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Fire in the Interfor mill landfill (Castlegar) on Tuesday, April 30. The blaze was brought under control on a windy day by crews from Castlegar, Robson, the mill and to helicopters with buckets.

VIDEO: fire at Interfor landfill Tuesday, April 30

Blaze in waste piles brought under control quickly despite strong winds.

Fire in the Interfor mill landfill (Castlegar) on Tuesday, April 30. The blaze was brought under control on a windy day by crews from Castlegar, Robson, the mill and to helicopters with buckets.
The City of Castlegar approved the distribution of over $99,000 in Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives grants Monday, April 29.

City of Castlegar approves tax hike and CBT grants

Tax hike and CBT grant disbursement at short special council meeting Monday

The City of Castlegar approved the distribution of over $99,000 in Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives grants Monday, April 29.

GALLERY: Selkirk College Class of 2013

More than 270 students took part in graduation ceremonies at Selkirk Friday, April 26

Selkirk College - Castlegar Campus

Selkirk College presenting five-year strategic plan Monday

Chance for the public to find out more about direction of the school

Selkirk College - Castlegar Campus
T-shirts with messages of anti-violence, peace and love hang in Spirit Square on Tuesday, April 23 in Castlegar.

Community members taking one small step to end domestic violence

Gathering at Spirit Square in Castlegar on Tuesday focused on something normally kept too quiet.

T-shirts with messages of anti-violence, peace and love hang in Spirit Square on Tuesday, April 23 in Castlegar.
Barb Wachek signs a paper penguin at M&M Meat Shops Monday, April 22 in Castlegar, after providing a donation in support of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Owner David Grantham (behind counter) has almost filled the store window with penguins and is now working on the freezer doors.

M&M Meat Shops bringing big barbecue back to Castlegar

Annual fundraiser supporting Crohn's and Colitis Foundation set for May 11

Barb Wachek signs a paper penguin at M&M Meat Shops Monday, April 22 in Castlegar, after providing a donation in support of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Owner David Grantham (behind counter) has almost filled the store window with penguins and is now working on the freezer doors.
A large black bear eating dandelions near Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Park.

BearAware program ready to come out of hibernation

Reducing human-bear conflicts chief goal of the educational program

A large black bear eating dandelions near Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Park.
'Lacrosse'

Lacrosse: great summer cross-training sport

Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association action gearing up

'Lacrosse'
Students from Mrs. Evdokimoff (Twin Rivers Elementary) and Miss Minor's (Robson Community School) Gr. 6 classes were at the Ootischenia landfill for a tour from RDCK environmental services coordinator, Nicole Ward (back row, center, safety vest) Thursday, April 18.

Students get hands-on lessons about the three R’s

Field trip gives Grade 6 students a direct look at the impact of waste

Students from Mrs. Evdokimoff (Twin Rivers Elementary) and Miss Minor's (Robson Community School) Gr. 6 classes were at the Ootischenia landfill for a tour from RDCK environmental services coordinator, Nicole Ward (back row, center, safety vest) Thursday, April 18.

GALLERY: Dam City Rollers back in action against the Babes of Brutality

Castlegar roller derby team kicks of season in Rossland

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce building at 1995 6th Avenue in Castlegar, B.C. - March 9, 2013.

Nominate your favourite Castlegar businesses for recognition

2013 Chamber Business Awards nominations deadline is April 30

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce building at 1995 6th Avenue in Castlegar, B.C. - March 9, 2013.
The Castelgar Rebels are set to compete at the Cylcone Taylor Cup in Comox. A press conference was held Thursday, April 11 and (L-R) Erik Alden, Kody Disher and Jamie Vlanich posed for a group shot.

Rebels game day: game one of the Cyclone Taylor Cup tonight

Cyclone Taylor Cup action for KIJHL champions starts tonight in Comox, B.C.

The Castelgar Rebels are set to compete at the Cylcone Taylor Cup in Comox. A press conference was held Thursday, April 11 and (L-R) Erik Alden, Kody Disher and Jamie Vlanich posed for a group shot.
Eli Soukeroff passed away Thursday, April 4 at the age of 57. Soukeroff was heavily involved in fastball in Castlegar for a number of years.

In Memoriam: Eli Soukeroff

Well-known fastball player Eli Soukeroff passed away last week at the age of 57.

Eli Soukeroff passed away Thursday, April 4 at the age of 57. Soukeroff was heavily involved in fastball in Castlegar for a number of years.
A large crowd gathered at the Castlegar Community Complex for the Castlegar Minor Hockey Awards Monday, April 8, 2013.

Castlegar Minor Hockey celebrates another year

It was a packed house at the Castlegar Community Complex on Monday night.

A large crowd gathered at the Castlegar Community Complex for the Castlegar Minor Hockey Awards Monday, April 8, 2013.
Naturally-occurring or otherwise, radiation is a serious threat to health

Red flags raised over radon

Radon threat may be mitigated with proper, thorough action

Naturally-occurring or otherwise, radiation is a serious threat to health
Castlegar Sculpturewalk Society executive director, Joy Barrett, and president Kirk Duff at the annual general meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at the society's Columbia Avenue office. The current collection of sculptures will come down April 13, with new ones appearing shortly thereafter.

Castlegar Sculpturewalk AGM launches new year

Annual art exhibit looking to build on success with another crop of creative outdoor sculptures.

Castlegar Sculpturewalk Society executive director, Joy Barrett, and president Kirk Duff at the annual general meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at the society's Columbia Avenue office. The current collection of sculptures will come down April 13, with new ones appearing shortly thereafter.
Directors of the Castlegar and District United Way held a final meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at the Fireside Inn in Castlegar. The organization dissolved primarily due to a lack of volunteers and board members.

Castlegar and District United Way shuts its doors

The United Way was a part of the community of Castlegar since 1967.

Directors of the Castlegar and District United Way held a final meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at the Fireside Inn in Castlegar. The organization dissolved primarily due to a lack of volunteers and board members.
Interfor sign - Castlegar Division.

Interfor looking forward to growth in log supply and marketplace

Pending purchase of two timber supply tenures a positive step forward for company.

Interfor sign - Castlegar Division.
#10-Derek Andrews of the North Okanagan Knights pokes a loose puck away from #2-Aaron Brewer of the Castlegar Rebels in Game 4 Saturday night at Nor-Val Centre. The Knights won 3-2 and trail the KIJHL best-of-seven final series 3-1.

Knights stave off KIJHL elimination Saturday in Armstrong

Netminder Nikkel outstanding against Castlegar shooters

#10-Derek Andrews of the North Okanagan Knights pokes a loose puck away from #2-Aaron Brewer of the Castlegar Rebels in Game 4 Saturday night at Nor-Val Centre. The Knights won 3-2 and trail the KIJHL best-of-seven final series 3-1.
Alex Atamanenko, MP British Columbia Southern Interior (center), instructs part of the Spring Seminar hosted by the Castlegar Karate Club at Kinnaird Hall on Saturday, March 30. Instructor Maurice Doucet said about 30 karate enthusiasts took part; many from Castlegar and the local area and some from as far away as Airdrie and Calgary, Alta.

Castlegar Karate Club hosts Spring Seminar and gives back to the community

About 30 karate enthusiasts taking part in two days of karate instruction during the long weekend.

Alex Atamanenko, MP British Columbia Southern Interior (center), instructs part of the Spring Seminar hosted by the Castlegar Karate Club at Kinnaird Hall on Saturday, March 30. Instructor Maurice Doucet said about 30 karate enthusiasts took part; many from Castlegar and the local area and some from as far away as Airdrie and Calgary, Alta.