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Dog killed in Castlegar house fire

Dog killed in Castlegar house fire

A Castlegar house fire has taken the life of a pet in spite of first responder efforts
Powering up: Kootenay Canal on books for improvements from BC Hydro

Powering up: Kootenay Canal on books for improvements from BC Hydro

On the Arrow Lakes, the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will receive gantry crane replacements
BEHIND THE FENCE: New Denver School survivors say trauma lasts a lifetime

BEHIND THE FENCE: New Denver School survivors say trauma lasts a lifetime

First in a series of interviews with children of Sons of Freedom Doukhobors held at the New Denver School in the 1950s
Millennium Park swimming ponds temporarily closed

Millennium Park swimming ponds temporarily closed

Water quality concerns were noticed during routine water testing
Police warn of dangers after teens jump off Castlegar bridge into river

Police warn of dangers after teens jump off Castlegar bridge into river

'Injury and death happen regularly in these type of incidents'
Premier announces new Grand Forks ambulance station for 2026

Premier announces new Grand Forks ambulance station for 2026

The new station will have space for 2 more ambulances
Team effort contains fire at Castlegar Interfor mill

Team effort contains fire at Castlegar Interfor mill

Aug. 11 fire was contained to one area thanks to the cooperation of three firefighting crews
Creston Valley Fall Fair to celebrate community's agricultural charms

Creston Valley Fall Fair to celebrate community's agricultural charms

The 106th fair will be hosted at a new venue
UPDATE: Slide at Castlegar's Millennium Park reopens after repairs

UPDATE: Slide at Castlegar's Millennium Park reopens after repairs

Repairs are expected to be complete later this week
City of Castlegar lifts boil water advisory, explains causes

City of Castlegar lifts boil water advisory, explains causes

Castlegar's chlorination pump faulted, and the backup chlorine pump failed to start