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New Castlegar News editor John White.

White is the name, and the colour of my knuckles

Castlegar's new editor survived his first trip through the Pass

New Castlegar News editor John White.
File photo from the Trail SPCA.

Heavy snows delay SPCA announcement in Castlegar

Details and design of the new West Kootenay SPCA will have to wait a little longer.

File photo from the Trail SPCA.

Regional hospital board makes Nakusp ER upgrades a priority

Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling related the news to council at its meeting last Monday, Apr. 14.

A map of the Arrow Lakes Ready Mix gravel pit proposal. The orange dashed line shows the proposed re-route of the Hot Springs Road.

Hot Springs Road re-route sought for gravel pit expansion

Arrow Lakes Ready Mix is looking to realign Hot Springs Road in order to expand its quarry in the area.

A map of the Arrow Lakes Ready Mix gravel pit proposal. The orange dashed line shows the proposed re-route of the Hot Springs Road.
Rosie Lukenda gets up out her wheelchair while being applauded at the opening of her new photo show at Gabi’s Fairytale Cafe last Friday.

Rosie Lukenda’s new show opening an emotional affair

There was lots of smiles and laughter, and even a few tears, as Rosie Lukenda opened her new photography show.

Rosie Lukenda gets up out her wheelchair while being applauded at the opening of her new photo show at Gabi’s Fairytale Cafe last Friday.
The new Upper Arrow Lakes ferry will be launched in June due to a delay caused by a sub-contractor.

Maiden voyage of new Upper Arrow Lakes ferry delayed

The new Upper Arrow Lakes ferry will not be in service for the May long weekend due to delays caused by a subcontractor for the project.

The new Upper Arrow Lakes ferry will be launched in June due to a delay caused by a sub-contractor.
The Nakusp Courthouse will only be open for monthly court sittings after the registry closed at the end of March.

Nakusp court registry closes

The Nakusp court registry closed quietly late last month, ending a month of speculation that it would be shutting down.

The Nakusp Courthouse will only be open for monthly court sittings after the registry closed at the end of March.
The RCMP have issued a warning following a rash of break-ins south of Nakusp.

RCMP issue warning after series of break-ins south of Nakusp

Nakusp RCMP warning homeowners in rural area to make sure their properties are secure after series of break-ins over past two weeks.

The RCMP have issued a warning following a rash of break-ins south of Nakusp.

Well folks, my time here is almost done

After three months in Nakusp, editor Alex Cooper is returning to Revelstoke to take on the post at the Times Review

The Columbia River winds it's way through the mountains south of Revelstoke.

BC Hydro knocked for Columbia River Water Use Plan process

Critics use Columbia River Water Use Plan meeting to push for more stable water levels in Arrow Lakes Reservoir

The Columbia River winds it's way through the mountains south of Revelstoke.

Village of Nakusp moving to avoid confusion over building bylaws

Nakusp council gave village staff the go ahead to prepare a "do not enforce" amendment for its building bylaw.

Rosemarie Parent and Kyle Kusch of the Arrow Lakes Historical Society will be welcoming people into their new space in the Centennial Building this Saturday, April 5, from 1–3 p.m.

Looking into the Arrow Lakes Historical Society archives

The Arrow Lakes Historical Society is holding an open house at it's new office on Saturday, April 5, at 1 p.m.

Rosemarie Parent and Kyle Kusch of the Arrow Lakes Historical Society will be welcoming people into their new space in the Centennial Building this Saturday, April 5, from 1–3 p.m.

Nakusp campground contract given to local grade 12 student

Zachary Friedenberger, a Nakusp Secondary School student, has been awarded the contract to run the Nakusp municipal campground this summer.

Curbside recycling may not come to Nakusp if a location for the depot isn't sorted out.

Location of Nakusp recycling depot causing risk to curbside pickup

Questions surrounding location of Nakusp recycling depot could jeopardize introduction of curbside recycling.

Curbside recycling may not come to Nakusp if a location for the depot isn't sorted out.
A local group is looking to turn the old fire hall into a collective space.

Nakusp collective aims to take over old fire hall

Collective wants to take over old Nakusp fire hall for use as local food and culture space.

A local group is looking to turn the old fire hall into a collective space.
These images show potential marketing ideas for the West Koot Route — the new brand of the West Kootenay Tourism Alliance. Clockwise, from top left: The logo shown in a natural setting.; The logo as a highway sign.; The logo as part of a regional passport.; A possible advertisement.

New West Kootenay tourism brand launched

The West Kootenay Tourism Alliance unveils its new regional branding for the area from Nakusp to Kaslo — The West Koot Route.

These images show potential marketing ideas for the West Koot Route — the new brand of the West Kootenay Tourism Alliance. Clockwise, from top left: The logo shown in a natural setting.; The logo as a highway sign.; The logo as part of a regional passport.; A possible advertisement.
Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy takes a look at the work of the students involved with the BladeRunner program at Selkirk College. Conroy was in Nakusp last Wednesday to meet with constituents and find out what was going on here while the legislature was on break. The students in the BladeRunner program have been hard at work, chopping 90 cords of birch firewood so far. During Conroy’s visit, six students were busy sawing and chopping the logs and then stacking them together. The program has lost a few students — not because they dropped out, but because they already found jobs. Guy Duchaine, who is facilitating the program, said it’s been a big success so far. The students are working hard. They no longer need to be supervised and motivated, he said, they just get the job done.

Photo: MLA at the chopping block

Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy visited the BladeRunner program in Nakusp last week.

Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy takes a look at the work of the students involved with the BladeRunner program at Selkirk College. Conroy was in Nakusp last Wednesday to meet with constituents and find out what was going on here while the legislature was on break. The students in the BladeRunner program have been hard at work, chopping 90 cords of birch firewood so far. During Conroy’s visit, six students were busy sawing and chopping the logs and then stacking them together. The program has lost a few students — not because they dropped out, but because they already found jobs. Guy Duchaine, who is facilitating the program, said it’s been a big success so far. The students are working hard. They no longer need to be supervised and motivated, he said, they just get the job done.
Susan Rogers has taken on the duties of head librarian at the Nakusp Library on a permanent basis.

After 20 years, Susan Rogers takes top job at Nakusp Library

It’s taken 20 years and lots of cajoling for Susan Rogers to finally take the full-time position as head librarian at the Nakusp Library.

Susan Rogers has taken on the duties of head librarian at the Nakusp Library on a permanent basis.
Sufferfest is a gruelling series of moutain biking and running races throughout the West Kootenays.

Sufferfest unveils Nakusp plans

Kootenay Sufferfest holding a cyclocross race and duathlon in Nakusp on Labour Day.

Sufferfest is a gruelling series of moutain biking and running races throughout the West Kootenays.
A Golden-crowned sparrow

The various birds of the British Columbia coast

Our six month trip to Australia is over and we are back at home. Before returning to Nakusp, we spent a week at the coast visiting family.

A Golden-crowned sparrow