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The Doukhobor Discovery Centre’s Borshch Cook-off will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar’s Doukhobor Discovery Centre hosting Borshch Cook-off

This year’s event will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023

 

Fish mitigation efforts are underway in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Photo: Betsy Kline

BC Hydro ramping up fish mitigation efforts at Arrow Lakes

‘We want the community to know we are taking this extremely seriously’

 

The beach at McDonald Creek Provincial Park has eroded due to fast-changing water levels. (Photo by Josh Piercey)

High and dry at the Arrow Lakes Reservoir

Changing water levels have raised concerns for area residents

 

Pass Creek Fall Fair 2022 Photos: Jennifer Small

Pass Creek Fall Fair taking place this weekend in Castlegar

Shooting Star Amusements will also be at the fair grounds offering a variety of carnival rides

Pass Creek Fall Fair 2022 Photos: Jennifer Small
Castlegar RCMP Detachment is “adequately resourced,” according to Sgt. Monty Taylor. Photo: Google Street View

Castlegar mayor responds to coroner’s inquest recommendation

An inquest into a 2015 police-shooting death in Castlegar was held in August

Castlegar RCMP Detachment is “adequately resourced,” according to Sgt. Monty Taylor. Photo: Google Street View
An arson fire damaged a Castlegar home on Sept. 12. Photo: Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com

Molotov cocktails used to start fire at Castlegar home

A man and his young son were home at the time

An arson fire damaged a Castlegar home on Sept. 12. Photo: Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com
There were no fight cancellations during June and July at Castlegar’s airport. Photo: Betsy Kline

No cancellations at Castlegar airport during June and July

Passenger traffic was also good this summer

There were no fight cancellations during June and July at Castlegar’s airport. Photo: Betsy Kline
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
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Waylon Edey is taking place at the Nelson Law Courts. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Coroner’s inquest into fatal Castlegar police shooting begins

Inquest into the death of Waylon Edey is taking place at the Nelson Law Courts

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Waylon Edey is taking place at the Nelson Law Courts. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The trial of William Trowell is being held at the Castlegar Courthouse. File photo

Trial begins for Trail man charged with youth sex assault

William Trowell’s trial began Aug. 15

The trial of William Trowell is being held at the Castlegar Courthouse. File photo
Stumps from the time of the creation of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir in 1968 are visible at the McDonald Creek Provincial Park beach. Photo: Betsy Kline

Arrow Lakes water levels continue to drop

Arrow Lakes Reservoir is expected to drop further in the next week

Stumps from the time of the creation of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir in 1968 are visible at the McDonald Creek Provincial Park beach. Photo: Betsy Kline
Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar Aug. 5. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar wildfire is officially out

The Davidson Brook wildfire was started Aug. 5

Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar Aug. 5. Photo: Betsy Kline
BC Wildfire Service planes could be seen filling up with water at Syringa Creek Provincial Park as they fought the Goose Creek wildfire. Photo: Bryan DeKeles

Norns Creek wildfire north of Castlegar grows while Goose Creek calms

Tuesday rain may help reduce fire activity

BC Wildfire Service planes could be seen filling up with water at Syringa Creek Provincial Park as they fought the Goose Creek wildfire. Photo: Bryan DeKeles
The curtailment at the Mercer Celgar Castlegar site is ending one week early. Photo: John Boivin

Mercer Celgar ends temporary curtailment ahead of schedule

Company warns odours may be noticeable during mill start-up

The curtailment at the Mercer Celgar Castlegar site is ending one week early. Photo: John Boivin
A wildfire is burning near Goose Creek north of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

UPDATE: Wildfire burning north of Pass Creek grows to 10 hectares

The fire was spotted around 1 p.m. Tuesday

A wildfire is burning near Goose Creek north of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline
19-year-old Jasmine Beausoleil was killed in a collision between a Purolator van and a transit bus in June 2022. Photo: Submitted

Mom searches for recipients of organs donated by daughter after Castlegar crash

Young woman killed in 2022 transit bus and Purolator van collision was an organ donor

19-year-old Jasmine Beausoleil was killed in a collision between a Purolator van and a transit bus in June 2022. Photo: Submitted
Multiple agencies joined together to rescue a fallen climber at the Kinnaird Bluffs near Castlegar on Aug. 13. Photo: Castlegar Search and Rescue

Helicopter used to rescue fallen rock climber near Castlegar

A man climbing the Kinnaird Bluffs on Sunday was seriously injured

Multiple agencies joined together to rescue a fallen climber at the Kinnaird Bluffs near Castlegar on Aug. 13. Photo: Castlegar Search and Rescue
The human-caused Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar began on Aug. 5. Photos: Betsy Kline

PHOTOS: Attacking Castlegar’s wildfire

The human-caused Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar started on Aug. 5

The human-caused Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar began on Aug. 5. Photos: Betsy Kline
An arson fire severely damaged a Canadian Pacific Rail bridge in Genelle Aug. 4. Photo: KBRFR

Arson causes $1 million in damages to CP Rail bridge in Genelle

The fire took place at the rail bridge that crosses China Creek

An arson fire severely damaged a Canadian Pacific Rail bridge in Genelle Aug. 4. Photo: KBRFR
The suspicious fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 near Zuckerburg Island. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar firefighters respond to 5th suspicious fire this week

The fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4

The suspicious fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 near Zuckerburg Island. Photo: Betsy Kline