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19-year-old Jasmine Beausoleil was killed in a collision between a Purolator van and a transit bus in June 2022. Photo: Submitted

Mom searches for recipients of organs donated by daughter after Castlegar crash

Young woman killed in 2022 transit bus and Purolator van collision was an organ donor

19-year-old Jasmine Beausoleil was killed in a collision between a Purolator van and a transit bus in June 2022. Photo: Submitted
Multiple agencies joined together to rescue a fallen climber at the Kinnaird Bluffs near Castlegar on Aug. 13. Photo: Castlegar Search and Rescue

Helicopter used to rescue fallen rock climber near Castlegar

A man climbing the Kinnaird Bluffs on Sunday was seriously injured

Multiple agencies joined together to rescue a fallen climber at the Kinnaird Bluffs near Castlegar on Aug. 13. Photo: Castlegar Search and Rescue
Castlegar Deputy Fire Chief Nick Ahlfeld (R) strategizes with a B.C. Wildfire Service firefighter (L) at the site of the Davidson Brook wildfire. The fire has burned over two hectares within the City of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar wildfire now ‘being held’

Fire not expected to spread any further

Castlegar Deputy Fire Chief Nick Ahlfeld (R) strategizes with a B.C. Wildfire Service firefighter (L) at the site of the Davidson Brook wildfire. The fire has burned over two hectares within the City of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline
The human-caused Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar began on Aug. 5. Photos: Betsy Kline

PHOTOS: Attacking Castlegar’s wildfire

The human-caused Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar started on Aug. 5

The human-caused Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar began on Aug. 5. Photos: Betsy Kline
The Davidson Brook Wildfire is on the west edge of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar wildfire: Day 2 update

Firefighters continue to fight the Davidson Creek wildfire

The Davidson Brook Wildfire is on the west edge of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline
An arson fire severely damaged a Canadian Pacific Rail bridge in Genelle Aug. 4. Photo: KBRFR

Arson causes $1 million in damages to CP Rail bridge in Genelle

The fire took place at the rail bridge that crosses China Creek

An arson fire severely damaged a Canadian Pacific Rail bridge in Genelle Aug. 4. Photo: KBRFR
Crews responding to a wildfire just west of Castlegar, Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Betsy Kline

Crews responding to wildfire near Castlegar

B.C. Wildfire aerial attack began within 30 minutes of discovery

Crews responding to a wildfire just west of Castlegar, Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Betsy Kline
Crews responding to a wildfire just west of Castlegar, Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Betsy Kline

UPDATE: Crews continue to fight Castlegar wildfire Sunday

The Donaldson Creek wildfire is within Castlegar city limits

Crews responding to a wildfire just west of Castlegar, Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Betsy Kline
The suspicious fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 near Zuckerburg Island. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar firefighters respond to 5th suspicious fire this week

The fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4

The suspicious fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 near Zuckerburg Island. Photo: Betsy Kline
A suspicious wildland fire in Fairview grew to 100 metres by 200 metres on July 30. Photo: CFD

Police identify ‘person of interest’ in suspicious Castlegar fires

‘There has been a concerning amount of fires’

A suspicious wildland fire in Fairview grew to 100 metres by 200 metres on July 30. Photo: CFD
Smoke from a Tarrys truck and trailer fire could be seen billowing for kilometres. Photo: Submitted

One man killed, another injured in two Tarrys area fires

A fire on McHardy Road in Shoreacres took the life of the home’s occupant Wednesday night

Smoke from a Tarrys truck and trailer fire could be seen billowing for kilometres. Photo: Submitted
The Castlegar Fire Department has put out two suspicious fires in two days. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar Fire Department puts out second suspicious fire in two days

The fire was in a treed area near Connors Road Monday evening

The Castlegar Fire Department has put out two suspicious fires in two days. Photo: Betsy Kline
Mercer Celgar will shut down for the month of August. Photo: John Boivin

Mercer to shut down Castlegar mill for one month due to Vancouver port strike

The port strike has disrupted rail traffic

Mercer Celgar will shut down for the month of August. Photo: John Boivin
Pierre Poilievre visited Trail on July 13. Photos: Trail Times

Poilievre pitches Conservatives as ‘common sense’ party in Trail, Castlegar

Poilievre held a rally in Trail before visiting Kalesnikoff Lumber

Pierre Poilievre visited Trail on July 13. Photos: Trail Times
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period, June 16, 2023, in Ottawa. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre visiting Castlegar and Trail today

Meet and greet will be held in Trail at 12:45 p.m. Thursday

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period, June 16, 2023, in Ottawa. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Pass Creek Gospel Music Festival 2022. Photo: Submitted

Gospel Music festival coming to Castlegar July 21 – 22

The event will take place at the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds

Pass Creek Gospel Music Festival 2022. Photo: Submitted
This boat struck rocks near the Kinnaird Bridge and flipped over on July 7. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar men rescue father and son after boat flips on Columbia River

The boat struck rocks near the Kinnaird Bridge

This boat struck rocks near the Kinnaird Bridge and flipped over on July 7. Photo: Submitted
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Waylon Jesse Edey will take place at the Nelson Law Courts. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Coroner’s inquest called in fatal Castlegar police shooting

Inquest into the death of Waylon Edey will take place in August at the Nelson Law Courts

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Waylon Jesse Edey will take place at the Nelson Law Courts. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
A BC Transit bus was hit by a Purolator van on June 30, 2022, near Castlegar. File photo

Charges laid in 2022 fatal transit bus crash near Castlegar

A Purolator van struck a BC Transit Bus on June 30, 2022

A BC Transit bus was hit by a Purolator van on June 30, 2022, near Castlegar. File photo
Blooms from the 2023 BC Yukon Peony Show. Photos: Betsy Kline

Blooms abound at BC/Yukon peony show held in Castlegar

Lots of West Kootenay winners

Blooms from the 2023 BC Yukon Peony Show. Photos: Betsy Kline