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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

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre’s Borshch Cook-off will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Photo: Submitted
Cubs climbed a local crag on an overnight camp out this spring. With guidance from a Scouter who’s an avid rock climber, they learned how to properly use a harness and rope to safely climb, with more advanced climbers even starting to belay. (Contributed)

Scouts celebrate 70 years in Rossland

Community steps up, funds hall renovation for non-profit youth organization

Cubs climbed a local crag on an overnight camp out this spring. With guidance from a Scouter who’s an avid rock climber, they learned how to properly use a harness and rope to safely climb, with more advanced climbers even starting to belay. (Contributed)
Ivan Coyote is among the visiting authors at this year’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson. File photo

Elephant Mountain Literary Festival opens this week in Nelson

John Vaillant and Ivan Coyote are among the visiting authors

Ivan Coyote is among the visiting authors at this year’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson. File photo
WeCanId Ride pedalling through Sandpoint, Idaho on Sept. 11. Photo: WeCanId

130 Rotarian cyclists pedalling through West Kootenay this week

WaCanId Ride is a partnership of the International Selkirk Loop and Rotary Clubs of District 5080

WeCanId Ride pedalling through Sandpoint, Idaho on Sept. 11. Photo: WeCanId
The Kinsmen Club of Trail will be holding their first Annual Duck Derby in conjunction with the Pass Creek Fall Fair. It will look similar to this duck race at Discovery Canyon. Photo: Sean McIntosh

Fundraising duck race taking place at Pass Creek Fall Fair

Event by Kinsmen Club of Trail will feature big prizes

The Kinsmen Club of Trail will be holding their first Annual Duck Derby in conjunction with the Pass Creek Fall Fair. It will look similar to this duck race at Discovery Canyon. Photo: Sean McIntosh
On set of the Hallmark film, Love in Glacier National Park: A National Park Romance, filmed at Fernie Alpine Resort in November-December 2022. Photo: Submitted

New study to explore potential growth of Kootenay film industry

The study has received $35,000 in funding

On set of the Hallmark film, Love in Glacier National Park: A National Park Romance, filmed at Fernie Alpine Resort in November-December 2022. Photo: Submitted
Rossland’s Gold Fever Follies troupe visited Castle Wood Village on July 26. Photo: Submitted

Gold Fever Follies kicking up their heels for Castlegar and Trail seniors

Rossland’s Gold Fever Follies troupe visited area care homes in July

Rossland’s Gold Fever Follies troupe visited Castle Wood Village on July 26. Photo: Submitted
Join artist Theshini Naicker, currently exhibiting at the Kootenay Gallery, as she provides an introduction and brief history of felt making. Photo: Submitted

Artist Theshini Naicker presenting felting demonstration at Kootenay Gallery

Registration is required as space is limited

Join artist Theshini Naicker, currently exhibiting at the Kootenay Gallery, as she provides an introduction and brief history of felt making. Photo: Submitted
Kate Mizenka is the latest recipient of the Suzy Hamilton Legacy Award. Photo: Submitted

Kate Mizenka named winner of Suzy Hamilton Legacy Award

Mizenka is honoured for her work with Elk Root Conversation

Kate Mizenka is the latest recipient of the Suzy Hamilton Legacy Award. Photo: Submitted
Garett White is one of the local faces on site at the newly opened full-service registered scrap metal recycling yard in Genelle. Photo: Submitted

Recycling, demolition company launches in West Kootenay

SECURE Energy centralized their Kootenay metal recycling facilities in January 2023

Garett White is one of the local faces on site at the newly opened full-service registered scrap metal recycling yard in Genelle. Photo: Submitted
The Kuskanook Chalet is designed and built for bats. Photo: WCS Canada

More habitat, fewer bugs: Kuskanook Chalet is a purpose-built home for bats

Kootenay Connect assists species listed as at risk

The Kuskanook Chalet is designed and built for bats. Photo: WCS Canada
The West Kootenay U13 Wolfpack are 2023 provincial champions. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay U13 Wolfpack wins Lacrosse Provincials

West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association includes players from Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, Nelson

The West Kootenay U13 Wolfpack are 2023 provincial champions. Photo: Submitted
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Trail high school honour society; celebrating the next generation

The gala celebration was a result of 12 years of learning and hard work

Photos: Submitted
Farms to Friends delivers fresh food biweekly to families and seniors across the West Kootenay. L-R: Josh Drozda, Sarashmi Sarker, Fable Smith. Photo: Submitted

Farm fresh deliveries begin to West Kootenay families and seniors

Neighbours United’s Farms to Friends program is back to helping locals in-need

Farms to Friends delivers fresh food biweekly to families and seniors across the West Kootenay. L-R: Josh Drozda, Sarashmi Sarker, Fable Smith. Photo: Submitted
Inheritance Gown 1 and 2 will be on display at the Kootenay Gallery of Art this summer. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay Gallery of Art welcomes new curator, announces summer exhibits

Fletcher Quince becomes new curator, new exhibit features fibre arts

Inheritance Gown 1 and 2 will be on display at the Kootenay Gallery of Art this summer. Photo: Submitted
Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society’s new board. Submitted photo

Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society welcomes new board

AGM held and new board appointed

Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society’s new board. Submitted photo
The second annual Dandelion Festival runs May 27 in Salmo. Photo: Submitted

Salmo to host 2nd annual Dandelion Festival

The event runs May 27 just north of Salmo

The second annual Dandelion Festival runs May 27 in Salmo. Photo: Submitted
Wildlife biologist Joanna Siderius of the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre with one of her many trail cameras. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Kokanee Creek Nature Centre facing budget shortfall

The centre says it has raised one third of $30,000 it needs to continue operations

Wildlife biologist Joanna Siderius of the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre with one of her many trail cameras. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
(Photo by Wayne Walker)

Live sketch comedy Middle Raged coming to Creston stage

This hilarious comedy stars Geri Hall and Gary Pearson exploring life between 30 and 65

(Photo by Wayne Walker)
The American bullfrog is the largest frog species and has a voracious carnivorous appetite, eating everything from crayfish, water beetles, snails, dragonfly larvae, small fish, and occasionally small birds, rodents, and other amphibians. (Photo by Terry Anderson)

Expert team leaps to action to protect Creston Valley’s endangered leopard frogs

Collective efforts needed to stop invasive American bullfrogs from damaging local ecosystem

The American bullfrog is the largest frog species and has a voracious carnivorous appetite, eating everything from crayfish, water beetles, snails, dragonfly larvae, small fish, and occasionally small birds, rodents, and other amphibians. (Photo by Terry Anderson)