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Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears
FILE - Usher performs at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2016 at Barclays Center in New York on Oct. 27, 2016. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Unifor national president Lana Payne attends a news conference in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Unionized workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada have ratified a three-year agreement. Payne issued a statement today saying the deal will mean tremendous gains for autoworkers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers
Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused
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Property owners had to clear truck loads of refuse left behind by a squatter at a Marsh Creek property outside of Fruitvale. Photos: Submitted

West Kootenay landowners frustrated, cleaning up squatter’s mess

Over 14 truckloads of garbage and recyclables hauled from rural property

Property owners had to clear truck loads of refuse left behind by a squatter at a Marsh Creek property outside of Fruitvale. Photos: Submitted
Striking Rockwool workers headed to the 68th Street turnoff on Monday to mark Labour Day with a march and demonstration to remind the public they are on strike and the reason Labour Day is a holiday because of union actions like theirs. Photo Karen McKinley

Labour Day in Grand Forks marked with strike

Rockwool workers march to garner public support in ongoing labour dispute

Striking Rockwool workers headed to the 68th Street turnoff on Monday to mark Labour Day with a march and demonstration to remind the public they are on strike and the reason Labour Day is a holiday because of union actions like theirs. Photo Karen McKinley
Some 90 people gathered in front of the museum on Saturday, August 25, to protest the firing of Tammy Bradford, Creston Museum manager for 25 years. (Photo courtesy Creston Museum Protest March/Facebook)

Public meeting called for Sept. 11 over Creston museum manager

The termination of the employment of the long-time manager of the Creston…

Some 90 people gathered in front of the museum on Saturday, August 25, to protest the firing of Tammy Bradford, Creston Museum manager for 25 years. (Photo courtesy Creston Museum Protest March/Facebook)
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Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)
Kelowna residents shocked by apparent Nazi salute at anti-SOGI march
A pedestrian carries an umbrella as light rain falls in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of British Columbia’s coast ahead of a storm expected Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Drought makes B.C. more vulnerable than usual to first fall storm
A CN Rail train moves cargo containers at the Centerm Container Terminal at port in Vancouver, on Friday, July 14, 2023.The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says container shipments are falling fast, as consumer demand weakens amid a sputtering economy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Container shipments drop at Port of Vancouver along with the economy
Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters gather on the sixth anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency in Victoria on April 14, 2022. Numbers released by the BC Coroners Service show 174 people died from the toxic supply in August 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
174 people died from toxic drug supply in August, B.C. coroner finds
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Graeme and Laura Carlson called the 2023 Tour De Cure a success despite the fundraising race ending early due to extreme heat and smoke. photo submitted.

Grand Forks Tour De Cure riders call race success

Heat and smoke cut off ride, but Carlsons say goals were met

Graeme and Laura Carlson called the 2023 Tour De Cure a success despite the fundraising race ending early due to extreme heat and smoke. photo submitted.
Kettle Valley Food Co-op Harvest Fest returns to the Boundary Museum and Archives Sept 9. photo submitted by Boundary Museum

Kettle Valley Food Co-op Harvest Fest in Grand Forks returns Sept. 9

Annual celebration will feature locally-produced food

Kettle Valley Food Co-op Harvest Fest returns to the Boundary Museum and Archives Sept 9. photo submitted by Boundary Museum
Campfire. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)

Campfire ban lifted across the Kootenays

A campfire ban in the Kootenays has been lifted as fire officials…

Campfire. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)
A man has been found not guilty of assault for allegedly spitting on a woman at Nelson’s Empire Coffee during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. File photo

Nelson man found not guilty of COVID-19 spitting incident

Jeremy Undershute was acquitted in a Castlegar courtroom

A man has been found not guilty of assault for allegedly spitting on a woman at Nelson’s Empire Coffee during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. File photo
Someone in Castlegar has won $2 million in the BC/49 lottery. Image: Playnow.com

