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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

(Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Grand Forks RCMP report: Theft of purse leads to fraud investigation

Theft of purse leads to fraud investigation On March 15, Grand Forks…

  • Mar 23, 2023

Impaired driving still continues, despite risks, consequences

A recent spate of impaired drivers in the Grand Forks area has…

  • Mar 23, 2023
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Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony
Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission council
B.C. city says no to flying pride flag at local facilities
A child plays the video game “Fortnite” in Chicago, Saturday, Oct.6, 2018. A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Martha Irvine
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Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade is facing two charges of sexual assault, one for an alleged incident involving a patient at his Surrey practice reported in July of 2022, the other for a similar allegation involving a patient at his clinic’s former Delta location that occurred between July and October of 2019. (Surrey RCMP/submitted photo)
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Spring Fling at Phoenix marks the close of the season. photo submitted

Spring Fling coming to Phoenix Ski Hill

In 2000, then manager, Frank Astofooroff, introduced a dummy downhill to Phoenix…

  • Mar 23, 2023
Spring Fling at Phoenix marks the close of the season. photo submitted
On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)

B.C.’s largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

167 prisoners out of a capacity of 800 are currently at the Okanagan Correctional Centre

On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)
Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP

Hit and run near Playmor Junction sends two to hospital

RCMP looking for witnesses and dash cam footage

Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP
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Pope Francis and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon watch a traditional dance during the final public event of his papal visit across Canada as he prepares to leave Iqaluit, Nunavut on Friday, July 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Meet the Mama Bears of Baker Street. L-R: Dan Nolan, Cat Spears and Skye Spears were on Nelson’s streets during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to check on intoxicated women, provide supplies and chat about consent. Photo: Tyler Harper

‘Their safety is important’: Group checks on women, talks consent at Nelson bars

The Mama Bears of Baker Street have received Interior Health funding to patrol the party scene

Meet the Mama Bears of Baker Street. L-R: Dan Nolan, Cat Spears and Skye Spears were on Nelson’s streets during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to check on intoxicated women, provide supplies and chat about consent. Photo: Tyler Harper
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Trail RCMP looking for tips after 2 dogs die; one confirmed poisoned with strychnine

Information? Call the Trail Detachment to speak to an investigator

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Crowds of parents, children and supporters gather for stories at a drag reading in front of Nelson City Hall on March 11. Police now say they are investigating the online backlash that caused the library to postponed a planned drag story time. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson police investigating ‘suspected hate-motivated’ incidents following drag story time backlash

Police say they have several investigations underway

Crowds of parents, children and supporters gather for stories at a drag reading in front of Nelson City Hall on March 11. Police now say they are investigating the online backlash that caused the library to postponed a planned drag story time. Photo: Tyler Harper
Kootenay RC Life members took advantage of the sunny sky in Trail on Sunday to rev the engines of their monster trucks and muscle cars at Gyro Park. Photo: Jim Bailey The RC Car Club invites enthusiasts young and young at heart to join.

Rev your engines, spring has arrived in the West Kootenay

Kootenay RC Life is open to all, both the young and young at heart

Kootenay RC Life members took advantage of the sunny sky in Trail on Sunday to rev the engines of their monster trucks and muscle cars at Gyro Park. Photo: Jim Bailey The RC Car Club invites enthusiasts young and young at heart to join.
While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.

Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Spring is here, but Road Safety at Work’s Shift Into Winter campaign…

While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.
Positive Apparel Thrift Store employees load a semi-trailer with bags of old clothes, which every three weeks makes deliveries from Nelson to a recycling facility in Vancouver. There is nowhere in the Kootenays to recycle textiles. Photo: Tyler Harper

Where do your old clothes go? Nelson thrift store struggling to keep donations out of landfill

Positive Apparel sends a semi-trailer packed with clothing every month to be recycled on the coast

Positive Apparel Thrift Store employees load a semi-trailer with bags of old clothes, which every three weeks makes deliveries from Nelson to a recycling facility in Vancouver. There is nowhere in the Kootenays to recycle textiles. Photo: Tyler Harper
The RCMP had a significant presence when logging protesters were arrested May 17, 2022, near Argenta. Photo: Breanne Hope

B.C. watchdog investigation of RCMP includes Argenta logging protest

Investigation will also probe police actions at Fairy Creek and Wet’suwet’en

The RCMP had a significant presence when logging protesters were arrested May 17, 2022, near Argenta. Photo: Breanne Hope
Hula hoop artist Fox Spirals spun a routine at the Kootenay Children's Festival in 2022 (Barry Coulter photo)

Kootenay Children’s Festival promises fun and games for the whole family

Event will feature performances from Will’s Jams, Bonnie Harvey and The Amuse Troupe.

Hula hoop artist Fox Spirals spun a routine at the Kootenay Children's Festival in 2022 (Barry Coulter photo)
“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier

After 53 years, Trail says goodbye to the one-and-only Canton Café

While it’s sad news for countless fans of Cantonese fare, it’s happy trails for Benny and Ursula Chong

“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier
The bulk of payments for the city’s new fire engine will come in 2024.

Grand Forks city council unanimously approves the purchase of a new fire engine

The fire engine will cost approximately $1.3 million

The bulk of payments for the city’s new fire engine will come in 2024.

Rotary Club of Christina Lake Plans Peace Vigil for Ukraine

Ukrainian civilians are enduring hardships on many fronts during this second winter…

  • Mar 15, 2023
Perley Elementary School teacher, Amy Perry, with Mayor Everett Baker, put salmon eggs into the aquarium. The students and teachers will then raise their fish to an early development stage before releasing them in the spring into the Columbia River in Castlegar. photo: submitted Perley Elementary School teacher, Amy Perry, with Mayor Everett Baker, put salmon eggs into the aquarium. The students and teachers will then raise their fish to an early development stage before releasing them in the spring into the Columbia River in Castlegar. photo: submitted

Local Grand Forks schools aid in salmon reintroduction

Two local schools — Perley Elementary and Hutton Elementary — are doing…

  • Mar 15, 2023
Perley Elementary School teacher, Amy Perry, with Mayor Everett Baker, put salmon eggs into the aquarium. The students and teachers will then raise their fish to an early development stage before releasing them in the spring into the Columbia River in Castlegar. photo: submitted Perley Elementary School teacher, Amy Perry, with Mayor Everett Baker, put salmon eggs into the aquarium. The students and teachers will then raise their fish to an early development stage before releasing them in the spring into the Columbia River in Castlegar. photo: submitted
Avalanche Canada advises outdoor adventurers to avoid steep elevation, in light of recent weather conditions, which are ideal for avalanches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Avalanche danger risk rated ‘considerable’ for Southern Interior

Storm slab and deep persistent slab avalanches are likely in Kootenay region

Avalanche Canada advises outdoor adventurers to avoid steep elevation, in light of recent weather conditions, which are ideal for avalanches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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