Chelsea Novak

The Rossland Library Renewal project will triple the size of the children’s area. Young Rosslander Lily Kompass has raised $360 towards the project. (Submitted)

Rossland Public Library receives over $80,000 toward renewal project

The library has received a second grant worth over $80,000 towards its renewal project.

The Rossland Library Renewal project will triple the size of the children’s area. Young Rosslander Lily Kompass has raised $360 towards the project. (Submitted)
A map showing the proposed area for the cabins near Paradise Lodge. (From council agenda package)

Rossland Council approves rezoning for two new developments at Red

Rossland City Council approved two bylaws regarding new developments out at Red Mountain.

A map showing the proposed area for the cabins near Paradise Lodge. (From council agenda package)
The Castlegar Rebels’ Brandon Costa skates the puck past the Nelson Leafs’ Logan Wullum. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Castlegar Rebels lose playoff series to Nelson Leafs

The Castlegar Rebels lost their second-round playoff series against the Nelson Leafs on Monday.

The Castlegar Rebels’ Brandon Costa skates the puck past the Nelson Leafs’ Logan Wullum. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Castlegar Rebels’ Brady Daniels deked out the Nelson Leafs’ Caiden Kreitz to score his team’s second goal of the game on Saturday night. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Castlegar Rebels win Game 4 to stay in playoffs

The Castlegar Rebels won Game 4 against the Nelson Leafs on Saturday; the series is 3-1 Leafs.

The Castlegar Rebels’ Brady Daniels deked out the Nelson Leafs’ Caiden Kreitz to score his team’s second goal of the game on Saturday night. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Castlegar Rebels celebrated Brady Daniels power-play goal in the second period. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels one loss from elimination against Leafs

The Castlegar Rebels are one loss away from elimination after a loss in Game 3.

The Castlegar Rebels celebrated Brady Daniels power-play goal in the second period. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Scenic Route to Alaska will play the Flying Steamshovel in Rossland on March 23. (Michael Kuby)

Scenic Route to Alaska must go through Rossland, cause they’re coming back

Trevor Mann, Shea Conner and Murray Wood will set out on their Tough Luck tour.

Scenic Route to Alaska will play the Flying Steamshovel in Rossland on March 23. (Michael Kuby)
Ryan Piva scores the winning goal in double-overtime for Nelson for the second night in a row seconds after Curt Doyle made the save of the year. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Rebels down two in series against Leafs

The Castlegar Rebels lost to the Nelson Leafs in overtime for the second night in a row.

Ryan Piva scores the winning goal in double-overtime for Nelson for the second night in a row seconds after Curt Doyle made the save of the year. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Rossland City Hall is temporarily closed due to a partial collapse of the roof. (File photo)

Rossland City Hall roof partially collapses

The roof at Rossland City Hall has partially collapsed.

Rossland City Hall is temporarily closed due to a partial collapse of the roof. (File photo)
Castlegar Rebels goaltender Curt Doyle makes a quick save in close. (John K White/Castlegar News)

UPDATE: Castlegar Rebels lose first playoff game against Nelson Leafs

The Castlegar Rebels lost 1-0 against the Nelson Leafs on Tuesday.

Castlegar Rebels goaltender Curt Doyle makes a quick save in close. (John K White/Castlegar News)
Chris Breese scores on a wrister. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Castlegar Rebels headed to second round of playoffs

The Castlegar Rebels advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a Game 7 victory on Sunday.

Chris Breese scores on a wrister. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Ren Mason celebrated while leaving the ice after the Castlegar Rebels defeated the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in Game 6 and forced the series to Game 7. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar Rebels)

Castlegar Rebels push series to Game 7 with win against Nitehawks

The Castlegar Rebels forced the series against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks into Game 7.

Ren Mason celebrated while leaving the ice after the Castlegar Rebels defeated the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in Game 6 and forced the series to Game 7. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar Rebels)
This photo was taken at the open house in May. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)

The long road to the Castlegar Complex referendum

We wanted to clear up some confusion on what the commission's process has been so far.

This photo was taken at the open house in May. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)
RCMP West Kootenay Traffic arrested two individuals for the theft of a wallet on Friday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Two arrested for wallet theft in Castlegar

Two people were arrested for the theft of a wallet in Castlegar on Friday afternoon.

RCMP West Kootenay Traffic arrested two individuals for the theft of a wallet on Friday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Castlegar RCMP are still investigating a two-vehicle collision that sent one person to the hospital on Thursday. (File photo)

Accident outside Castlegar sends one to hospital

A two-vehicle accident on Highway 3 in the Bombi Pass sent one person to the hospital on Thursday.

Castlegar RCMP are still investigating a two-vehicle collision that sent one person to the hospital on Thursday. (File photo)
FILE — Residents spent time considering the options before hearing a presentation and giving feedback at the “Build Your Own Activity Hub” open house in May 2017. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)

Area-by-area referendum could veto current Castlegar complex plan

Proposed enhancements to Castlegar's recreation complex are proceeding to an area-by-area referendum.

FILE — Residents spent time considering the options before hearing a presentation and giving feedback at the “Build Your Own Activity Hub” open house in May 2017. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)
The Nitehawks Liam Coulter makes a great pad save in tight. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar down 3-2 in playoff series

The Castlegar Rebels find themselves one loss away from elimination after a third consecutive loss.

The Nitehawks Liam Coulter makes a great pad save in tight. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
City of Rossland launched Legalization of Retail Cannabis Survey

City of Rossland launched Legalization of Retail Cannabis Survey

The City of Rossland launched its Legalization of Recreational Cannabis Survey on Thursday.

City of Rossland launched Legalization of Retail Cannabis Survey
Outside the main entrance to the Josie Hotel at Red Mountain. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Take a tour of the Josie Hotel

The Josie Hotel at Red Mountain is still under construction but has started booking for May.

Outside the main entrance to the Josie Hotel at Red Mountain. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Castlegar Rebels try to defend on the power play. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels tied 2-2 in series against Nitehawks after second loss

The Castlegar Rebels are tied 2-2 in the playoff series against the Nitehawks after losing Tuesday.

The Castlegar Rebels try to defend on the power play. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Jacob Nickason from the Castlegar Youth Action Network headed out on Castlegar’s Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Coldest Night Castlegar raises over $17,000

Castlegar's first Coldest Night of the Year walk raised over $17,000 for the city's most vulnerable.

Jacob Nickason from the Castlegar Youth Action Network headed out on Castlegar’s Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)