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Castlegar Rebels #14-Matt Reed put this shot in plus one other but his team fell to the Osoyoos Coyotes 6-3 in Castlegar on Friday, Nov. 1. The Rebels are third in the KIJHL's Neil Murdoch Division and will now have three games on the road.

‘Yotes howl past Castlegar Rebels

Rebels almost bounce back from three-goal deficit but Osoyoos Coyotes take control in third period on Friday, Nov. 1.

Castlegar Rebels #14-Matt Reed put this shot in plus one other but his team fell to the Osoyoos Coyotes 6-3 in Castlegar on Friday, Nov. 1. The Rebels are third in the KIJHL's Neil Murdoch Division and will now have three games on the road.
Heavy equipment in the Ootischenia Doukhobor Cemetery on Waterloo Road is no cause for concern, according to a member of the cemetery board. On Thursday, Oct. 21 RCMP responded to a complaint about the work being done.

Cemetery work maintenance, not desecration

RCMP attended Ootischenia Doukhobor Cemetery on Waterloo Road Thursday, after receiving a complaint of heavy equipment at work.

Heavy equipment in the Ootischenia Doukhobor Cemetery on Waterloo Road is no cause for concern, according to a member of the cemetery board. On Thursday, Oct. 21 RCMP responded to a complaint about the work being done.
(L - R): Jan Wright, executive director of Kootenay Career Developmen Society; Joanna Swanson-Kutasewich, Manager of KCDS/WorkBC Employment Services Centre; Dr. David Bzdel, Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce and Leni Normington, employment counsellor for KCDS. The five were happy to welcome other business owners and managers to their offices for a Business-after-Business networking event on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Local businesses celebrate Small Business Week in Castlegar

Kootenay Career Development Society hosted a Business-to-Business event at their Castlegar office on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

(L - R): Jan Wright, executive director of Kootenay Career Developmen Society; Joanna Swanson-Kutasewich, Manager of KCDS/WorkBC Employment Services Centre; Dr. David Bzdel, Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce and Leni Normington, employment counsellor for KCDS. The five were happy to welcome other business owners and managers to their offices for a Business-after-Business networking event on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Castlegar firefighters (L-R back) Ray Hackett, Nick Ahlefeld, Brendan Oglow, Jordan Croteau and Duane Monsen with Blueberry Creek Community School children and parents after they spent some time inside Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue's Fire Safety House on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Fire Safety House an important learning tool for youngsters

Blueberry Creek Community School students learn fire safety from miniature home.

Castlegar firefighters (L-R back) Ray Hackett, Nick Ahlefeld, Brendan Oglow, Jordan Croteau and Duane Monsen with Blueberry Creek Community School children and parents after they spent some time inside Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue's Fire Safety House on Thursday, Oct. 17.
A mobile home in Genelle, B.C. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Husband and wife, Ron and Joy Roshinsky, were inside at the time. Joy spoke with the Castlegar News the day after, saying they escaped on their own. Ron suffered minor injuries to his arm and fingers.

Couple escapes fire and provides details on events

Joy Roshinsky says she and her husband Ron got themselves out of their burning Genelle home on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

A mobile home in Genelle, B.C. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Husband and wife, Ron and Joy Roshinsky, were inside at the time. Joy spoke with the Castlegar News the day after, saying they escaped on their own. Ron suffered minor injuries to his arm and fingers.
A fire at Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park in Genelle completely destroyed this home on Tuesday, Oct. 15. A man and woman were evacuated by neighbours, who said the male appeared to have injuries to at least one arm.

Fire in Genelle destroys mobile home

Two people inside at the time of the blaze were helped away from the blaze by neighbours.

A fire at Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park in Genelle completely destroyed this home on Tuesday, Oct. 15. A man and woman were evacuated by neighbours, who said the male appeared to have injuries to at least one arm.
Castlegar Rebel #16-Aaron Petten plays the puck away from a reaching #12-Aaron Dunlap during a KIJHL game against the Nelson Leafs on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Castlegar. The Rebels won the game 3-2 in a second overtime period.

Rebels take down Nelson Leafs in double overtime

The Castlegar Rebels extended their winning streak to three games after beating the league-leading Nelson Leafs on Saturday.

Castlegar Rebel #16-Aaron Petten plays the puck away from a reaching #12-Aaron Dunlap during a KIJHL game against the Nelson Leafs on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Castlegar. The Rebels won the game 3-2 in a second overtime period.
Selkirk Saints captain # 27-Logan Proulx scored twice in a 5 - 0 shutout of the visiting Victoria Vikes in BCIHL action in Castlegar on Friday, Oct. 11.

Selkirk Saints shutout visiting UVic Vikes

Saints improve to 2 - 0 on young BCIHL season after an impressive performance on home ice Friday, Oct. 11.

Selkirk Saints captain # 27-Logan Proulx scored twice in a 5 - 0 shutout of the visiting Victoria Vikes in BCIHL action in Castlegar on Friday, Oct. 11.
Al Cummings from Castlegar prepares to tee off at the Canadian Special Olympics Golf championships at the UBC course in Vancouver. Cummings was named to Team BC, along with nine others from around the province, to compete at this years national championships Oct. 2 to 6.

Castlegar golfer finishes 7th at Special Olympics National Tournament

Coach Ben Postmus proud of performance of Al Cummings at national tourney held in Vancouver.

Al Cummings from Castlegar prepares to tee off at the Canadian Special Olympics Golf championships at the UBC course in Vancouver. Cummings was named to Team BC, along with nine others from around the province, to compete at this years national championships Oct. 2 to 6.
Castlegar Rebel #12-Diego Bartlett slides a puck past Grand Forks goaltender Kai McDonald during a 6-2 drumming of the Border Bruins in Castlegar on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Rebels are tied with Nelson at 13 points at the top of the KIJHL's Neil Murdoch Division. Darren Medeiros also scored two goals for the Rebels on the night.

Rebels tie Leafs while crushing Bruins 6 – 2 at home

The Castlegar Rebels have moved into a tie with the Nelson Leafs in the KIJHL Neil Murdoch Division after an impressive win at home Tuesday.

Castlegar Rebel #12-Diego Bartlett slides a puck past Grand Forks goaltender Kai McDonald during a 6-2 drumming of the Border Bruins in Castlegar on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Rebels are tied with Nelson at 13 points at the top of the KIJHL's Neil Murdoch Division. Darren Medeiros also scored two goals for the Rebels on the night.
Castlegar's newest city councillor Florio Vassilakakis, left, shakes hands with Mayor Lawrence Chernoff after taking the oath of office at the Community Forum on Monday, Oct. 7.

New Castlegar councillor takes oath of office

Florio Vassilakakis sworn in as Castlegar's newest councillor Monday, Oct. 7 after a decisive win in last month's by-election.

Castlegar's newest city councillor Florio Vassilakakis, left, shakes hands with Mayor Lawrence Chernoff after taking the oath of office at the Community Forum on Monday, Oct. 7.
Castlegar Rebels #2-Aaron Brewer and Columbia Valley Rockies #18-Logan Kerner fight during a KIJHL game in Castlegar on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Rockies edged the Rebels 5-4 in overtime.

Rebels drop heartbreaker and gloves versus Columbia Valley

After storming back late in the third, the Columbia Valley Rockies edged the Castlegar Rebels in overtime on Saturday night.

Castlegar Rebels #2-Aaron Brewer and Columbia Valley Rockies #18-Logan Kerner fight during a KIJHL game in Castlegar on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Rockies edged the Rebels 5-4 in overtime.
FILE: KIJHL logo.

Castlegar Rebels take Spokane for third straight time

In a back-and-forth afternoon contest that saw Castlegar snag two empty net goals, the Rebels defeated Spokane for the third time this year.

FILE: KIJHL logo.
Al Cummings and coach Ben Postmus will be attending the Canadian Special Olympics Golf Championships at the UBC course in Vancouver from Oct 2-6. Cummings was named to Team BC along with nine others from around the province to compete at this years national championships.

Castlegar golfer one off the lead in Vancouver

Al Cummings is leading in par-three scoring at the Special Olympics Canada National Golf Tournament.

Al Cummings and coach Ben Postmus will be attending the Canadian Special Olympics Golf Championships at the UBC course in Vancouver from Oct 2-6. Cummings was named to Team BC along with nine others from around the province to compete at this years national championships.
Earthmoving has begun in earnest on the three ponds that will comprise the Millennium Ponds project along the banks of the Columbia River in Castlegar. The project budget is now over $1.5 million dollars.

Construction of Millennium Ponds well underway

Major work on the three naturally-fed ponds is expected to be completed this fall.

Earthmoving has begun in earnest on the three ponds that will comprise the Millennium Ponds project along the banks of the Columbia River in Castlegar. The project budget is now over $1.5 million dollars.
The Design-A-Mask contest from Bauer and Boston Pizza is now underway.

Team Canada seeks goaltender mask designs

11th annual Bauer and Boston Pizza Design-A-Mask contest looking for a little Canadian artistry.

The Design-A-Mask contest from Bauer and Boston Pizza is now underway.
Curling rocks

Curling season about to sweep into Castlegar

Anticipated start date for league play is Monday, Oct. 21.

Curling rocks
Bad weather didn't prevent a good turnout for the Taste of Castlegar event held at the Lion's Head Pub in Robson on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Taste of Castlegar serves up deliciousness

Dining event organized by the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce showcased offerings from local restaurants, breweries and wineries.

Bad weather didn't prevent a good turnout for the Taste of Castlegar event held at the Lion's Head Pub in Robson on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Castlegar Rebels #14-Matt Reed and #25-Mike Bhatoa hunt for a loose puck in front of Spokane Braves goaltender Lindsey Sciacca during a gme in Castelgar on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Rebels won the game 7 - 2.

Rebels back on track with three wins in a row

Rebels shaky start all in the past as they jump to the top of their division with three straight wins.

Castlegar Rebels #14-Matt Reed and #25-Mike Bhatoa hunt for a loose puck in front of Spokane Braves goaltender Lindsey Sciacca during a gme in Castelgar on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Rebels won the game 7 - 2.
FILE: Properties on 8th Street in Castlegar that may become the future home of a regional hospice facility.

Hospice has a home in Castlegar

The goal of a regional hospice facility based in Castlegar has taken a significant step forward with a land donation from the city.

FILE: Properties on 8th Street in Castlegar that may become the future home of a regional hospice facility.