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It’s time for dog owners in Castlegar to get licences for the coming year. Photo: Pixabay

Time for Castlegar pet owners to renew your pet’s license

Annual license renewals are now due

It’s time for dog owners in Castlegar to get licences for the coming year. Photo: Pixabay
Ben Baker died of an accidental overdose on Jan. 23, 2023. The family is fundraising for two memorial benches to make a monetary donation in Ben’s name to The Last Door in New Westminster. (Ben Baker’s Legacy/GoFundMe)

Benches in West Kelowna, Lower Mainland help keep man’s legacy alive

All additional donations will be donated to the treatment facility Ben stayed at

Ben Baker died of an accidental overdose on Jan. 23, 2023. The family is fundraising for two memorial benches to make a monetary donation in Ben’s name to The Last Door in New Westminster. (Ben Baker’s Legacy/GoFundMe)
(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
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February activities at the Castlegar Seniors Lounge

Find out what’s going on for seniors this month

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Basin youth at a previous summit in Valemount. CBT file

Kootenay youth invited to register for CBT Youth Leadership Summit

Summit is set for Kimberley in May

Basin youth at a previous summit in Valemount. CBT file
Little Slocan River by Slocan Valley artist join Boivin.

Castlegar Art Walk returns

Event will run June through September

Little Slocan River by Slocan Valley artist join Boivin.
Sara Hurd earned gold in STAR 4/5 Dance at the East Kootenay Invitational. Photo: Jennifer Small

Castlegar skaters earn 7 medals at Fernie competition

East Kootenay Invitational held at the Fernie Memorial Arena Jan. 20 - 22

Sara Hurd earned gold in STAR 4/5 Dance at the East Kootenay Invitational. Photo: Jennifer Small
The episode featuring Maryann Puliz and her children Katie Hrgovic, Stefanie Hergovic, Faith Schofield and Tristan Schofield will air on Feb. 16. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar family competes on Family Feud Canada

The episode featuring Maryann Puliz and her children will air on Feb. 16

The episode featuring Maryann Puliz and her children Katie Hrgovic, Stefanie Hergovic, Faith Schofield and Tristan Schofield will air on Feb. 16. Photo: Submitted
Kalesnikoff volunteers pose with Salvation Army team members in Nelson after making a Hope for the Holidays delivery. Photo: Submitted

Kalesnikoff spreads goodwill to West Kootenay communities

Hope for the Holidays campaign donates $25,000

Kalesnikoff volunteers pose with Salvation Army team members in Nelson after making a Hope for the Holidays delivery. Photo: Submitted
The Castlegar Hospice Society is holding a special grief support session on Feb. 1. (Photo submitted)

As community deals with tragedies, Castlegar Hospice offering special grief support drop-in

A special community drop-in grief support opportunity will take place Feb. 1, at the Sandman Hotel

The Castlegar Hospice Society is holding a special grief support session on Feb. 1. (Photo submitted)
Steven Walker died after a short battle with colon cancer. Photo: GoFundMe screenshot

Father of Castlegar’s New Year’s baby dies after short battle with cancer

A fundraiser launched this week to support the family of Steve Walker

Steven Walker died after a short battle with colon cancer. Photo: GoFundMe screenshot
Left to right: Penticton Vees Bradly Nadeau, Ryan Hopkins, Aydar Suniev and Josh Nadeau will be participating in BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Prospects game at the SOEC Friday night. The weekend All Star and Alumni games continue Saturday at the outdoor rink. (Logan Lockhart Western News)

Expect large crowds, road closure near Penticton’s outdoor rink for BCHL all-star games

Martin Street partially closed Saturday while alumni, skills and all star games take place

Left to right: Penticton Vees Bradly Nadeau, Ryan Hopkins, Aydar Suniev and Josh Nadeau will be participating in BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Prospects game at the SOEC Friday night. The weekend All Star and Alumni games continue Saturday at the outdoor rink. (Logan Lockhart Western News)
Writers Heather Haake (left) and Anne DeGrace get ready to lead the writing group Write On!, one of several programs coming up at Taghum Hall. Photo: Submitted

Taghum Hall events keep the winter blues away

A writing group, Robbie Burns Night and winter markets are among the upcoming events

Writers Heather Haake (left) and Anne DeGrace get ready to lead the writing group Write On!, one of several programs coming up at Taghum Hall. Photo: Submitted
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Meadow Moonflower Mullaney. (GoFundMe/ screenshot)

Fundraiser for child survivor of crash near Castlegar reaches $75,000 in first week

The toddler’s parents and newborn brother were killed in the two-vehicle collision

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Meadow Moonflower Mullaney. (GoFundMe/ screenshot)
These Castlegar, Trail, Rossland and Fruitvale music students either performed at the regional recital or won awards. Submitted photo

Castlegar and Trail music students shine at recital and exams

Several students received the highest marks in the province

These Castlegar, Trail, Rossland and Fruitvale music students either performed at the regional recital or won awards. Submitted photo
Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

QUIZ: How well do you know the royals?

Prince Harry’s book, Spare, has been attracting plenty of attention

Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
The Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary donated $12,000 to local school breakfast programs. Photo: submitted

Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary donates $12,000 to school breakfast programs

Group donates $2000 to the breakfast programs at each of Castlegar’s six schools.

The Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary donated $12,000 to local school breakfast programs. Photo: submitted
Deb Wandler (standing) with IRIS seniors at a recent Lunch and Learn focused on talking about climate change. Photo: Sandi McCreight

Castlegar seniors respond to the call to talk about climate change

West Kootenay Climate Hub joins IRIS Lunch and Learn event.

Deb Wandler (standing) with IRIS seniors at a recent Lunch and Learn focused on talking about climate change. Photo: Sandi McCreight
The South Country Trails and Recreation Association is improving the West Jaffray trail system and purchasing equipment with support from Columbia Basin Trust.

Columbia Basin Trust supports trail improvements and trail-crew jobs throughout the region

Columbia Basin Trust is supporting trail projects throughout the Kootenays. Some trails…

The South Country Trails and Recreation Association is improving the West Jaffray trail system and purchasing equipment with support from Columbia Basin Trust.
Hundreds of books will be available at the Castlegar Library book sale. (File photo)

Castlegar Library holding giant book sale

Sale will take place Jan 20 - 21

Hundreds of books will be available at the Castlegar Library book sale. (File photo)
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