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RCMP request help in locating missing person

Princeton resident, Wanda Foss missing for approximately three weeks.
Moose killed, driver escapes major injury in highway collision

Moose killed, driver escapes major injury in highway collision

The driver of an SUV was shaken but escaped major injury after his vehicle collided with a moose on Highway 3 just east of Castlegar on Thursday afternoon.
B.C. won't scrap rich pension for Ferries boss

B.C. won't scrap rich pension for Ferries boss

Breaching contract would be wrong, expensive: Lekstrom
Petrov den

Petrov den

Petrov Den, or Peter’s Day, was recently celebrated by the community at the Doukabor Discovery Center. Food, prayer, and entertainment was enjoyed by everyone on the auspicious day in the Doukhobor culture.
Show attracts an eclectic mix of items rare and not-so-rare

Show attracts an eclectic mix of items rare and not-so-rare

People from all over the West Kootenay are bringing their treasures and collections to the Great Canadian Roadshow this week hoping to turn a hefty profit.
Dix calls for health-care overhaul during visit

Dix calls for health-care overhaul during visit

Overhauling the province’s health-care system to benefit rural communities was on B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix’s mind when he visited the West Kootenay this week.
Rotary Club installs new executive

Rotary Club installs new executive

The members of the Castlegar Rotary Club recently installed their new executive. Left to right: Dana Schmidt (past president), Dale Donaldson (president), Lorraine Hartson (VP), Jo-Ann Bursey (secretary), Ron Armbruster (treasurer), and Directors Dave Grantham, Tim O’Doherty, and Christine MacPherson. (Missing - director Peter Lawczynski).
Feiner plans another run at the record

Feiner plans another run at the record

Yanive Feiner's attempt at setting a world record for consecutive hours of guitar playing fell short, but the local music teacher did manage to raise money for the Nelson Animal Hospital and Second Chance Animal Shelter in Nelson.
Downtown Art Farm opens

Downtown Art Farm opens

Castlegar’s Downtown Art Farm is now officially open, providing a space for urban gardeners and art lovers alike.

Coroners hindered by budget cuts: Audit

Government urged to 'step back' to ensure independence