The Murphy Family Foundation has agreed to increase its donation toward improvements at the Trail Kids Rink. Last year the foundation announced a contribution of $370,000 US toward improvements to turn the rink into a year-round facility and to offer free public and sensory-friendly skating programs. Now they have agreed to...

The B.C. government has launched a new tool to take action against racism and discrimination in our province's schools. As part of the new K-12 anti-racism action plan, teachers will have access to training opportunities so they can build a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. “We know that Indigenous, Black...

Rosslanders will have to pull up their socks if the Drill Hall is to have any hope of winning an online contest. Since voting began on Friday in the Next Great Save competition, the Drill Hall has picked up over 900 votes. However, that is only good for seventh place...

A paper-lantern festival designed to add some light up a dreary time of year is back for the second year in New Denver on Saturday. "We're looking for ways to brighten up the dark days of January," said Leanne Fulton, co-organizer of Spark in the Dark. "It's typically a bit of...

Three people are in the running for the vacant councillor seat in Salmo. Tanya Forbes, Jonathan Heatlie, and Anne Williams all submitted nomination papers by Friday's deadline. Heatlie was a councillor during the last term and ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Diana Lockwood. Williams also ran unsuccessfully for council in the...

Residents of some rural areas surrounding Castlegar are being asked to weigh in again on the future of their communities. The Regional District of Central Kootenay is re-launching its review of the Official Community Plan for Electoral Area I to help manage growth and land use development in its communities,...