John White

Referee Ryan Blake makes a nice hit on a Rebels player from behind. I’m not even joking. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: KIJHL must introduce two-ref system

I knew something was amiss when I saw 2:00 pop up on the penalty slot.

Referee Ryan Blake makes a nice hit on a Rebels player from behind. I’m not even joking. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
A Nitehawks forward slides on the ice after being checked in first-period action in Fruitvale. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Rebels downed 4-2 in Game 3

The Nitehawks stormed back with three unanswered goals in the second.

A Nitehawks forward slides on the ice after being checked in first-period action in Fruitvale. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Rebels defenceman Vince Bitonti scores on a rebound. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels ride shutout to 2-0 series lead

Rebels caption Vince Bitonti scored two power-play goals to lead the offence.

Rebels defenceman Vince Bitonti scores on a rebound. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
FILE — Celgar BE SEEN campaign team members (from left) Sandy Hinter, Mark Goebel and Rose Leslie visited the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus at the end of October to talk to students and staff about safety on area roadways. The company handed out more than 300 reflective armbands that are aimed at increasing pedestrian visibility. (Selkirk College)

John White: No excuse for dark highway walking without reflectors

The pedestrian in question was breaking all of the rules of pedestrianing.

FILE — Celgar BE SEEN campaign team members (from left) Sandy Hinter, Mark Goebel and Rose Leslie visited the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus at the end of October to talk to students and staff about safety on area roadways. The company handed out more than 300 reflective armbands that are aimed at increasing pedestrian visibility. (Selkirk College)
FILE — Celgar BE SEEN campaign team members (from left) Sandy Hinter, Mark Goebel and Rose Leslie visited the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus at the end of October to talk to students and staff about safety on area roadways. The company handed out more than 300 reflective armbands that are aimed at increasing pedestrian visibility. (Selkirk College)

John White: No excuse for dark highway walking without reflectors

The pedestrian in question was breaking all of the rules of pedestrianing.

FILE — Celgar BE SEEN campaign team members (from left) Sandy Hinter, Mark Goebel and Rose Leslie visited the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus at the end of October to talk to students and staff about safety on area roadways. The company handed out more than 300 reflective armbands that are aimed at increasing pedestrian visibility. (Selkirk College)
Dawson Tritt scores past stretching goaltender Curt Doyle and a sprawling Brady Daniels. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

So-called meaningless game packed a punch for Rebels

The pace was slow, the decisions too cute by half, and the results predictable.

Dawson Tritt scores past stretching goaltender Curt Doyle and a sprawling Brady Daniels. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
John White: Scumbag Brain makes its most unwelcome return

John White: Scumbag Brain makes its most unwelcome return

I've been suffering from sporadic insomnia thanks to sinus migraines over the last couple of weeks.

John White: Scumbag Brain makes its most unwelcome return
John White: Scumbag Brain makes its most unwelcome return

John White: Scumbag Brain makes its most unwelcome return

I've been suffering from sporadic insomnia thanks to sinus migraines over the last couple of weeks.

John White: Scumbag Brain makes its most unwelcome return
Andrea Ryman demonstrates the new Destination Castlegar website events calendar tool. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: Community comes together to maximize event successes

Andrea Ryman from Destination Castlegar was the driving force behind the movement.

Andrea Ryman demonstrates the new Destination Castlegar website events calendar tool. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Andrea Ryman demonstrates the new Destination Castlegar website events calendar tool. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: Community comes together to maximize event successes

Andrea Ryman from Destination Castlegar was the driving force behind the movement.

Andrea Ryman demonstrates the new Destination Castlegar website events calendar tool. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
FILE - Florio Vassilakakis (left) and James Varghese (right) from The Nineteenth took home the People’s Choice award at the Kootenay Gallery of Art’s Soup for the Cultured Soul fundraiser Saturday night.

Soup for the Cultured Soul tickets up for grabs

We have two pairs of tickets to give away for the Soup For The Cultured Soul event on Feb. 24.

FILE - Florio Vassilakakis (left) and James Varghese (right) from The Nineteenth took home the People’s Choice award at the Kootenay Gallery of Art’s Soup for the Cultured Soul fundraiser Saturday night.
Brady Daniels scores a shorthanded goal on a breakaway with a quick snapper over the glove of Ross King. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

UPDATED: Castlegar Rebels lose to Leafs after critical bounce-back win

The Castlegar Rebels were in Nelson on Sunday where they battled the Leafs but came up short.

Brady Daniels scores a shorthanded goal on a breakaway with a quick snapper over the glove of Ross King. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
This adorable pupper was one of the dozens trundling around the streets of Rossland during the winter carnival. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: Rossland Winter Carnival warmed the heart

It was my first foray into this fabled gathering, and I wasn't disappointed.

This adorable pupper was one of the dozens trundling around the streets of Rossland during the winter carnival. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
This adorable pupper was one of the dozens trundling around the streets of Rossland during the winter carnival. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: Rossland Winter Carnival warmed the heart

It was my first foray into this fabled gathering, and I wasn't disappointed.

This adorable pupper was one of the dozens trundling around the streets of Rossland during the winter carnival. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
The Rossland Fire Department sled was a crowd favourite. (John K. White)

VIDEO: Highlights from the Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race

Check out the sleds and the speed from the marquee event at Rossland Winter Carnival.

The Rossland Fire Department sled was a crowd favourite. (John K. White)
Castlegar Rebels forward Andrew Petten delivers a thunderous body check in front of the Rebels bench. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels shut out by Creston in one-sided stinker

The playoff-bound squad will need to regroup to regain momentum.

Castlegar Rebels forward Andrew Petten delivers a thunderous body check in front of the Rebels bench. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Dianna Agronwill, who stars in Hollow in the Land, appears in the trailer for the movie.

Win one of two pairs of tickets to Hollow In The Land

We have two pairs of tickets to see the movie Castlegar is talking about.

Dianna Agronwill, who stars in Hollow in the Land, appears in the trailer for the movie.
Every news-nerds’ favourite book, Canadian Press Caps and Spelling.

John White: How to put your best submission forward

Examining the best ways to get your events covered in the paper and on our websites.

Every news-nerds’ favourite book, Canadian Press Caps and Spelling.
Every news-nerds’ favourite book, Canadian Press Caps and Spelling.

John White: How to put your best submission forward

Examining the best ways to get your events covered in the paper and on our websites.

Every news-nerds’ favourite book, Canadian Press Caps and Spelling.
Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight, according to RCMP. They have been located near Esling Creek and search and rescue teams, including RSAR, are now trying to get them out. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Dramatic video shows return of rescued B.C. snowboarders

Two snowboarders were rescued near Rossland, B.C. on Sunday after being lost overnight.

Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight, according to RCMP. They have been located near Esling Creek and search and rescue teams, including RSAR, are now trying to get them out. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)