Castlegar

• Doukhobors receive apology from B.C. for historic wrongs

  British Columbia's attorney general formally apologized to members of the Doukhobor religious group who were forcibly taken from their parents more than 70 years ago.

  Politics

  Feb 1
  
• Castlegar, B.C. residents petitioning to save Pioneer Arena

  The city plans to demolish the aging rink and replace it with new housing and commercial space. Arena users are protesting the plan.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
  
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• Trail resident killed in pedestrian collision south of Castlegar

  RCMP say the driver of the white Ford F150 pick-up truck remained at the scene and was cooperative.

  Traffic

  Dec 16, 2023
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• B.C. communities team up to honour the heroes of Ukraine

  Kelowna, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Castlegar took part Saturday in the first charity walk in B.C. to commemorate the fallen in the Ukraine and those continuing the fight.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2023
• Castlegar resident, 20, dead after truck careens down 600-foot embankment

  Police say the driver and lone-occupant was thrown from the vehicle. The accident happened along Deer Park Forest Service Road.

  Traffic

  Sep 19, 2023
• Molotov cocktails thrown overnight at B.C. house: RCMP

  Castlegar RCMP say they and the fire department were called to the 2900 block of 5th Avenue at around 1 a.m., after reports of a house fire.

  Crime

  Sep 12, 2023
• Meth, fentanyl, rifle seized during traffic stop: Castlegar RCMP

  While searching the vehicle, police say they found a loaded rifle, an airsoft gun and a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

  Crime

  Sep 8, 2023
• Another inquest jury recommends police body cameras after B.C. man fatally shot

  The inquest was held to find the facts behind the fatal police shooting of 39-year-old Waylon Edey of Yahk, B.C., who died in January 2015 after a traffic stop in Castlegar.

  Crime

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Rainfall records washed away in five B.C. cities during late August storm

  Environment Canada reported that there were five cities that experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall over the previous 24 hours.

  Weather

  Aug 31, 2023
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• 2 die in Highway 3A crash near Castlegar

  'The initial investigation has determined that the driver of the Toyota Corolla lost control on slippery roads and was struck by the oncoming truck,' RCMP said. 

  Traffic

  Feb 27, 2023