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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’

Fish mitigation efforts are underway in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Photo: Betsy Kline
The black circles indicate the harvest areas in Robson Ridge, the yellow arrow indicates the spot where the cuts will be visible. Map: BC Timber Sales

Feedback sought on forestry plan amendment above Arrow Lakes

Request seeks to facilitate salvage logging resulting from Douglas-fir beetle damage

The black circles indicate the harvest areas in Robson Ridge, the yellow arrow indicates the spot where the cuts will be visible. Map: BC Timber Sales
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
Selkirk College Castlegar campus. File photo

Selkirk College vocational faculty contract ratified

Three-year contract for Selkirk College faculty ratified by Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

Selkirk College Castlegar campus. File photo
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
L-R: Columbia Basin Trust President Johnny Strilaeff, Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson, B.C. Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare, RDCK Area H Director Walter Popoff and Columbia Basin Trust board chair Jocelyn Carver joined together on Sept. 7 to announce the $82-million project. Photo: Betsy Kline

$82-million project bringing better internet to 59 Kootenay communities

Communities from Edgewood to Grasmere to Donald to benefit from project

L-R: Columbia Basin Trust President Johnny Strilaeff, Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson, B.C. Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare, RDCK Area H Director Walter Popoff and Columbia Basin Trust board chair Jocelyn Carver joined together on Sept. 7 to announce the $82-million project. Photo: Betsy Kline
Stumps from the time of the creation of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir are visible at the McDonald Creek Provincial Park beach. Photo: Betsy Kline

Arrow Lakes water levels continue to drop as concerns for fish rise

The Arrow Lakes Reservoir is expected to continue to drop throughout the fall

Stumps from the time of the creation of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir are visible at the McDonald Creek Provincial Park beach. Photo: Betsy Kline
Someone in Castlegar has won $2 million in the BC/49 lottery. Image: Playnow.com

$2 million lottery ticket sold in Castlegar

The winning ticket was for Wednesday night’s BC/49 draw

Someone in Castlegar has won $2 million in the BC/49 lottery. Image: Playnow.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
Northern pike taken from Columbia River near Robson. Trail Times file photo

Columbia River invasive species fishout taking place Aug. 26 – Sept. 4

Walleye and northern pike beware — derby taking place from Castlegar to US border

Northern pike taken from Columbia River near Robson. Trail Times file photo
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

Wildfire north of Castlegar remains out of control

Goose Creek fire behaviour is expected to increase based on windy forecast

A wildfire is burning near Goose Creek north of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline
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