Castlegar News Staff

Hibernation Dream, a carved wooden sculpture by Rossland artist Lars Baggenstos has been stolen. Photo: Castlegar Sculpturewalk

UPDATE: Missing bear finds its way back to Castlegar Sculpturewalk

The carved wooden sculpture by a Rossland artist had disappeared

Hibernation Dream, a carved wooden sculpture by Rossland artist Lars Baggenstos has been stolen. Photo: Castlegar Sculpturewalk
42-year-old Michael Allan Struthers of Castlegar has an outstanding warrant for assault.

UPDATE: Wanted Castlegar man may be in the Nelson area

42-year-old Michael Allan Struthers cut off his ankle monitor bracelet

42-year-old Michael Allan Struthers of Castlegar has an outstanding warrant for assault.
The Cant Creek fire as viewed from a Krestova home. Photo: Submitted

UPDATE: Human-caused wildfire near Krestova now under control

Cause of fire is under investigation

The Cant Creek fire as viewed from a Krestova home. Photo: Submitted
The 2021 Trozzo Creek wildfire as seen from Lemon Creek. Photo: Joel Pelletier

Two prescribed burns planned for Winlaw area

Burns will take place in the Trozzo Creek and Upper Winlaw areas

The 2021 Trozzo Creek wildfire as seen from Lemon Creek. Photo: Joel Pelletier
RCMP say an alleged threat from a student at Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries Secondary School. Photo: John Boivin

RCMP investigating alleged student threat at Castlegar’s high school

Classes were open Monday at Stanley Humphries Secondary

RCMP say an alleged threat from a student at Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries Secondary School. Photo: John Boivin
Castlegar Courthouse. File photo

Trial date set for Trail man charged with youth sex assault

William Trowell’s trial to begin Aug. 15

Castlegar Courthouse. File photo
(L-R) Tailout’s head brewer Mary Lusty, Humble Bean owners Mike McLellan and Kimberly Mamos, and Hedin Nelson-Chorney, a founder and the general manager of Tailout Brewing have joined forces to create an espresso stout. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar’s Humble Bean Coffee and Tailout Brewery create one popular stout

Two Castlegar businesses have partnered together to create an espresso stout

(L-R) Tailout’s head brewer Mary Lusty, Humble Bean owners Mike McLellan and Kimberly Mamos, and Hedin Nelson-Chorney, a founder and the general manager of Tailout Brewing have joined forces to create an espresso stout. Photo: Submitted
Adult zebra and quagga mussels are approximately 3 cm in length. Photo courtesy of Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society

West Kootenay waterbodies remain free of invasive mussels

265 samples were taken from area lakes and rivers

Adult zebra and quagga mussels are approximately 3 cm in length. Photo courtesy of Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
(L-R) Regional District of Central Kootenay Vice Chair Diana Lockwood and Chair Aimee Watson. Photo: RDCK

Regional District of Central Kootenay welcomes new board

Aimee Watson elected board chair for fifth time

(L-R) Regional District of Central Kootenay Vice Chair Diana Lockwood and Chair Aimee Watson. Photo: RDCK
Image: RCMP logo

UPDATE: Trail police say missing woman has been found

Bree Blackstaffe is safe, according to RCMP

Image: RCMP logo
Black Press file photo

RCMP investigating attempted murder after Montrose explosion leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Man left with life-threatening injuries — RCMP bomb and forensics teams assisting in investigation

Black Press file photo
Nanaimo RCMP say a firearm allegedly used in a shooting Monday, Aug. 2, has been found and a suspect charged with attempted murder remains in custody. 
(News Bulletin file photo)

Castlegar man killed by tree at Rossland golf course

A 100-foot tall tree struck a Castlegar man

Nanaimo RCMP say a firearm allegedly used in a shooting Monday, Aug. 2, has been found and a suspect charged with attempted murder remains in custody. 
(News Bulletin file photo)
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Krestova man arrested after lengthy standoff with police

The man is accused of discharging a firearm and fleeing police

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RCMP are investigating a potential kidnapping attempt near Castlegar. Photo: Phil McLachlan

RCMP looking for man who invited Castlegar-area child into vehicle

The incident occurred on Waterloo Road in Ootischenia

RCMP are investigating a potential kidnapping attempt near Castlegar. Photo: Phil McLachlan
Castlegar courthouse

Trail man chooses trial by judge in youth sex assault case

William Trowell appeared in Castlegar court June 29

Castlegar courthouse
Cranbrook’s East Kootenay Community Credit Union and Castlegar’s Heritage Credit Union have entered into merger discussions. Photo: Barry Coulter

Heritage Credit Union and East Kootenay Community Credit Union enter into merger discussions

Credit Unions based in Castlegar and Cranbrook explore merging

Cranbrook’s East Kootenay Community Credit Union and Castlegar’s Heritage Credit Union have entered into merger discussions. Photo: Barry Coulter
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Photo: Jim Bailey

COVID outbreak declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail

IH says there are currently 15 cases connected to the outbreak

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Photo: Jim Bailey
Twin Rivers Elementary students helped to plant a pollinator meadow near the Kootenay Gallery of Art last fall. Photo: Castlegar Butterflyway

Five West Kootenay arts organizations receiving provincial grants

Kootenay Gallery of Art and Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre to benefit from funding boost

Twin Rivers Elementary students helped to plant a pollinator meadow near the Kootenay Gallery of Art last fall. Photo: Castlegar Butterflyway
An ecosystem restoration burn will take place near Deer Park this week. Photo: Betsy Kline

Prescribed burn planned for Deer Park area this week

Smoke may be visible from Deer Park, Renata, Castlegar, Edgewood and Highway 6

An ecosystem restoration burn will take place near Deer Park this week. Photo: Betsy Kline
Mercer Celgar is receiving $5 million to decrease natural gas use in its boilers. Photo: Mercer Celgar

Mercer Celgar receiving $5 million provincial grant

The money is slated to decrease natural gas use in the company’s boilers

Mercer Celgar is receiving $5 million to decrease natural gas use in its boilers. Photo: Mercer Celgar