Chelsea Novak

A new nightclub, The Woods, will be opening up in the space formerly occupied by The Element. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

New nightclub opening in Castlegar

The Woods will open mid-March in the space formerly occupied by The Element.

A new nightclub, The Woods, will be opening up in the space formerly occupied by The Element. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The West Kootenay Take a Hike program will hold its second annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest fundraiser at Red Mountain Resort on Feb. 8. Last year the program raised $6,000 with the event. (Submitted)

Go on a snowshoe quest with Take a Hike

An alternative education program invites area residents to its moonlight snowshoe fundraiser.

The West Kootenay Take a Hike program will hold its second annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest fundraiser at Red Mountain Resort on Feb. 8. Last year the program raised $6,000 with the event. (Submitted)
The West Kootenay Take a Hike program will hold its second annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest fundraiser at Red Mountain Resort on Feb. 8. Last year the program raised $6,000 with the event. (Submitted)

Go on a snowshoe quest with Take a Hike

An alternative education program invites area residents to its moonlight snowshoe fundraiser.

The West Kootenay Take a Hike program will hold its second annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest fundraiser at Red Mountain Resort on Feb. 8. Last year the program raised $6,000 with the event. (Submitted)
Female skiers: Cammy Hursh in first, Chandrima Lavoie in second and Andrea Byrne in third. (Ashley Voykin Photography)

Rossland snowboarder wins Freeride World Qualifier at Canadian Open Freeride Championships

The Canadian Open Freeride Championships wrapped up Wednesday at Red Mountain.

Female skiers: Cammy Hursh in first, Chandrima Lavoie in second and Andrea Byrne in third. (Ashley Voykin Photography)
Rick Jensen. (Submitted)

Columbia Basin Trust announces board changes

The Columbia Basin Trust announced changes to its board Thursday but there is no one from Castlegar.

Rick Jensen. (Submitted)
A north-bound vehicle on Columbia Avenue went into the ditch and hit a tree Wednesday afternoon. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Car hits ditch, tree in Castlegar

The Castlegar RCMP and Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle accident on Wednesday.

A north-bound vehicle on Columbia Avenue went into the ditch and hit a tree Wednesday afternoon. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Naloxone kits like this one are available at ANKORS in Nelson. (Carmen Weld)

Interior Health alarmed at spike in OD deaths

Interior Health reported nine suspected fatal overdoses in five days.

Naloxone kits like this one are available at ANKORS in Nelson. (Carmen Weld)
Naloxone kits like this one are available at ANKORS in Nelson. (Carmen Weld)

Interior Health alarmed at spike in OD deaths

Interior Health reported nine suspected fatal overdoses in five days.

Naloxone kits like this one are available at ANKORS in Nelson. (Carmen Weld)
The Albohaulics claimed the trophy in the 2018 Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race. Left to right: Darrin Albo, Marilyn Samuelson, Ryan Kryski and Walker Sidoni. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Albohaulics claim victory at Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race

The winners of the 2018 Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race were the Albohaulics .

The Albohaulics claimed the trophy in the 2018 Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race. Left to right: Darrin Albo, Marilyn Samuelson, Ryan Kryski and Walker Sidoni. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
One bobsledder was injured in this year’s race. She was transported to hospital by ambulance. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Albohaulics claim victory at Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race

The winners of the 2018 Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race were the Albohaulics .

One bobsledder was injured in this year’s race. She was transported to hospital by ambulance. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The spectator who was injured in the accident at last year’s Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race is suing for her injuries. (File photo)

UPDATED: Woman injured at 2017 Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race in Rossland sues

Nicole Valliere was struck by a bobsled at last year's race.

The spectator who was injured in the accident at last year’s Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race is suing for her injuries. (File photo)
The spectator who was injured in the accident at last year’s Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race is suing for her injuries. (File photo)

UPDATED: Woman injured at 2017 Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race in Rossland sues

Nicole Valliere was struck by a bobsled at last year's race.

The spectator who was injured in the accident at last year’s Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race is suing for her injuries. (File photo)
Charlotte Anderson from Whitewater Ski Team. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Racers storm the course

Teams from the Nancy Green Ski League were out at Red Mountain on Sunday for the league's Zone Race.

Charlotte Anderson from Whitewater Ski Team. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Rossland Summit School wants to input from parents, students and community members on food and healthy eating. (Thinkstock)

Rossland Summit School engaging students and parents on food

Rossland Summit School is looking for input from its stakeholders on food and food culture.

Rossland Summit School wants to input from parents, students and community members on food and healthy eating. (Thinkstock)
Castlegar Fire along with Ootischenia FD responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover with entrapment on Highway 3 West. The Jaws of Life and rope rescue equipment were required to free the occupant. (Castlegar Fire Department)Castlegar and Ootischenia firefighters worked to extract the occupant of a vehicle that had rolled down a 50- to 60-foot embankment after being involved in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 Tuesday afternoon. (Courtesy of the Castlegar Fire Department)

Castlegar first responders attend to two highway collisions

Firefighters used the Jaws of Life and rope rescue equipment to free the occupant of the vehicle.

Castlegar Fire along with Ootischenia FD responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover with entrapment on Highway 3 West. The Jaws of Life and rope rescue equipment were required to free the occupant. (Castlegar Fire Department)Castlegar and Ootischenia firefighters worked to extract the occupant of a vehicle that had rolled down a 50- to 60-foot embankment after being involved in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 Tuesday afternoon. (Courtesy of the Castlegar Fire Department)
The Sasquatch sculpture in front of Kootenay Market on Columbia Avenue seems to have transformed after the snow Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. I’m sure artist Dale Lewis would approve of the addition. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Snowstorm causes power outages in West Kootenay and Boundary

Tuesday night's snow storm has led to power outages throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary.

The Sasquatch sculpture in front of Kootenay Market on Columbia Avenue seems to have transformed after the snow Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. I’m sure artist Dale Lewis would approve of the addition. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
The City of Rossland is using an online budget tool to gather input from taxpayers. (Screenshot from web)

Citizen offers constructive criticism of City of Rossland’s budgeting tool

Janice Nightingale shared her opinions with council during the meeting's public input.

The City of Rossland is using an online budget tool to gather input from taxpayers. (Screenshot from web)
Top five female 12 to 14-year-olds: Erin Flood from Rossland in first place, Claire Mcpherson from High River in second place, Sofia Guy from Pemberton in third place, Kiana Gardiner from Calgary in fourth place and Amber Mullings from Whistler in fifth place. (Ryan Flett)

Rossland junior skiers dominate podium at Canadian Open Freeride Championships

A number of Rossland skiers took a spot on the podium.

Top five female 12 to 14-year-olds: Erin Flood from Rossland in first place, Claire Mcpherson from High River in second place, Sofia Guy from Pemberton in third place, Kiana Gardiner from Calgary in fourth place and Amber Mullings from Whistler in fifth place. (Ryan Flett)
Conrad Brattebo, charter member of the Sons of Norway Club, signalled the start for the 30-km and 40-km Troll Loppet participants at the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club’s event on Sunday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Nordic skiers gather for Troll Loppet

"We're so happy what has taken place over all the years."

Conrad Brattebo, charter member of the Sons of Norway Club, signalled the start for the 30-km and 40-km Troll Loppet participants at the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club’s event on Sunday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Pack AD (Maya Miller and Becky Black) rocked the Flying Steamshovel on Friday night. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Nelson band Saint Mountain thrilled to open for The Pack AD

The Pack AD was originally scheduled to play the Shovel on Friday, Jan. 12.

The Pack AD (Maya Miller and Becky Black) rocked the Flying Steamshovel on Friday night. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)