Edouard Drolet)

Black Jack skiers excel at Ski Nationals

Three Black Jack skiers put up impressive performances at the 2018 Ski Nationals.

Jasmine Drolet raced to a third place finish in the Girls Team Sprint Final along with teammate Molly Miller. (Edouard Drolet)
There was an accident on Bingay Road on the evening of Thursday, March 22. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

UPDATED: RCMP seek driver after crash outside Trail

Trail RCMP are still waiting to speak with the driver of a vehicle that rolled.

There was an accident on Bingay Road on the evening of Thursday, March 22. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Maritime Kitchen Party is playing a dance hosted by the Rossland Rotary Club at the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, March 24. (From web)

Maritime Kitchen Party returning to Rossland

The band was last here in December.

The Maritime Kitchen Party is playing a dance hosted by the Rossland Rotary Club at the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, March 24. (From web)
Members of the Castlegar & District Public Library’s board of directors attended an annual general meeting on Wednesday night, where they discussed the library’s passed year of transition. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

2017 year of change at Castlegar Library

Last year was a year of transition for the Castlegar District Public Library.

Members of the Castlegar & District Public Library’s board of directors attended an annual general meeting on Wednesday night, where they discussed the library’s passed year of transition. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)