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Harvesting program growing in Castlegar

Castlegar-area food banks and soup kitchens will soon benefit from fresh produce grown in our own backyard.
Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids set to soar

Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids set to soar

One year after the tragic death of Josh Evin, his family and friends are in the midst of launching the charity he always wanted to start.
Residents growing impatient over sewage smell

Residents growing impatient over sewage smell

Residents of Castlegar’s Woodland Park neighbourhood are continuing to raise a stink over odour issues from the South Castlegar Treatment Centre, saying the problem hasn’t been fixed for five years.
SD20 moves forward on 'Planning for the Future' document

SD20 moves forward on 'Planning for the Future' document

Consolidating Twin Rivers Elementary and Castlegar Primary into one campus and reconfiguring Rossland Secondary School as a K-12 school by September 2012 were among several new facilities recommendations announced during the School District 20 (SD20) board of education meeting Monday night.
Stage set for HST referendum

Stage set for HST referendum

Delivery of three million voting packages for the HST referendum could be disrupted by postal workers' rotating strikes across the country.
Friends honour Josh Evin with art show

Friends honour Josh Evin with art show

Friends of the late Josh Evin, a local skateboarding legend, gathered on Friday at the store he opened in Castlegar to honour his memory with music, skateboarding and art.
Fire base sets a new standard

Fire base sets a new standard

The new Arrow Fire Zone Primary Attack Base is the first of its kind in B.C., and will set the precedent for new wildfire bases in the future.
HST gains support in new poll

HST gains support in new poll

ICBC could help curb home break-ins: Critic

ICBC could help curb home break-ins: Critic

Thieves exploit 'outdated' rule on keeping insurance papers in vehicle
Sun for Sunfest — who would’ve thought?

Sun for Sunfest — who would’ve thought?

Organizers said Castlegar’s annual Sunfest festival was successful this year thanks to, well, the sun.