Chelsea Novak

Destination BC's Highway 3 destination development strategy set to debut

Destination BC’s Highway 3 destination development strategy set to debut

The final draft of a destination development strategy for the Highway 3 corridor is ready.

Destination BC's Highway 3 destination development strategy set to debut
Unclear how deal between Airbnb and B.C. will impact Rossland

Unclear how deal between Airbnb and B.C. will impact Rossland

It's not clear how the province's decision will impact the Rossland's short-term rentals regulations.

Unclear how deal between Airbnb and B.C. will impact Rossland
Participants from last year’s Junior Dragons’ Den Championship. (juniordragonsden.com)

Junior Dragons’ Den hopefuls should apply soon

The deadline for this year's Junior Dragons' Den competition is quickly approaching.

Participants from last year’s Junior Dragons’ Den Championship. (juniordragonsden.com)
Libby Martin and Courtney Jewitt from the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre presented the museum’s Strategic Plan and 2017 Annual Report to council. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland city council sorts things out with museum

The Rossland Museum Discovery Centre has been growing its funding sources.

Libby Martin and Courtney Jewitt from the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre presented the museum’s Strategic Plan and 2017 Annual Report to council. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Edward Lindsey tied things up for the Castlegar Rebels in the third period against the Spokane Braves on Friday. (Jenn Small)

Castlegar Rebels tie with Leafs an emotional lift

The Castlegar Rebels tied against the Nelson Leafs on Saturday after a tough loss to Spokane.

Edward Lindsey tied things up for the Castlegar Rebels in the third period against the Spokane Braves on Friday. (Jenn Small)
Ramanjeet Kauer performed an Indian dance. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Brilliant talent and culture on display

The Castlegar Refugee Project held its first International Talent Showcase.

Ramanjeet Kauer performed an Indian dance. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Residents spent time considering the options before hearing a presentation and giving feedback at the “Build Your Own Activity Hub” open house in May. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)

Survey says most residents would support full enhancements to Castlegar Complex in referendum

A survey says most residents would support full enhancements to the Complex in a referendum.

Residents spent time considering the options before hearing a presentation and giving feedback at the “Build Your Own Activity Hub” open house in May. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)
A family of lynx was spotted on Rino’s Run at Red Mountain over the weekend. (Rob Stroud)

Animal hijinks aplenty in the region

Local animals popped up in weird places this week.

A family of lynx was spotted on Rino’s Run at Red Mountain over the weekend. (Rob Stroud)
A family of lynx was spotted on Rino’s Run at Red Mountain over the weekend. (Rob Stroud)

Animal hijinks aplenty in the region

Rob Stroud shot the video of a family of four lynx on Rino's Run.

A family of lynx was spotted on Rino’s Run at Red Mountain over the weekend. (Rob Stroud)
Behind the photo of the elk on a snow-covered roof

Behind the photo of the elk on a snow-covered roof

The bull elk spotted on a rooftop was able to get up there by using snow to climb onto the carport.

Behind the photo of the elk on a snow-covered roof
Behind the photo of the elk on a snow-covered roof

Behind the photo of the elk on a snow-covered roof

The bull elk spotted on a rooftop was able to get up there by using snow to climb onto the carport.

Behind the photo of the elk on a snow-covered roof
Marc-André Choquette is the executive chef at the Velvet Restaurant, which will soon open inside the Josie Hotel at Red Mountain. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Chef Choquette bringing fine dining to Red Mountain

Red Mountain will soon be home to a fine dining experience with a view of the chairlift.

Marc-André Choquette is the executive chef at the Velvet Restaurant, which will soon open inside the Josie Hotel at Red Mountain. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The renovation of the Rossland Youth Action Network’s new space will hopefully be finished by the end of the month. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland Youth Action Network putting finishing touches on new space

The local youth action network is putting the finishing touches on its new building.

The renovation of the Rossland Youth Action Network’s new space will hopefully be finished by the end of the month. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Marc-André Choquette is the executive chef at the Velvet Restaurant, which will soon open inside the Josie Hotel at Red Mountain. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Chef Choquette bringing fine dining to Red Mountain

Red Mountain will soon be home to a fine dining experience with a view of the chairlift.

Marc-André Choquette is the executive chef at the Velvet Restaurant, which will soon open inside the Josie Hotel at Red Mountain. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Rossland Rotary is seeking youth applicants to be one of the above 200 youths from all over Canada participating in Adventures in Citizenship in Ottawa.

Rossland Rotary seeking applicants for Adventure in Citizenship Ottawa trip

Rossland Rotary is accepting applications to send a student on an expense-paid trip to Ottawa, Ont.

Rossland Rotary is seeking youth applicants to be one of the above 200 youths from all over Canada participating in Adventures in Citizenship in Ottawa.
The Outdoor Youth Leadership Program group hiking up Slocan Lake to Evans Creek and then overnighting and heading up to Cahill Lake. (Submitted)

Seven Summits receives funding for environmental education

The Seven Summits Centre for Learning is receiving $9,000 to integrate environmental education.

The Outdoor Youth Leadership Program group hiking up Slocan Lake to Evans Creek and then overnighting and heading up to Cahill Lake. (Submitted)
The Castlegar Dam City Rollers’ jammer Tonka Tash tried to overcome a Spokane SASS blocker while her teammate Kitty Karnage came in to help. The Dams face the SASS on Saturday night and lost 288-50. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Dams roller derby squad loses to Spokane SASS

The Dams were behind from the get-go as the SASS effectively blocked the Dams' jammers.

The Castlegar Dam City Rollers’ jammer Tonka Tash tried to overcome a Spokane SASS blocker while her teammate Kitty Karnage came in to help. The Dams face the SASS on Saturday night and lost 288-50. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Suzie LaRose has opened a new nail salon at 2327 6th Ave. in Castlegar. Her daughter Zena is excited about LaRose’s new business. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Local nail tech opens new nail salon in Castlegar

The new location offers her customers privacy while they have a manicure or pedicure.

Suzie LaRose has opened a new nail salon at 2327 6th Ave. in Castlegar. Her daughter Zena is excited about LaRose’s new business. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
School District 20’s completion rate has been trending up over the past five years and above provincial numbers. (From web)

School District 20 completion rate trending up

The B.C. Ministry of Education released completion rates in school districts across the province.

School District 20’s completion rate has been trending up over the past five years and above provincial numbers. (From web)
Completion rate over time for Aboriginal and all students in School District 20, Kootenay-Columbia. (From web)

School District 20 completion rate trending up

The B.C. Ministry of Education released completion rates in school districts across the province.

Completion rate over time for Aboriginal and all students in School District 20, Kootenay-Columbia. (From web)