Replacement of arena floor at Castlegar Complex set to begin
Construction is set to begin on the replacement of the arena floor at the Castlegar & District Community Complex next week. The replacement will address brine leaks that have been occurring over the last few years. The work to replace the floor will require the closure of the arena for at the most seven months. The Castlegar...
Police seek witnesses to MVI near Salmo
At 545 a.m. on March 4, Salmo RCMP members responded to a report of a two vehicle head on collision on Hwy 3 just outside of Salmo, according to RCMP detachment commander Cpl. Darryl Orr. "The two vehicles involved were destroyed in the collision but, luckily, the occupants of the vehicles only sustained minor injuries," Orr...
Creston RCMP seeking man wanted on warrant with 32 separate charges
Thirty-eight-year-old Chad Meszarosi is wanted for 32 different charges. Meszarosi is facing charges of breach of release order, aggravated assault, assault, firearms offences, uttering threats, driving while prohibited, escape from lawful custody, possessing weapons for dangerous purpose, mischief, forcible confinement, break...
RDKB receives $1.7 million boost from Government’s Growing Communities Fund
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has received a $1,774,000 boost from the provincial government to address the needs of its growing communities. The one-time grant, which the RDKB will receive at the end of March 2023, was allocated using a funding formula based on population size and per capita population ...
Castlegar woman dies after fall from Trail bridge
On Saturday, March 4, at 1:06 p.m., Trail RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and EHS first responders attended the scene of a grievously injured 44-year-old Castlegar woman lying on the banks of the Columbia River near the Victoria Street Bridge in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said officers ...
Seven Summits celebrates local educator's attitude of gratitude
After decades of distinctive dedication, one retired educator still serves the Rossland community's academic interests. Christine DeMarco has been an educator for over 35 years. After moving to Rossland in the late 70s, she worked as a special education teacher at Beaver Valley Junior High, and a special education and...
Opinion: Profit over safety = recipe for disaster
On February 3, a 150-car train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Close to half the town’s 4,700 residents had to evacuate as deadly gas and smoke fouled the air and chemicals contaminated waterways. Fortunately, no people were killed (although at least 3,500 fish perished), unlike in the devastating...
RCMP arrest two men believed responsible for theft of catalytic converter
On February 12,, at approximately 3 a.m., frontline officers with the Castlegar RCMP were conducting patrols at the summit of Bombi Pass, on Hwy 3, where they located a grey Volkswagen with two male occupants. Officers confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Trail on November 26th, 2022. Both men were subsequently...
BC SPCA offers 50% off all adoptions
February is the month for love, and what better expression of love than the unconditional devotion and affection of a four-legged friend? The BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off all adoption fees from Feb.10 through 26 at its locations throughout the province. The adoption promotion is presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “We...
Wildsight applauds fine of Teck Coal Ltd
An environmental group in the East Kootenay, Wildsight, strongly supports a recent fine of Teck Coal Limited for failure to construct a water treatment facility by the required permit data, along with fines for exceedances in selenium and nitrate. Teck Coal Limited was fined $16.5 million by the BC Government. Wildsight, based...
