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Robson Fire Department to host Firefighter Games this weekend

Robson Fire Department to host Firefighter Games this weekend

Twenty teams from across B.C. will be competing at the Firefighter Games this weekend.
Farron-born man returns for Rail Trail celebration

Farron-born man returns for Rail Trail celebration

Many gathered at the abandoned townsite of Farron to celebrate 25 years of the Rail Trail.
Police believe there are more sex assault victims in Kootenays

Police believe there are more sex assault victims in Kootenays

Harry Charles Sadd of Victoria currently faces 23 counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual assault against young boys.
New boom for Kootenay Canal

New boom for Kootenay Canal

Construction of a new steel boom on the Kootenay Canal will take place in the spring.
West Kootenay wildfires calm down

West Kootenay wildfires calm down

Progress has been made on several West Kootenay fires this week.
Andrew Scheer talks cabinet shuffle, NAFTA at Naramata event

Andrew Scheer talks cabinet shuffle, NAFTA at Naramata event

The federal leader of the opposition spoke at an event at a Naramata winery Monday evening
Castlegar women’s centre dedicated to Chrissy

Castlegar women’s centre dedicated to Chrissy

Castlegar celebrated the opening of its new women’s centre on Friday.
Rossland Legion to celebrate reno for Golden City Days

Rossland Legion to celebrate reno for Golden City Days

The Rossland Royal Canada Legion is getting all spiffed up for Golden City Days.
Castlegar cyclist sounds alarm after being hit

Castlegar cyclist sounds alarm after being hit

“You guys are not the only units on the road — there’s pedestrians, motorcycles, cyclists, wheelchairs.”
Couple’s electric road trip brings them to Castlegar

Couple’s electric road trip brings them to Castlegar

A Gibsons couple who crossed Canada in an electric car stopped in Castlegar on their way back home.