Chelsea Novak

Linda Miller

Castlegar’s Kootenay Gallery of Art sells handmade gifts for the holidays

The Kootenay Gallery of Art is once again offering a wide selection of items crafted by local artists, on sale for the holidays.

Linda Miller
Reminder to Castlegar residents: permit required to cut Christmas trees

Reminder to Castlegar residents: permit required to cut Christmas trees

Before going out to cut down a Christmas tree, remember to get a free, personal-use Christmas tree permit.

Reminder to Castlegar residents: permit required to cut Christmas trees
Members of the Ktunaxa Nation presented their case in front of the nine justices inside the Supreme Court of Canada on Parliament Hill on Thursday

Castlegar minister witnesses Ktunaxa appeal to Supreme Court of Canada

The minister of a Castlegar church was in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 1 to support the Ktunaxa Nation at a Supreme Court of Canada appeal.

Members of the Ktunaxa Nation presented their case in front of the nine justices inside the Supreme Court of Canada on Parliament Hill on Thursday
Following a friendly scrimmage at the Selkirk College gym on Thursday

Castlegar Dam City Rollers host holiday roller derby scrimmage

Castlegar's very own Dam City Rollers invited derby girls from the region to Selkirk College on Thursday night for a holiday scrimmage.

Following a friendly scrimmage at the Selkirk College gym on Thursday
Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause were the hit of the Winterfest Parade on Friday night.

Castlegar celebrates Winterfest with parade and lights

Castlegar celebrated Winterfest with a parade and Christmas tree lighting on Friday night.

Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause were the hit of the Winterfest Parade on Friday night.
Laura Vander Hoek

Castlegar & District Public Library looking for donations of scarves and books

The Castlegar & District Public Library’s giving tree is back and waiting for donations.

Laura Vander Hoek
Castlegar RCMP report increase in commercial, and residential outbuilding breakins

Castlegar RCMP report increase in commercial, and residential outbuilding breakins

Castlegar RCMP are warning business owners and home owners alike about a rash of breakins.

Castlegar RCMP report increase in commercial, and residential outbuilding breakins
Netta Zeberoff and Toinya Fominoff performed at the Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation's 2016 Light Up campaign pledge day this morning.

Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation holds pledge day for 2016 Light Up campaign

The Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation held a pledge day for its 2016 Light Up campaign at the Element on Friday.

Netta Zeberoff and Toinya Fominoff performed at the Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation's 2016 Light Up campaign pledge day this morning.
Teysir Misto waited at the Service Canada office in Trail with his son last Thursday morning

Syrian family arrives in Rossland

Teysir and Hiba Misto arrived in Rossland with their young son on Tuesday.

Teysir Misto waited at the Service Canada office in Trail with his son last Thursday morning
Castlegar woman rescued by two young heroes

Castlegar woman rescued by two young heroes

A Castlegar woman believes that two young men saved her life after she found herself unable to breath outside the Castlegar Health Centre.

Castlegar woman rescued by two young heroes
BCCIC engages community leaders on UN Sustainable Development Goals

BCCIC engages community leaders on UN Sustainable Development Goals

The BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) held a meeting on Friday to discuss the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

BCCIC engages community leaders on UN Sustainable Development Goals
The City of Castlegar’s new garbage and recycling program shows results after 7 months

The City of Castlegar’s new garbage and recycling program shows results after 7 months

After just seven months, the City of Castlegar’s new garbage and recycling program is already showing results.

The City of Castlegar’s new garbage and recycling program shows results after 7 months
Kylie Morin

Castlegar Dam City Roller drafted to Team Canada Women’s Roller Derby development program

One of the Castlegar Dam City Rollers has been drafted for Team Canada Women’s Roller Derby’s development program.

Kylie Morin
Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank launches Christmas campaign

Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank launches Christmas campaign

The Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank has launched its Christmas campaign and is looking for support from the community.

Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank launches Christmas campaign
McWrath

Castlegar Dam City Rollers defeat Nelson Killjoys in Saturday night bout

The Castlegar Dam City Rollers defeated the Nelson Killjoys at a bout on Saturday night.

McWrath
Stacey Johnson rescued a kitten from underneath the Robson Community Memorial Church on Friday afternoon.

Robson woman rescues kitten from underneath church

After two days of effort, Stacey Johnson from Robson was able to rescue a kitten from underneath the community church.

Stacey Johnson rescued a kitten from underneath the Robson Community Memorial Church on Friday afternoon.
The Twin Rivers Castlegar Primary playground needs to be replaced and the Twin Rivers PAC is holding a craft and vendor market to kick off a fundraising campaign.

PAC holds craft market to raise money for Castlegar Primary playground

The Twin Rivers Elementary PAC is holding a craft and vendor market to raise money for a new playground for the Castlegar Primary campus.

The Twin Rivers Castlegar Primary playground needs to be replaced and the Twin Rivers PAC is holding a craft and vendor market to kick off a fundraising campaign.
Red Nexus Games co-founders Dylan Gedig and Brandon Duncan (pictured here in Victoria) travelled to Montreal for the Canadian Video Game Awards on Tuesday. Their game

Castlegar graduate nominated for video game award

A former Castlegar resident attended the Canadian Video Game Awards, where his company's game was a finalist for Best Debut Game.

Red Nexus Games co-founders Dylan Gedig and Brandon Duncan (pictured here in Victoria) travelled to Montreal for the Canadian Video Game Awards on Tuesday. Their game
Castlegar employers and employees attended Community Living BC’s (CLBC) Community Living Dinner last Thursday. The event was an opportunity for CLBC to honour businesses and community organizations that have a positive impact on the lives of people with diverse abilities.

Community Living BC honours Castlegar employers

A number of Castlegar businesses and organizations were honoured at the 2016 Community Living Dinner last Thursday night.

Castlegar employers and employees attended Community Living BC’s (CLBC) Community Living Dinner last Thursday. The event was an opportunity for CLBC to honour businesses and community organizations that have a positive impact on the lives of people with diverse abilities.
Arry Dhillon is Castlegar's newest city councillor.

Arry Dhillon wins Castlegar city council seat by 10 votes

Official results are in and Arry Dhillon has been elected to Castlegar city council by only 10 votes.

Arry Dhillon is Castlegar's newest city councillor.
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