YEAR IN REVIEW: 2022 in photos

AUGUST: The old Castlegar Chamber of Commerce building was demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art building that will also house the visitor centre and community gathering spaces. Photo: Betsy Kline

SEPTEMBER: The Pass Creek Fall Fair was back with flying colours this year. Photo: Jennifer Small

JULY: With temperatures soaring, a group of deer found some green grass to nibble in Castlegar. Photo: Jennifer Small

JUNE: National Aboriginal Day included an enthusiastic celebration in Castlegar this year. Photo: Betsy Kline

MAY: Spring bears were plentiful around Castlegar this year. Photo; Jennifer Small C

APRIL: The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the Castlegar & District Community Complex’s Preschool Easter Party. Photo: Jennifer Small

SEPTEMBER: Castlegar residents gathered at the Kinsmen Park Cenotaph to show respect and observe two minutes of silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Sept. 8. Photo: Betsy Kline

MAY: The Run 4 Refugees and International Festival took place on May 7. Photo: Betsy Kline

JULY: Canada Day 2022. Photo: Jennifer Small

JANUARY: Annika Thompson launches from the top of Cone Hill. Photo: Jennifer Small

JANUARY: Photographer Jennifer Small captured this elk waiting out a snow storm in Ootischenia.

AUGUST: Fire destroyed a Robson home Aug. 1. Photo: Bailey Matteucci

SEPTEMBER: The West Kootenay Toy Run had 270 participants in 2022. The event gathers toys and raises funds to make Christmas better for area kids. Photos: Jennifer Small