Betsy Kline

Work on the arena floor at the Castlegar Community Complex is progressing ahead of schedule. Photo: RDCK

Castlegar Arena floor replacement two months ahead of schedule

The $1.644 million project will be complete in August

Work on the arena floor at the Castlegar Community Complex is progressing ahead of schedule. Photo: RDCK
A group of students and chaperones were rescued from Slocan Lake on June 14. Photo: Blaine Cook

20 Castlegar students rescued from Slocan Lake

Group on canoe trip was caught in severe storm

A group of students and chaperones were rescued from Slocan Lake on June 14. Photo: Blaine Cook
The B.C./Yukon Peony Show is taking place in Castlegar June 16 - 18. Photo: Betsy Kline

B.C. Peony Show coming to Castlegar

Event will take place June 16 - 18, locals encouraged to enter blooms

The B.C./Yukon Peony Show is taking place in Castlegar June 16 - 18. Photo: Betsy Kline
Kalesnikoff has integrated energy efficiencies at its mass timber facility. Photo: Betsy Kline

Kalesnikoff mill recognized with energy efficiency award

The West Kootenay lumber and mass timber company recognized for energy saving efforts by FortisBC

Kalesnikoff has integrated energy efficiencies at its mass timber facility. Photo: Betsy Kline
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo

Regional District of Central Kootenay cancels climate plan open houses due to safety concerns

District says it was concerned for the safety of staff and attendees

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo
The Castlegar Hospital Foundation raised $70,000 to help purchase a new point-of-care ultrasound. Photo: Betsy Kline

New state-of-the-art ultrasound for Castlegar emergency room

The Castlegar Hospital Foundation raised $70,000 to help purchase the device

The Castlegar Hospital Foundation raised $70,000 to help purchase a new point-of-care ultrasound. Photo: Betsy Kline
A homeless encampment behind the Castlegar Chevron was dismantled May 9. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar woman shares experiences as homeless camp forced to relocate

Occupants of Castlegar homeless encampment told to relocate by property owner

A homeless encampment behind the Castlegar Chevron was dismantled May 9. Photo: Betsy Kline
Highway 3 is closed at both the Bombi Pass and from Salmo to Creston. File photo
Highway 3 is closed at both the Bombi Pass and from Salmo to Creston. File photo
Work on the arena floor at the Castlegar Community Complex is progressing on budget. Photo: RDCK

Castlegar arena floor repairs progressing on schedule

Arena is scheduled to reopen in October

Work on the arena floor at the Castlegar Community Complex is progressing on budget. Photo: RDCK
Castlegar Search and Rescue assisted in a rescue off the Mel DeAnna Trail April 21. Photo: CSAR
Castlegar Search and Rescue assisted in a rescue off the Mel DeAnna Trail April 21. Photo: CSAR
Alleged threats of violence were made against Stanley Humphries Secondary School on April 16. Photo: John Boivin

School district admits communication shortfalls following Castlegar school shooting threat

Alleged threats of violence were made against Stanley Humphries Secondary School

Alleged threats of violence were made against Stanley Humphries Secondary School on April 16. Photo: John Boivin
A student allegedly made a threat to inflict violence at Stanley Humphries Secondary School through social media. Photo: John Boivin

Castlegar school shooting threat made worse by social media rumours: mayor

School District 20, RCMP criticized for lack of communication

A student allegedly made a threat to inflict violence at Stanley Humphries Secondary School through social media. Photo: John Boivin
An end to reliability issues at the West Kootenay Regional Airport may be in sight. Photo: Betsy Kline

GPS landing procedure to increase reliability at Castlegar airport progressing

West Kootenay Regional Airport manager says plans to improve reliability are entering “end phase”

An end to reliability issues at the West Kootenay Regional Airport may be in sight. Photo: Betsy Kline
New grant will expedite the terminal expansion at the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Photo: Betsy Kline

City of Castlegar receives $6 million grant for airport expansion

The West Kootenay Regional Airport terminal building will be expanded to accommodate larger aircraft

New grant will expedite the terminal expansion at the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Photo: Betsy Kline
Jennifer Small is a Castlegar-based photographer. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar photographer gets opportunity to shoot Canucks game

Jennifer Small becomes one of a small group of female photographers to shoot an NHL game

Jennifer Small is a Castlegar-based photographer. Photo: Submitted
Castlegar and District Community Services Society will no longer be operating a shelter at the former Flamingo Hotel at 1660 Columbia Ave. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar homeless shelter permanently closing at current location

The Way Out Shelter will no longer be operating at 1660 Columbia Ave.

Castlegar and District Community Services Society will no longer be operating a shelter at the former Flamingo Hotel at 1660 Columbia Ave. Photo: Betsy Kline
Photo: Ben Hohenstatt/Juneau Empire

Selkirk College bans TikTok on its devices

The directive applies to school-owned devices, not student devices

Photo: Ben Hohenstatt/Juneau Empire
April Huggett with Peter, who is part of a medic/ambulance team in Konstantinivka, Ukraine. Photo: Submitted by April Huggett

PHOTOS: Castlegar woman sends update from the front lines of Ukraine

April Huggett has been back in Ukraine for five weeks

April Huggett with Peter, who is part of a medic/ambulance team in Konstantinivka, Ukraine. Photo: Submitted by April Huggett
Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP

UPDATE: Driver in hit and run near Playmor Junction turns himself in

The Castlegar man saw the photo of his truck on media coverage of the collision

Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP
Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted

La Cafamore playing in Castlegar March 26

String quartet will perform works by Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn

Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted