Marvin Beatty

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Castlegar by-election set for Saturday, September 14

Resignation of Russ Hearne means another local will compete for council seat

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A profile of former Castlegar resident and NHL player Shawn Horcoff hangs on the Wall of Fame at the Community Complex in Castlegar. Horcoff was traded to the Dallas Stars on Friday, July 5.

Oilers trade Shawn Horcoff to Dallas Stars

Trade for former Castlegar resident and NHL star made official on July 5, 2013.

A profile of former Castlegar resident and NHL player Shawn Horcoff hangs on the Wall of Fame at the Community Complex in Castlegar. Horcoff was traded to the Dallas Stars on Friday, July 5.
Castlegar Aquanauts pose for a team photo at the Community Complex in Castlegar July 4, 2013.

Getting the Castlegar Aquanauts together

Team photo on July 4 reveals a high energy group of swimmers

Castlegar Aquanauts pose for a team photo at the Community Complex in Castlegar July 4, 2013.
(L-R) Kaelum Smith (6), Kellie Walker (14) and Luke Grutter (7) rocking at Supercat Studios in Castlegar on Thursday, July 5, 2013.

Summer rocks at Supercat Studios

Castlegar recording studio offering summer rock camps

(L-R) Kaelum Smith (6), Kellie Walker (14) and Luke Grutter (7) rocking at Supercat Studios in Castlegar on Thursday, July 5, 2013.
Twin Rivers Park in Castlegar on March 9, 2013. The area seen here is due for a major overhaul with the construction of three ponds, now valued at more than a million dollars. The project was one of three items discussed at a Special Meeting of City of Castlegar Council Wednesday, July 3.

Millennium Ponds and paving increase Castlegar budget more than $440,000

Council briefs from a Special Meeting of City of Castlegar Council held July 3, 2013

Twin Rivers Park in Castlegar on March 9, 2013. The area seen here is due for a major overhaul with the construction of three ponds, now valued at more than a million dollars. The project was one of three items discussed at a Special Meeting of City of Castlegar Council Wednesday, July 3.
A forest fire in the Shuswap near Chase, B.C. in August of 2009.

Campers and hikers not getting message of forest fire safety

Large numbers of people given warnings over the past weekend

A forest fire in the Shuswap near Chase, B.C. in August of 2009.
(L-R) Matt Gallo, Maria Matthews (5), Tamara Matthews (7) and Lorraine Gallo enjoy free Canada Day cupcakes during celebrations at Kiwanis Field in Castlegar.

GALLERY: Canada Day in Castlegar good family fun

From sunrise to sunset, there was a little something for everyone

(L-R) Matt Gallo, Maria Matthews (5), Tamara Matthews (7) and Lorraine Gallo enjoy free Canada Day cupcakes during celebrations at Kiwanis Field in Castlegar.
Lynda Bryan, left, and Castlegar councillor Deb McIntosh stand beside a newly installed, raised garden box at Bryan's home at Riverview Court in Castlegar. Bryan's sons Daniel (4 - green shirt) and Derek (7) helped plant seeds in the new box.

Small gardens allowed after big effort

Perseverance rewarded as community effort brings garden boxes to public housing property

Lynda Bryan, left, and Castlegar councillor Deb McIntosh stand beside a newly installed, raised garden box at Bryan's home at Riverview Court in Castlegar. Bryan's sons Daniel (4 - green shirt) and Derek (7) helped plant seeds in the new box.
All ages enjoyed the 2012 Kootenay Festival and organizers are expecting another great turnout this year. The event is held Saturday, July 27 from 10:30 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Way adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and The Kootenay Gallery of Art.

Third annual Kootenay Festival promises great entertainment

Cultural diversity in the Kootenays is celebrated in Castlegar July 27 during third annual all-day festival.

All ages enjoyed the 2012 Kootenay Festival and organizers are expecting another great turnout this year. The event is held Saturday, July 27 from 10:30 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Way adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and The Kootenay Gallery of Art.
Most of the artists presenting work in the 2013 Castlegar Artwalk were on hand for the kickoff at the Community Complex in Castlegar onTuesday, June 25.

