For the first time since iDIDaRide has started, e-bikes will be welcomed into this event on a trial basis. Details are being worked out. There are 3 bike events, and e-bikes are welcome to join in either the 11km,17km, or 35km. The e-bikes will run separately...

Join the 2024 Trail Ambassador Program in the Bailey Theatre, Friday, May 10 at 7 pm for their annual pageant. The Trail Ambassador Program is ready to present the hard work of the 2023/2024 Trail Ambassador Candidates. In an entertaining evening like no other pageant...

In the Columbia Basin, there's no denying the presence of exceptional campsites and recreational trail networks, which are among the best in the province, if not the entire country. But what's the secret behind their upkeep and management? It's not by chance. The...

Selkirk College students determinedly pushing towards the end of the winter semester hit pause to recognize outstanding achievement in the classroom over the last academic year. The annual UAS Excellence Awards are handed out to celebrate students in the School of...

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is issuing a critical alert to all anglers in the region, urging vigilance to prevent the introduction of whirling disease into waterbodies across the Central Kootenay Region. This urgent call comes in response to...

  In a time of war and division, Vera Maloff’s newly published book on one man’s pacifist convictions has never been so relevant. That one man was Vera’s grandfather. They Called Him a Radical: The Memoirs of Pete Maloff and the Making of a Doukhobor Pacifist is...

Whether it be the skyrocketing daily costs of daily essentials or the constant media messaging about how doomed we are, it is hard to beat the climate blues these days.  Are there any affordable, practical solutions that actually make a difference? The West Kootenay...

On Sunday, April 28, the Slocan Valley Threads Guild will open the gate to one of our favourite events. Inside and out, the Guild will be transformed into a festive marketplace from 10am. until 2pm Members have been collecting donations all year to provide materials...

Selkirk College will continue welcoming learners from across the world after the federal government’s recent decision to cap international study permit applications. In response to the new federal requirement, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future...

The Village of Kaslo Mayor and Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Baker as its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Robert, who currently serves as the Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture at the City of Trail will begin his new...

This year, Kaslo Riding Club is embarking on a PASS WIDE & SLOW campaign to raise awareness and educate riders and other road users on safe practices to avoid dangerous and potentially life taking accidents. We hope that others will join in and help us spread the...

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) will bid farewell to Executive Director Jocelyn Carver in September 2024. After nine years in the role, Jocelyn plans to take some time off before moving on to her next professional endeavour. Ms. Carver joined the...

Photo Credit: Barbarich Photography Over 230 individuals on 42 teams registered to walk for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 24th to support the community and boy did they raise funds. The community pledged an almost record-breaking $99,447...

Preparations for ArtWalk 2024 have begun! Applications for artists and venues are now open. The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) hopes to make the 36th annual ArtWalk another boom for artists and art lovers alike; 2023 was an overwhelming success, with over...

Selkirk College is renewing its strategic plan, and asking for public input on how it can best meet regional labour market demands and educational aspirations. Since the mid-1960s, Selkirk College has been an essential economic and cultural driver that contributes...