$2 million lottery ticket sold in Castlegar

The winning ticket was for Wednesday night’s BC/49 draw

Someone in Castlegar has won $2 million in the BC/49 lottery. Image: Playnow.com
A dead fish on the shore of Kootenay Lake on July 25, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Government scientists can’t explain dead fish on Kootenay Lake shores

Bacteria, viruses, warm temperature and oxygen deficiency ruled out

A dead fish on the shore of Kootenay Lake on July 25, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
A dead fish on the shore of Kootenay Lake on July 25, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Government scientists can’t explain dead fish on Kootenay Lake shores

Bacteria, viruses, warm temperature and oxygen deficiency ruled out

A dead fish on the shore of Kootenay Lake on July 25, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The fundraiser runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 15. Photo: Unsplash

Fundraiser in memory of Kootenay surgeon kicks off Sept. 4

Operation Owatz aims to raise $30,000 to benefit surgical patients at KBRH

The fundraiser runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 15. Photo: Unsplash
Sandra Sawatzky’s The Age of Uncertainty is a Medieval-style embroidered piece focusing on social issues while highlighting the damage humanity has done to the natural world. Photo submitted

Latest exhibits at Grand Forks’ Gallery 2 focus on global issues

Brent Bukowski: The Depths of Perception and Sandra Sawatzky’s The Age of Uncertainty running until Nov. 10

Sandra Sawatzky’s The Age of Uncertainty is a Medieval-style embroidered piece focusing on social issues while highlighting the damage humanity has done to the natural world. Photo submitted
There were no fight cancellations during June and July at Castlegar’s airport. Photo: Betsy Kline

No cancellations at Castlegar airport during June and July

Passenger traffic was also good this summer

There were no fight cancellations during June and July at Castlegar’s airport. Photo: Betsy Kline
A small but lively crowd attended the first Death Cafe in three years at the Grand Forks Public Library on Saturday. Plans are to hold regular meetings again, where people can talk openly about their concerns and experiences with end-of-life issues. Photo Karen McKinley

Don’t fear the reaper: Death Cafe returns to Grand Forks’ library

Regular discussion group talks experiences, wills, legal rights

A small but lively crowd attended the first Death Cafe in three years at the Grand Forks Public Library on Saturday. Plans are to hold regular meetings again, where people can talk openly about their concerns and experiences with end-of-life issues. Photo Karen McKinley
Trail City Hall, Aug. 29. The city has three weeks to respond to a civil claim filed by Michelle McIsaac, a former corporate administrator. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Former top administrator files lawsuit against City of Trail

Lawsuit claims city’s actions were harsh, vindictive, reprehensible and malicious

Trail City Hall, Aug. 29. The city has three weeks to respond to a civil claim filed by Michelle McIsaac, a former corporate administrator. Photo: Sheri Regnier
Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison (left) and Barrie—Innisfil MP John Brassard (right) at the Cranbrook Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 26. Trevor Crawley photo.

Conservative MP talks housing crisis, affordability during tour through Cranbrook

MPs say feds need to do more to control spending, work with municipalities to incentivize housing

Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison (left) and Barrie—Innisfil MP John Brassard (right) at the Cranbrook Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 26. Trevor Crawley photo.
Lake Koocanusa. Photo submitted.

Kootenay watershed pollution discussions ongoing between Canada, U.S.

Dialogue between Canada and the United States over mining pollution concerns in…

Lake Koocanusa. Photo submitted.
Jet Fumerton will celebrate her 100th birthday September 9.

Jet Fumerton marks centenary

Renowned Creston hockey player turning 100 Sept. 9

Jet Fumerton will celebrate her 100th birthday September 9.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo

RDCK votes to continue community emergency planning

The project helps communities develop local preparedness contingencies

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo
Northern pike taken from Columbia River near Robson. Trail Times file photo

Columbia River invasive species fishout taking place Aug. 26 – Sept. 4

Walleye and northern pike beware — derby taking place from Castlegar to US border

Northern pike taken from Columbia River near Robson. Trail Times file photo