There's a new and exciting resource available to Aboriginal people throughout the region, according to Kris Taks, executive director of the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society “The Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (C.O.I.N.S) formed in September 2012 and formally registered as a non-profit society in March 2013,” Taks ...

Inside the stone walls of Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts building in Nelson, a feast of handmade treasures await shoppers looking to make an impression for that special someone this holiday season. The annual KSA Winter Show & Sale comes to the campus at 606 Victoria Street on December 6th and 7th. Eight KSA alumni...

For those of you who were not at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds this past Labour Day long weekend, you  would  have missed out on an amazing weekend of incredible music, amazing comradery, and unparalleled camping  along the Kettle River. From Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2013, the Rock Creek Fairgrounds played home to the Ponderosa  Arts...

Selkirk College celebrated cultures from around the world last month at its 18th Annual Intercultural Fair. In conjunction with Canada's International Education Week (November 18 to 22), the lively event at The Pit on the Castlegar Campus brought together students in a sharing of cultures on November 21. Selkirk College has...

Singer-songerwriters Samantha Scott and Scott Dunbar came to Grand Forks this week to entertain local indie music lovers. The duo, known as "Socks and Shoes," performed at private venues in Grand Forks but also serenaded the public while they were in the region.  Video courtesy of Megan Kienas.  You can purchase a recording...

The elegant crowd at Gallery 2's 22nd annual Wine Tasting were transported back in time thanks to the nostalgic Christmas cards glittering down at them and the abundance of retro comfort foods that enticed them into every room of the Old Court House building on Saturday 23rd November. Each guest was welcomed with a program ...

A video posted on You Tube depicting grocery-store owner Danny Ferraro directing customers away from a Sensible BC petition (to decriminilize marijuana) has created a furor on social media, with many people committing to boycott the popular Trail store (Ferraros also have a grocery in Rossland). A Trail Champion reporter was...

Rara Avis Dancers are pleased to present the 10th Annual Dance Extravaganza and Yuletide World Market on Thursday, Dec 5th, 2013 at the Grand Forks Secondary School Auditorium.   Over a dozen dance troupes from the Boundary area will be coming together to perform their latest works, offering a rich and varied cultural...

Spotlight Films   presents   the 6th film of our 10th season!    20 FEET FROM STARDOM Tuesday, November 19th 7:30 pm @ The Gem Theatre     Greetings to all Spotlight Films members, sponsors, and friends:    This coming Tuesday, November 19th (a week earlier than usual) Spotlight Films will be screening the highly acclaimed ...

Area youth will be sharing stories of challenge, resilience and inspiration this Saturday at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall at a special TEDx event. TEDx events are designed to give communities an opportunity to stimulate dialogue. This Saturday’s event is co-sponsored by Selkirk College and School District 8 with...