Castlegar's New Confluence Building Now Open
Finally, the Kootenays have a gateway building worthy of the region's splendour. Castlegar's newest landmark is The Confluence, a beacon of architectural innovation and community spirit located at 1995 6th Ave. Designed by Kootenay-based Cover Architecture, the $8.7 million, 8,300-square-foot…
Win Summer Sendoff Concert Tickets
Even though Castlegar enjoys the longest summer in the Kootenays, with residents and visitors often mountain biking and rock climbing into November, the city will be celebrating a Summer Sendoff concert on September 7 at Tailout Brewing. Music will start around 6pm and finish at 10pm with three…
Meet Metal Artist Willow Enewold
Willow Enewold made a mid-life career change few others would be brave enough to do: she left the day-to-day office work of her successful accounting practice for "the hammering, the noise, the filth, the machines and the tools" of metal artistry. She still owns the accounting firm but these days…
Meet Castlegar Photographer Josh Fogal
Although he's only been doing photography professionally for three years, Josh Fogal already has his work being showcased in the Kootenay Gallery. Born and raised in Castlegar, Josh says he was always inspired by the local animals and scenery to pick up a camera and he finally did so when he got…
Meet Castlegar Photographer Jamie Isaacs
Jamie Isaacs grew up in the West Kootenay region and has been photographing wildlife and landscapes since around the time she moved to Krestova, just north of Castlegar, in 2009. She says she finds the mountains and beaches surrounding her home grounding and photography allows her to connect with…
Castlegar's Sculpture Walk 2023 – Here's How To Vote For Your Favourites
There are many reasons why Castlegar is the official "Sculpture Capital of Canada" and one of the main ones is the fact that for the past decade the city has hosted an annual Sculpture Walk event. Artists from the Kootenay region and beyond have their work displayed in and around the downtown core…
Meet Castlegar Photographer Dan Salekin
If you've attended the Castlegar Craft and Farmers markets, you've probably seen Dan Salekin. He's usually wearing a fun T-shirt and standing in front of a booth showcasing his photographs, most of which have been taken in and around the city. Dan was born and raised in Castlegar and says he's been…
Meet Acrylic Painter Mirja Vahala
If you've visited the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar before, chances are you've seen the work of painter Mirja Vahala. Her beautiful acrylic landscapes are a regular sight at the gallery as well as at many other locations around the Kootenays. Her art studio is based in Robson, just across…
Meet Artist, Seamstress, and Designer Sue Reed
Sue Reed is the talented artist and seamstress behind the brand Dreamscape Studio, which specializes in custom, unique, and individualized handbags, wallets, purses, and more. Based in Ootischenia, the community on the eastern side of the Columbia River across from Castlegar, Sue designs…
Meet Videographer Tyler Hadikin of Stacked Films
Tyler Hadikin is a local videographer who has done work for a variety of clients, from X Games athletes and real estate agents to East and West Kootenay businesses and all manner of events. He's created some of our favourite short films about Castlegar over the years and we've shared some of them…
Meet Metal Artist Lisa Huth
Lisa Huth is a metal artist, blacksmith, and welder based in Pass Creek, just north of Castlegar. Her preferred medium is steel and she’s done commissions for clients that include everything from railings to sculptures and she’s also created pieces that have been showcased in such festivals as…
Meet Watercolour Painter Tara Smith
Tara Smith was born and raised in the Kootenays and like most local children she was introduced to the sport of fishing at a young age. These days she's busy teaching her own two kids how to fish but occasionally she finds some free time to paint watercolours of, you guessed it, fish. Specifically…