17th annual Castlegar Artwalk underway

Visitors and residents to Castlegar can now take in Sculpture Walk and Artwalk

Most of the artists presenting work in the 2013 Castlegar Artwalk were on hand for the kickoff at the Community Complex in Castlegar onTuesday, June 25.
Vancouver All Stars at the 2013 Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, FL

Former Castlegar resident setting sights on Team Canada

Simon Fraser criminology student hoping for cheerleading gold in 2014

Vancouver All Stars at the 2013 Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, FL
All eyes look toward the goal after Castlegar's Ryan Trickey (12), headed a ball past the Rossland goaltender for a 1-0 victory in U13 playoff soccer action at the Castlegar Complex fields on Monday, June 24.

Castlegar U13 boys prevail over Rossland in soggy soccer action

It was a nail-biting game but in the end, a rare goal made the difference.

All eyes look toward the goal after Castlegar's Ryan Trickey (12), headed a ball past the Rossland goaltender for a 1-0 victory in U13 playoff soccer action at the Castlegar Complex fields on Monday, June 24.
Spawning fish and two-legged recreationalists compete for many locations along local waterways.

Castlegar area fish habitat threatened

Spinning wheels may be fun but it doesn't help a fish nursery

Spawning fish and two-legged recreationalists compete for many locations along local waterways.
Site 1672 is shown on this screen shot of a PDF file found on the website for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Proposed Hwy 3 Telus tower part of major telecom investment

Estimated $700,000 tower just a drop in a $350 M bucket.

Site 1672 is shown on this screen shot of a PDF file found on the website for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Castlegar's Pink Predator goaltender Arwyn Swanson makes a diving save against Rossland (Cartwheeling) Shooting Stars' Yasmine Evans during U11 girls soccer at Twin Rivers Park in Castlegar on Wednesday, May 15. The game ended in a 2-2 tie thanks to good goaltending on both sides.

Castlegar Pink Predators match up well versus Rossland

U11 girls soccer action at Twin Rivers Park ends with a tie game

Castlegar's Pink Predator goaltender Arwyn Swanson makes a diving save against Rossland (Cartwheeling) Shooting Stars' Yasmine Evans during U11 girls soccer at Twin Rivers Park in Castlegar on Wednesday, May 15. The game ended in a 2-2 tie thanks to good goaltending on both sides.
Seniors from Zone 6 (West Kootenay Boundary) teed it up at the Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park on Monday, May 13 in a qualifier for the BC Seniors Games being held in Kamloops August 20 - 24. Results will be announced when available.

BC Senior Games qualifier at Castlegar Golf Club

Three groups tee off under overcast skies and plenty of enthusiasm

Seniors from Zone 6 (West Kootenay Boundary) teed it up at the Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park on Monday, May 13 in a qualifier for the BC Seniors Games being held in Kamloops August 20 - 24. Results will be announced when available.

GALLERY: Dam City Rollers fall to Rossland after stirring comeback

Hard hitting roller derby action at Selkirk College in Castlegar in Saturday double-header

Candidates seated in upper right with moderator Suzanne Lehbauer (center) from left, Glen Byle (Independent), Katrine Conroy (NDP), Joseph Hughes (Independent) and Jim Postnikoff (BC Liberal).

Candidates state cases at Castlegar forum

West Kootenay candidates answer wide range of questions from the public and media

Candidates seated in upper right with moderator Suzanne Lehbauer (center) from left, Glen Byle (Independent), Katrine Conroy (NDP), Joseph Hughes (Independent) and Jim Postnikoff (BC Liberal).
Air Canada Jazz flight at West Kootenay Regional Airport.

Jazz Air increases flights at West Kootenay Regional Airport

Transportation hub will benefit from the use of larger planes, too, says Castlegar Mayor

Air Canada Jazz flight at West Kootenay Regional Airport.
Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff

Castlegar mayor supports new ministry for municipal governments

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff considers BC Mayors' Caucus meetings time well spent

Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff