Chelsea Novak

A solitary confinement cell is shown in a undated handout photo from the Office of the Correctional Investigator. A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has struck down a law that permits federal prisons to put inmates into solitary confinement indefinitely.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO- Office of the Correctional Investigator MANDATORY CREDIT

Chelsea Novak: Breaking news – prisoners have rights

In actual fact, the "benefits" laid out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are rights.

A solitary confinement cell is shown in a undated handout photo from the Office of the Correctional Investigator. A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has struck down a law that permits federal prisons to put inmates into solitary confinement indefinitely.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO- Office of the Correctional Investigator MANDATORY CREDIT
Dan Eheler, owner of Seven Summits Contracting finished building a new commercial space on the Old Rossland Cascade Highway in February and still has space to rent. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland commercial build complete

The new commercial building on the Old Rossland Cascade Highway has been completed.

Dan Eheler, owner of Seven Summits Contracting finished building a new commercial space on the Old Rossland Cascade Highway in February and still has space to rent. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
FILE — Light The Night Walk.

Walk to end blood cancer in Castlegar

On Saturday, April 14, Castlegar and area residents will march to end blood cancer.

FILE — Light The Night Walk.
The coalition putting together “The Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis in our Community: Working Together to Make Change” conference in Castlegar on April 12 met Friday to continue planning. Left to right: Amanda Erickson from Child and Youth Mental Health in Castlegar; Zak Matieschyn, family nurse practitioner at the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre; Lindsay Lazzarotto, nurse practitioner student; and Tammy McLean, nursing practitioner and panelist. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Coalition planning Castlegar conference to tackle opioid crisis

A coalition of health and service providers from Castlegar is holding a free one-day conference.

The coalition putting together “The Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis in our Community: Working Together to Make Change” conference in Castlegar on April 12 met Friday to continue planning. Left to right: Amanda Erickson from Child and Youth Mental Health in Castlegar; Zak Matieschyn, family nurse practitioner at the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre; Lindsay Lazzarotto, nurse practitioner student; and Tammy McLean, nursing practitioner and panelist. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Castlegar Urban Cyclists are planning a spring campaign to raise awareness among drivers and improve safety for cyclists. (Submitted)

Castlegar Urban Cyclists have big plans

A grassroots group in Castlegar wants to encourage more people to cycle in the city.

The Castlegar Urban Cyclists are planning a spring campaign to raise awareness among drivers and improve safety for cyclists. (Submitted)
A rendering of the main lobby in the new Josie Hotel. (Submitted)

Josie management offers hospitality training program

Management at Rossland's new Josie Hotel recently ran a free hospitality training program.

A rendering of the main lobby in the new Josie Hotel. (Submitted)
A rendering of the main lobby in the new Josie Hotel. (Submitted)

Josie management offers hospitality training program

Management at Rossland's new Josie Hotel recently ran a free hospitality training program.

A rendering of the main lobby in the new Josie Hotel. (Submitted)
West Kootenay oenophiles enjoyed tasting wines from across the province at the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club 19th Annual Wine Festival on Saturday night. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Wine Festival introduces People’s Choice Awards

Those who attended the nearly sold-out event were able to vote on their favourites.

West Kootenay oenophiles enjoyed tasting wines from across the province at the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club 19th Annual Wine Festival on Saturday night. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Three of the arena supporters banged sticks on the floor in celebration after council decided the arena would open in the fall. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland Council considers $200,000 to open arena in fall

A large crowd turned out to Monday's council meeting to show their support for the Rossland Arena.

Three of the arena supporters banged sticks on the floor in celebration after council decided the arena would open in the fall. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Molly Miller and Jasmine Drolet (left) of the Black Jack Ski Club won third place in the Girls Team Sprint Final at the 2018 Ski Nationals in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Edouard Drolet)

Black Jack skiers excel at Ski Nationals

Three Black Jack skiers put up impressive performances at the 2018 Ski Nationals.

Molly Miller and Jasmine Drolet (left) of the Black Jack Ski Club won third place in the Girls Team Sprint Final at the 2018 Ski Nationals in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Edouard Drolet)
Jasmine Drolet raced to a third place finish in the Girls Team Sprint Final along with teammate Molly Miller. (Edouard Drolet)

Black Jack skiers excel at Ski Nationals

Three Black Jack skiers put up impressive performances at the 2018 Ski Nationals.

Jasmine Drolet raced to a third place finish in the Girls Team Sprint Final along with teammate Molly Miller. (Edouard Drolet)
Scenic Route to Alaska brought their Tough Luck tour to Rossland on Friday night at the Flying Steamshovel. Left to right: Trevor Mann, Shea Connor and Murray Wood. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Scenic Route to Alaska rocks Rossland

Friday morning started out rough for the bandmates of Scenic Route to Alaska.

Scenic Route to Alaska brought their Tough Luck tour to Rossland on Friday night at the Flying Steamshovel. Left to right: Trevor Mann, Shea Connor and Murray Wood. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Rossland’s Giant Water Bug opened for Scenic Route to Alaska. Left to right: Brad Mackay, Austin Delaye and Louis Girardeau. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Scenic Route to Alaska rocks Rossland

Friday morning started out rough for the bandmates of Scenic Route to Alaska.

Rossland’s Giant Water Bug opened for Scenic Route to Alaska. Left to right: Brad Mackay, Austin Delaye and Louis Girardeau. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
There was an accident on Warfield Hill Road on Thursday night. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

UPDATED: RCMP seek driver after crash outside Trail

Trail RCMP are still waiting to speak with the driver of a vehicle that rolled.

There was an accident on Warfield Hill Road on Thursday night. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Maritime Kitchen Party is playing a dance hosted by the Rossland Rotary Club at the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, March 24. (From web)

Maritime Kitchen Party returning to Rossland

The band was last here in December.

The Maritime Kitchen Party is playing a dance hosted by the Rossland Rotary Club at the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, March 24. (From web)
Members of the Castlegar & District Public Library’s board of directors attended an annual general meeting on Wednesday night, where they discussed the library’s passed year of transition. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

2017 year of change at Castlegar Library

Last year was a year of transition for the Castlegar District Public Library.

Members of the Castlegar & District Public Library’s board of directors attended an annual general meeting on Wednesday night, where they discussed the library’s passed year of transition. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Deb McIntosh (right) and her fellow city councillors led the march down Columbia Ave on Wednesday to protest gun violence and show solidarity with students in the U.S. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegarians march against gun violence

Castlegarians showed their support for students in the U.S. speaking out against gun violence.

Deb McIntosh (right) and her fellow city councillors led the march down Columbia Ave on Wednesday to protest gun violence and show solidarity with students in the U.S. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Swollen Members will play the Woods Nightclub in Castlegar on April 1. (Submitted)

Swollen Members are bringin’ it to Castlegar

Vancouver rap group Swollen Members is coming to Castlegar on April 1.

Swollen Members will play the Woods Nightclub in Castlegar on April 1. (Submitted)
Swollen Members will play the Woods Nightclub in Castlegar on April 1. (Submitted)

Swollen Members are bringin’ it to Castlegar

Vancouver rap group Swollen Members is coming to Castlegar on April 1.

Swollen Members will play the Woods Nightclub in Castlegar on April 1. (Submitted)
Rossland Citizen Budget results are in

Rossland Citizen Budget results are in

The results from Citizen Budget were released to the public at the end of last month.

Rossland Citizen Budget results are in