Local News

UPDATE: UBC economist says election result unlikely to shift after absentee ballots counted

Correction of BC Elections transcription error means neither NDP or BC Liberal likely to flip seats

May 12, 2017 8:03 AM Read more >

Deadline approaching for Castlegar Citizen of the Year nominations

The May 18 deadline is fast approaching for submitting nominations for this year’s Citizen of the Year Award.

May 11, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Castlegar Complex proposed plans made easy to understand

“This building can be a place that brings people together as opposed to just being about recreation.”

May 11, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Financial assistance available for Kootenay flooding victims

Disaster Financial Assistance is available to eligible British Columbians in the Kootenay region.

May 11, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

McHappy Day raises nearly $3,200 for Castlegar seniors

The Castlegar McDonald’s raised nearly $3,200 for a local seniors’ program on McHappy Day.

May 11, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Conroy re-elected in Kootenay West

The Canadian Press made the call after only 14 of 79 polls reported.

May 9, 2017 8:30 PM Read more >

B.C. elementary and high school students elect NDP government

B.C. students elected an NDP majority with a Green Party opposition in the Student Vote BC 2017.

May 9, 2017 8:00 PM Read more >

Smoke from prescribed burn will be visible near Kaslo

BC Wildfire Service personnel will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Mt. Buchanan area.

May 9, 2017 4:12 PM Read more >

Truck dumps lumber load on highway

A truck hauling lumber tipped and spilled a load of lumber on Crowsnest Highway.

May 4, 2017 4:25 PM Read more >

Prescribed burn to be visible from Highway 31

BC Wildfire Service personnel will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Hope Creek area.

May 4, 2017 4:20 PM Read more >