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Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.

Creston RCMP searching for man on warrant with 32 charges

Chad Meszarosi is wanted on a wide range of charges including aggravated assault, firearms offences and theft.

Creston RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Chad Meszarosi who is wanted on 32 separate charges. RCMP handout.
Constable Allan Young died after an incident on Baker Street in Nelson in 2020. Alex Willness is being tried for manslaughter in B.C. Supreme Court in Nelson. Photo: Submitted

Off-duty Abbotsford police officer died in Nelson after being struck with skateboard, court hears

Alex Willness is being tried for manslaughter following Constable Allan Young’s death in 2020

Constable Allan Young died after an incident on Baker Street in Nelson in 2020. Alex Willness is being tried for manslaughter in B.C. Supreme Court in Nelson. Photo: Submitted
All cadets from the competition: (Back) Linnea Lawder, Brooklynn Aikman, Shannon Mounsey, Gwen Meyers, Christian Faragher, Justice Ward, , Isabelle Henderson and Claire Lawder; (Front) Ryland Dupuis, Brandon Brook, Ryden Wahl. Photos: Submitted

West Kootenay cadets show their marksmanship skills

Cadets from Trail and Nelson show their marksmanship skills

All cadets from the competition: (Back) Linnea Lawder, Brooklynn Aikman, Shannon Mounsey, Gwen Meyers, Christian Faragher, Justice Ward, , Isabelle Henderson and Claire Lawder; (Front) Ryland Dupuis, Brandon Brook, Ryden Wahl. Photos: Submitted
Castlegar residents stand outside City Hall on Sunday during a vigil marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Volodymyr Shuvayev

Castlegar rally marks 1st anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Participants gathered outside City Hall on Sunday

Castlegar residents stand outside City Hall on Sunday during a vigil marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Volodymyr Shuvayev
Forest at the Argenta-Johnsons Landing Face, with Kootenay Lake in the distance. Photo: Wilderness Committee

Watchdog reprimands logging company for large clearcut near Argenta

Forest Practice Board says Cooper Creek Cedar overstepped its consulted plan

Forest at the Argenta-Johnsons Landing Face, with Kootenay Lake in the distance. Photo: Wilderness Committee
Hammer Head Equities applications for permits to remove trees on private property were denied by Rossland council in August 2021. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland council will not appeal court’s decision in favour of developer

City to comply with court’s orders, work to ensure community’s bylaws applied fairly and transparently

Hammer Head Equities applications for permits to remove trees on private property were denied by Rossland council in August 2021. Photo: Jim Bailey
Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted

Daisies cut and ready for 6th annual Kootenay Boundary cancer care fundraiser

Trail No Frills launching memorial fundraising campaign Thursday, March 9

Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted
The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

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Canada’s national police force turns 150 years old in 2023

The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt to join 4th NHL franchise in single season

Hunt was traded by Toronto to Calgary at the deadline

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP
Premier David Eby is seen here with Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang (right) at an announcement for local government infrastructure in Surrey on Feb. 10, 2023. Photo: Anna Burns

West Kootenay local governments to receive over $25 million from provincial grant

Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay each receive over $4 million

Premier David Eby is seen here with Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang (right) at an announcement for local government infrastructure in Surrey on Feb. 10, 2023. Photo: Anna Burns
Castlegar Skating Club year end 2023. Photo: Jennifer Small

Castlegar skaters rock on ice

Castlegar Skating Club wraps up regular season with a production of Rock On Ice

Castlegar Skating Club year end 2023. Photo: Jennifer Small
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Avalanche danger remains considerable as February snow further complicates snowpack

Persistent deep, weak layer responsible for recent fatal avalanches

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
Former Penticton mayor John Vassilaki has launched a lawsuit against his brother. (City of Penticton file photo)

Penticton’s former mayor files new lawsuit against family

John Vassilaki remains embroiled in legal battles against his brother and nephews

Former Penticton mayor John Vassilaki has launched a lawsuit against his brother. (City of Penticton file photo)
The Castlegar and District Community Complex will be getting a new ice arena floor in 2023. Photo: RDCK

Castlegar recreation commission proposes tax increase to fund repairs

Commission also creating a capital reserve fund

The Castlegar and District Community Complex will be getting a new ice arena floor in 2023. Photo: RDCK
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LETTER: RDCK director says pending tax hikes are untenable and avoidable

Andy Davidoff wants to explore other options

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Line dancing is available on Tuesdays. File photo: Ray Miller-Still

March activities at the Castlegar Seniors Lounge

Find out what’s going on for seniors this month

Line dancing is available on Tuesdays. File photo: Ray Miller-Still
Mathieu Cobetto-Roy scored late in the third in a 5-2 Smoke Eaters loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Wednesday in Salmon Arm. Photo: Jim Bailey

Silverbacks down Smoke Eaters in mid-week match up

The Trail Smoke Eaters return home for games vs Chilliwack Chiefs and Penticton Vees this weekend

Mathieu Cobetto-Roy scored late in the third in a 5-2 Smoke Eaters loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Wednesday in Salmon Arm. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Kootenay Society for Community Living (KSCL) is purchasing an electric vehicle and a charging station with support from Columbia Basin Trust. (L-R) Kathleen Elias, KSCL executive director and Leah Biln, delivery of benefits, CBT.

Castlegar non-profits benefit from sustainability grants

Castlegar groups purchasing electric vehicles and solar panels

The Kootenay Society for Community Living (KSCL) is purchasing an electric vehicle and a charging station with support from Columbia Basin Trust. (L-R) Kathleen Elias, KSCL executive director and Leah Biln, delivery of benefits, CBT.
Nelson Police Department members are being investigated for allegedly sharing racist messages over a private group chat. File photo

6 current, former Nelson police officers face discipline in racism case

An investigation into racist messages shared over a group chat has substantiated allegations

Nelson Police Department members are being investigated for allegedly sharing racist messages over a private group chat. File photo
Queering the Interior shows March 2 and 3 in Castlegar.

Local documentary Queering the Interior shows in Castlegar this week

Showings on March 2 - 3

Queering the Interior shows March 2 and 3 in Castlegar.
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