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Ryder Leblanc, Tavian Morningstar and Golson Menard attended summer training programs. Photo: Submitted

Nelson and Castlegar cadets attend summer training

Registration for this year’s cadet programs is now open

Ryder Leblanc, Tavian Morningstar and Golson Menard attended summer training programs. Photo: Submitted
Graeme and Laura Carlson called the 2023 Tour De Cure a success despite the fundraising race ending early due to extreme heat and smoke. photo submitted.

Grand Forks Tour De Cure riders call race success

Heat and smoke cut off ride, but Carlsons say goals were met

Graeme and Laura Carlson called the 2023 Tour De Cure a success despite the fundraising race ending early due to extreme heat and smoke. photo submitted.
Kettle Valley Food Co-op Harvest Fest returns to the Boundary Museum and Archives Sept 9. photo submitted by Boundary Museum

Kettle Valley Food Co-op Harvest Fest in Grand Forks returns Sept. 9

Annual celebration will feature locally-produced food

Kettle Valley Food Co-op Harvest Fest returns to the Boundary Museum and Archives Sept 9. photo submitted by Boundary Museum
Campfire. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)

Campfire ban lifted across the Kootenays

A campfire ban in the Kootenays has been lifted as fire officials…

Campfire. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)
Heather Kennedy of Nelson at International Overdose Awareness Day at Lakeside Park on Aug. 31 with a photo of her daughter Allison, who died of drug poisoning in 2020. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Friends, family honour those lost to drug poisoning at Nelson event

Gathering held at Lakeside Park to mark International Overdose Awareness Day

Heather Kennedy of Nelson at International Overdose Awareness Day at Lakeside Park on Aug. 31 with a photo of her daughter Allison, who died of drug poisoning in 2020. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
A man has been found not guilty of assault for allegedly spitting on a woman at Nelson’s Empire Coffee during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. File photo

Nelson man found not guilty of COVID-19 spitting incident

Jeremy Undershute was acquitted in a Castlegar courtroom

A man has been found not guilty of assault for allegedly spitting on a woman at Nelson’s Empire Coffee during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. File photo
Someone in Castlegar has won $2 million in the BC/49 lottery. Image: Playnow.com

$2 million lottery ticket sold in Castlegar

The winning ticket was for Wednesday night’s BC/49 draw

Someone in Castlegar has won $2 million in the BC/49 lottery. Image: Playnow.com
A dead fish on the shore of Kootenay Lake on July 25, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Government scientists can’t explain dead fish on Kootenay Lake shores

Bacteria, viruses, warm temperature and oxygen deficiency ruled out

A dead fish on the shore of Kootenay Lake on July 25, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The fundraiser runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 15. Photo: Unsplash

Fundraiser in memory of Kootenay surgeon kicks off Sept. 4

Operation Owatz aims to raise $30,000 to benefit surgical patients at KBRH

The fundraiser runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 15. Photo: Unsplash
Sandra Sawatzky’s The Age of Uncertainty is a Medieval-style embroidered piece focusing on social issues while highlighting the damage humanity has done to the natural world. 
Photo submitted

Latest exhibits at Grand Forks’ Gallery 2 focus on global issues

Brent Bukowski: The Depths of Perception and Sandra Sawatzky’s The Age of Uncertainty running until Nov. 10

Sandra Sawatzky’s The Age of Uncertainty is a Medieval-style embroidered piece focusing on social issues while highlighting the damage humanity has done to the natural world. 
Photo submitted
There were no fight cancellations during June and July at Castlegar’s airport. Photo: Betsy Kline
There were no fight cancellations during June and July at Castlegar’s airport. Photo: Betsy Kline
A small but lively crowd attended the first Death Cafe in three years at the Grand Forks Public Library on Saturday. Plans are to hold regular meetings again, where people can talk openly about their concerns and experiences with end-of-life issues.
Photo Karen McKinley

Don’t fear the reaper: Death Cafe returns to Grand Forks’ library

Regular discussion group talks experiences, wills, legal rights

A small but lively crowd attended the first Death Cafe in three years at the Grand Forks Public Library on Saturday. Plans are to hold regular meetings again, where people can talk openly about their concerns and experiences with end-of-life issues.
Photo Karen McKinley
Trail City Hall, Aug. 29. The city has three weeks to respond to a civil claim filed by Michelle McIsaac, a former corporate administrator. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Former top administrator files lawsuit against City of Trail

Lawsuit claims city’s actions were harsh, vindictive, reprehensible and malicious

Trail City Hall, Aug. 29. The city has three weeks to respond to a civil claim filed by Michelle McIsaac, a former corporate administrator. Photo: Sheri Regnier
Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison (left) and Barrie—Innisfil MP John Brassard (right) at the Cranbrook Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 26. Trevor Crawley photo.

Conservative MP talks housing crisis, affordability during tour through Cranbrook

MPs say feds need to do more to control spending, work with municipalities to incentivize housing

Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison (left) and Barrie—Innisfil MP John Brassard (right) at the Cranbrook Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 26. Trevor Crawley photo.
Lake Koocanusa. Photo submitted.

Kootenay watershed pollution discussions ongoing between Canada, U.S.

Dialogue between Canada and the United States over mining pollution concerns in…

Lake Koocanusa. Photo submitted.
The City of Nelson’s new electric vehicle with, L-R: Mayor Janice Morrison, Patrick Checknita of the Columbia Basin Trust, Councillor Keith Page, Councillor Kate Tait, city manager Kevin Cormack, senior climate and energy strategist Cecilia Jaques, climate and energy manager Carmen Proctor, Councillor Leslie Payne, fleet and transit supervisor Jody Koehle, and Councillor Jesse Woodward. Photo: Submitted

City of Nelson purchases electric pickup truck

The purchase was partly funded by the Columbia Basin Trust

The City of Nelson’s new electric vehicle with, L-R: Mayor Janice Morrison, Patrick Checknita of the Columbia Basin Trust, Councillor Keith Page, Councillor Kate Tait, city manager Kevin Cormack, senior climate and energy strategist Cecilia Jaques, climate and energy manager Carmen Proctor, Councillor Leslie Payne, fleet and transit supervisor Jody Koehle, and Councillor Jesse Woodward. Photo: Submitted
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo

RDCK votes to continue community emergency planning

The project helps communities develop local preparedness contingencies

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo
Northern pike taken from Columbia River near Robson. Trail Times file photo

Columbia River invasive species fishout taking place Aug. 26 – Sept. 4

Walleye and northern pike beware — derby taking place from Castlegar to US border

Northern pike taken from Columbia River near Robson. Trail Times file photo
Willow Enewold is the creator of DAG. Photo: Betsy Kline

New art gallery opens in downtown Castlegar

DAG will feature rotating shows with art available for purchase

Willow Enewold is the creator of DAG. Photo: Betsy Kline
Kaslo Village Council Hall. File photo
Kaslo Village Council Hall. File photo