Chelsea Novak

Dandelion and the Ditchweeds will play two shows at Madhu Collective on Friday and Saturday. (Submitted)

Dandelion and the Ditchweeds return to Rossland

Dandelion and the Ditchweeds are getting the band back together.

Dandelion and the Ditchweeds will play two shows at Madhu Collective on Friday and Saturday. (Submitted)
The landscaping plan for the Rossland Skatepark and Rossland Youth Action Network building. (Rossland Skatepark Association)

Rossland Skatepark Association requests forgiveness of $20,000 loan

Robin Strachan said the first section of the Rossland Skatepark was built for $320,000.

The landscaping plan for the Rossland Skatepark and Rossland Youth Action Network building. (Rossland Skatepark Association)
Shawn Campbell scored the Castlegar Rebels second goal of the game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday night, giving the Rebels a one-point lead headed into the second period. (Jenn Small)

Castlegar Rebels win first playoff game against Beaver Valley Nitehawks

The Castlegar Rebels won their first playoff game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Friday night.

Shawn Campbell scored the Castlegar Rebels second goal of the game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday night, giving the Rebels a one-point lead headed into the second period. (Jenn Small)
Curt Doyle was awarded the Gerry Lacasse Memorial Trophy at the Castlegar Rebels’ Awards Banquet and Dinner on Thursday night. Left to right: Darlene Schultz, assistant coach Angus Campbell, Doyle, head coach and general manager Bill Rotheisler and assistant general manager Parker Hickey. (Jenn Small)

Rebels celebrate season with awards and dinner

Before heading into the playoffs, the Castlegar Rebels celebrated their regular season.

Curt Doyle was awarded the Gerry Lacasse Memorial Trophy at the Castlegar Rebels’ Awards Banquet and Dinner on Thursday night. Left to right: Darlene Schultz, assistant coach Angus Campbell, Doyle, head coach and general manager Bill Rotheisler and assistant general manager Parker Hickey. (Jenn Small)
Interior Health facilities score high in housekeeping audits

Interior Health facilities score high in housekeeping audits

Housekeeping audits for health facilities in the region show most are above the auditor's benchmark.

Interior Health facilities score high in housekeeping audits
Interior Health facilities score high in housekeeping audits

Interior Health facilities score high in housekeeping audits

Housekeeping audits for health facilities in the region show most are above the auditor's benchmark.

Interior Health facilities score high in housekeeping audits
Sexton Blake, a.k.a Nadine Tremblay, just released a new music video called “Go Outside.” (Submitted)

Rossland’s Sexton Blake releases new music video for “Go Outside”

Sexton Blake, a.k.a Nadine Tremblay, released a new music video for "Go Outside."

Sexton Blake, a.k.a Nadine Tremblay, just released a new music video called “Go Outside.” (Submitted)
Some Castlegar business owners have concerns about minimum wage increase

Some Castlegar business owners have concerns about minimum wage increase

Castlegar business owners generally support the increases to the minimum wage, but have questions.

Some Castlegar business owners have concerns about minimum wage increase
Bill Rotheisler, head coach and manager for the Castlegar Rebels, spoke to his players during practice on Tuesday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels readying to meet Nitehawks in playoffs

Castlegar Rebels readying to meet Beaver Valley Nitehawks in playoffs

Bill Rotheisler, head coach and manager for the Castlegar Rebels, spoke to his players during practice on Tuesday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Patrick Kinghorn (right), principal at Rossland Summit School, and Aaron McKenzie (left), principal at J.L. Crowe Secondary, answered questions from parents at a meeting to discuss the future of English Grade 8 at RSS last Thursday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Discussion centres on the future of English Grade 8 at RSS

Parents met with the principal to discuss the future of English Grade 8 at Rossland Summit School.

Patrick Kinghorn (right), principal at Rossland Summit School, and Aaron McKenzie (left), principal at J.L. Crowe Secondary, answered questions from parents at a meeting to discuss the future of English Grade 8 at RSS last Thursday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The winners of Scotties Marina’s 13th Annual Fishing Derby: Scott Beauchamp (left), second place at 12.96 pounds; Scott Bartlett (centre), first place at 15.2 pounds; and Fred Maloff (right), third place at 12.70 pounds. (Submitted)

Over 100 participate in annual fishing derby near Castlegar

118 people participated in Scotties Marina's 13th Annual Fishing Derby.

The winners of Scotties Marina’s 13th Annual Fishing Derby: Scott Beauchamp (left), second place at 12.96 pounds; Scott Bartlett (centre), first place at 15.2 pounds; and Fred Maloff (right), third place at 12.70 pounds. (Submitted)
The Red Roof Church in Rossland. (Chelsea Novak/file photo)

Rossland St. Andrew’s United Church planning for restoration

Rossland's United Church has received a CBT grant to support a restoration of the Red Roof Church.

The Red Roof Church in Rossland. (Chelsea Novak/file photo)
Castlegar firefighters entered Kootenay Market early Monday afternoon to investigate a suspected gas leak. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Suspected gas leak at Castlegar’s Kootenay Market leads to evacuation

There was a suspected gas leak at the Kootenay Market in Castlegar early Monday afternoon.

Castlegar firefighters entered Kootenay Market early Monday afternoon to investigate a suspected gas leak. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Castlegar Rebels’ Chris Breese scored an unassisted short-handed goal on a breakaway in the second period against the Nelson Leafs on Friday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels defeat Nelson Leafs in physical game

The Castlegar Rebels won against the Nelson Leafs in a physical game on Friday.

The Castlegar Rebels’ Chris Breese scored an unassisted short-handed goal on a breakaway in the second period against the Nelson Leafs on Friday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Castlegar Complex enhancements proceeding to referendum

Castlegar Complex enhancements proceeding to referendum

Enhancements to the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex will proceed to referendum.

Castlegar Complex enhancements proceeding to referendum
Castlegar residents may hear Celgar drill on Monday

Castlegar residents may hear Celgar drill on Monday

Zellstoff Celgar will be conducting an evacuation drill on Monday at 11:30 a.m.

Castlegar residents may hear Celgar drill on Monday
The accumulation of snow has been high this year. (Bill Micklethwaite)

42 per cent of Rossland snow-clearing budget spent in January

The manager of public works said the city spent $173,000 of its $414,183 budget in January

The accumulation of snow has been high this year. (Bill Micklethwaite)
Castlegar City Council plans to look at short-term rental regulations

Castlegar City Council plans to look at short-term rental regulations

One councillor says Castlegar should start getting ready with short-term rental regulations.

Castlegar City Council plans to look at short-term rental regulations
Members of Castlegar Search and Rescue (CSAR) responded to an injured snowmobiler in the Goose Creek area. (Courtesy of CSAR)

Castlegar Search and Rescue team aids injured snowmobiler

Members of the local search and rescue team responded to an injured snowmobiler near Goose Greek.

Members of Castlegar Search and Rescue (CSAR) responded to an injured snowmobiler in the Goose Creek area. (Courtesy of CSAR)
The Central Kootenay Food Policy Council is producing a Central Kootenay Farm & Food Directory and invites local food producers to list their businesses. (centralkootenayfood.ca)

Central Kootenay Food Policy Council creating regional farm and food directory

The Central Kootenay Food Policy Council is producing a first Central Kootenay Farm Food Directory.

The Central Kootenay Food Policy Council is producing a Central Kootenay Farm & Food Directory and invites local food producers to list their businesses. (centralkootenayfood.ca)