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New B.C. leaders prepare to face off

New B.C. leaders prepare to face off

Artist brings Tlingit culture to Creston

Artist brings Tlingit culture to Creston

In the language of her maternal family, Jean Taylor is called Khàsx’ ân Tlâ. The well-known Tlingit artist has recently relocated from the Yukon, to Creston..

Coun. Graham votes against Creston CBT benefits

Creston alternate director Wesly Graham voted against the motion after making a motion to support the resolution at a recent Creston town council meeting...
Taking a stand against domestic violence

Taking a stand against domestic violence

Spectators gather to hear speeches from RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew, Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Nicole Beetstra (general manager at KBS Radio) and Kyra Hoggan (Castlegar & District Community Services Society) during the second annual Clothesline Project. The event took place on Tuesday in Spirit Square outside city hall to raise awareness about domestic violence and abuse.
Government stimulus project increases Creston Valley fire safety

Government stimulus project increases Creston Valley fire safety

A federal government stimulus project recently ended in the Creston Valley after bringing work to over 100 unemployed resource workers...
Library aims to ‘wow’ kids

Library aims to ‘wow’ kids

When the Castlegar and District Public Library had its makeover 10 years ago, the children’s section was slated for a future remodeling. Now the time has come.
The ‘away’ in ‘throwaway’ is a misnomer

The ‘away’ in ‘throwaway’ is a misnomer

After spending most of the school year learning how to reduce waste and consumption, Mrs. Evdokimoff’s Grade 6 class at Twin Rivers Elementary received the opportunity to see where their garbage and recycling ends up during a field trip last week.
Castlegar to review pit bull licensing bylaw

Castlegar to review pit bull licensing bylaw

Castlegar city council has struck a committee to review the bylaw that charges an annual fee of $1,000 to license pit bulls and Staffordshire terriers.

Support for afternoon bus to Nelson

City council has formally endorsed afternoon bus service from Castlegar to Nelson to accommodate Selkirk College students.

Make your trash someone else's treasure

The Regional District of the Central Kootenay is encouraging residents to celebrate the annual Trash to Treasure (T2T) day this Saturday.