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Bear shot after breaking into Fruitvale home

Bear shot after breaking into Fruitvale home

The incident happened in a Fruitvale home early Wednesday morning
Castlegar area firefighters awarded for supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Castlegar area firefighters awarded for supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada

The Castlegar Firefighters Association and Robson firefighter Dustin LePage recognized.
Osprey rescued after falling out of nest in Cowichan Bay

Osprey rescued after falling out of nest in Cowichan Bay

Young bird fell from nest
Buckerfields commits to “living wage” for employees

Buckerfields commits to “living wage” for employees

Duncan-based company said it was the right thing to do
Restored jobs, more teachers hired in SD20 as school year begins

Restored jobs, more teachers hired in SD20 as school year begins

There are three new grade school vice principals and up to 55 new teaching jobs in SD20.
West Kootenay businesses and organizations support renewable energy

West Kootenay businesses and organizations support renewable energy

Over 30 West Kootenay businesses & organizations are supporting the transition to renewable energy.
2017 one of the hottest, driest summers on record for Castlegar area

2017 one of the hottest, driest summers on record for Castlegar area

Hot and dry weather continued to dominate throughout the region during August.
Contractor approved for Rossland Museum roof replacement

Contractor approved for Rossland Museum roof replacement

Rossland council awarded the tender for the Rossland Museum roof replacement to Trail Roofing Ltd.
Recall of tainted pineapple products expanded in BC

Recall of tainted pineapple products expanded in BC

The ongoing investigation into hepatitis A virus found in Western Family brand, or unbranded, products has been expanded.
Rossland takes pride in new rainbow crosswalk

Rossland takes pride in new rainbow crosswalk

The official opening of the city’s rainbow crosswalk was celebrated Tuesday morning.