Chelsea Novak

My husband Jordan Abel (centre) and I celebrated his Griffin Poetry Prize win with his publisher Kevin Williams (left).

Chelsea Novak: Looking back at 2017

Looking back at 2017, so much happened that it's hard to keep it all straight.

My husband Jordan Abel (centre) and I celebrated his Griffin Poetry Prize win with his publisher Kevin Williams (left).
There is a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 near Castlegar

Environment Canada warns a long period of snow totaling of 25 to 30 centimeters of snow is expected.

There is a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Castlegar Rebels forward Chris Breese battled one of the Grand Forks Border Bruins during Friday night’s game. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels shut out Grand Forks Border Bruins for 12th straight win

The Castlegar Rebels shut out the Grand Forks Border Bruins on Friday night.

Castlegar Rebels forward Chris Breese battled one of the Grand Forks Border Bruins during Friday night’s game. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Freeride mountain bike doc to screen in Rossland

Freeride mountain bike doc to screen in Rossland

A documentary capturing the birth of free-ride mountain biking will be screened in Rossland

Freeride mountain bike doc to screen in Rossland
Red Mountain Resort’s “Fight the Man. Own the Mountain” crowdfunding campaign has hit $1.5 million. (File photo)

Red Mountain crowdfunding campaign hits $1.5 million

Red Mountain Resort's crowdfunding campaign has hit the minimum offering.

Red Mountain Resort’s “Fight the Man. Own the Mountain” crowdfunding campaign has hit $1.5 million. (File photo)
Last year’s Olaus Ice Palace featured snow sculptures of two bears. This year Vancouver violinist Kytami will play the palace as a headliner of the Blizzard Music Festival. (File photo)

Two new venues for Blizzard Fest 2018 in Rossland

There are two new venues and a lineup of great bands for Blizzard Music Festival 2018.

Last year’s Olaus Ice Palace featured snow sculptures of two bears. This year Vancouver violinist Kytami will play the palace as a headliner of the Blizzard Music Festival. (File photo)
There was a two-vehicle collision on Broadwater Road on Wednesday afternoon. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

UPDATE: Two-vehicle accident on Broadwater Road near Castlegar

The accident took place outside Johnny's Grocery Gas, and RCMP were on the scene.

There was a two-vehicle collision on Broadwater Road on Wednesday afternoon. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Local politicians are hopeful about the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. (File photo)

West Kootenay politicians hopeful about Columbia River Treaty negotiations

Conroy said the government has heard from First Nations throughout the Basin.

Local politicians are hopeful about the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. (File photo)
Local politicians are hopeful about the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. (File photo)

West Kootenay politicians hopeful about Columbia River Treaty negotiations

Conroy said the government has heard from First Nations throughout the Basin.

Local politicians are hopeful about the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. (File photo)
Cold, dry weather expected after snowstorm

Cold, dry weather expected after snowstorm

After a snowstorm on Tuesday, Castlegar is expected to see colder, drier weather.

Cold, dry weather expected after snowstorm
Kim Deane accepted his Senate 150th Commemorative Medal from Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland trail builder receives Senate 150 medal

Kim Deane received a Senate 150th Commemorative Medal at Thursday's council meeting.

Kim Deane accepted his Senate 150th Commemorative Medal from Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Ren Mason, former Castlegar Rebels defenseman, returns to the team. (From web)

Former Castlegar Rebels defenseman returns

A former Castlegar Rebels defenseman is returning to help the team strengthen its blueline depth.

Ren Mason, former Castlegar Rebels defenseman, returns to the team. (From web)
Locke received his first place prize from Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Locke wins sprint in dramatic finish at Black Jack Ski event

"It's all about getting the toe over the line first."

Locke received his first place prize from Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
There was a two-vehicle collision at Columbia Avenue and 18th Street early Tuesday afternoon. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

VIDEO: One injured in Collision at Columbia and 18th in Castlegar

Two cars collide at intersection on Columbia Avenue

There was a two-vehicle collision at Columbia Avenue and 18th Street early Tuesday afternoon. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Between Dec. 7 and 14, 55 of 56 flights scheduled in and out of the West Kootenay Regional Airport were cancelled. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)

55 flights cancelled at West Kootenay Regional Airport in eight days

Gerry Rempel, the airport manager, said a low cloud ceiling was behind the cancelled flights.

Between Dec. 7 and 14, 55 of 56 flights scheduled in and out of the West Kootenay Regional Airport were cancelled. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)
Environment Canada has a winter storm watch in effect for the West Kootenay, Boundary, Kootenay Pass and Elk Valley. (Thinkstock)

Winter storm watch in effect for West Kootenay

A winter storm watch is in effect for the West Kootenay, Boundary, Kootenay Pass and Elk Valley.

Environment Canada has a winter storm watch in effect for the West Kootenay, Boundary, Kootenay Pass and Elk Valley. (Thinkstock)
Castlegar’s Tanner Costa stares down Nelson’s Jackson Zimmermann at the end of Saturday’s game. (Tyler Harper)

UPDATE: Castlegar Rebels have winning weekend against Leafs and Nitehawks

The Castlegar Rebels defeated the Nelson Leafs and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks over the weekend.

Castlegar’s Tanner Costa stares down Nelson’s Jackson Zimmermann at the end of Saturday’s game. (Tyler Harper)
Castlegar residents can expect snow over the weekend, which should still be on the ground come Christmas. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar expecting snow over weekend

Dig out those shovels...

Castlegar residents can expect snow over the weekend, which should still be on the ground come Christmas. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The 7th Annual Christmas Classic hockey game will take place at the Castlegar Community Complex on Saturday. (Submitted)

Christmas Classic supports Castlegar hockey organizations

This year's game pits Team Price against Shawn "Captain" Hook - the Juno-nominated singer.

The 7th Annual Christmas Classic hockey game will take place at the Castlegar Community Complex on Saturday. (Submitted)
Left to right: Avery and Holden Jones moved to Rossland from Bowen Island so they could train with the Red Mountain Racers. (Andrea Koehle Jones) Holden and Avery (green toque) Jones were flag bearers at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Downhill opening ceremonies earlier this month. (Andrea Koehle Jones)

Bowen Island skiers join Red Mountain Racers

Two siblings from Bowen Island moved to Rossland this fall to join the Red Mountain Racers.

Left to right: Avery and Holden Jones moved to Rossland from Bowen Island so they could train with the Red Mountain Racers. (Andrea Koehle Jones) Holden and Avery (green toque) Jones were flag bearers at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Downhill opening ceremonies earlier this month. (Andrea Koehle Jones)