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OP/ED: Not a one-horse race after all in B.C. election

by Kyra Hoggan on 14 Apr 2013
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Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett (left) and Liberal Candidate Jim Postnikoff kick off campaign

Hmmmm – it looks like the provincial election isn't going to be the humdrum rubber-stamp we were all expecting for the West Kootenay region.

Bill Bennett, MLA and B.C. Minister, was in Castlegar today to acclaim Jim Postnikoff as the BC Liberal candidate – meaning two-term incumbent Katrine Conroy (NDP) won't be just walking away with the win, as it appeared might be the case just last week.

Selkirk teams with local business to compost for Earth Day

by Contributor on 14 Apr 2013
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Selkirk teams with local business to compost for Earth Day

For two weeks this year, in celebration of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, the downtown Castlegar office of RHC Insurance, with the help of Gaia Janitorial Services, is sending their compostables like lunch scraps, coffee grounds and used paper towels over to Selkirk College.

In 2011, Selkirk College began operating a large composting vessel as part of a pilot composting program on their Castlegar campus.

Party your way to equitable politics?

by Contributor on 14 Apr 2013
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Party your way to equitable politics?

The under 45 generation are getting tired of working and studying more, to have less. With rising home prices, cost of living, and incomparable wages, young people and their families are being squeezed of time, and income, and are being forced into crushing debt. On April 15 - 17, from 7 – 10 p.m. at Birchbank Golf Club (Trail), Dam Inn Pub (South Slocan), Finley’s Irish Pub (Nelson) the Generation Squeeze Campaign deals its first round to local supporters looking to party their way to a better generation deal for young people.

BC Hockey to discuss raising the age for legal bodychecking

by Castlegar Source on 14 Apr 2013
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To bodycheck or not to bodycheck, that is the question being raised by BC Hockey.

Bill Bennett's Castlegar visit today coincided with a press release issued from his ministry regarding bodychecking in youth hockey. Bennett, B.C. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, didn't speak to the release, as he was here to acclaim BC Liberal candidate for the West Kootenay Riding Jim Postnikoff, but the issue is sure to garner some attention from sports fans in the region.

COMMENT: Parents need to take action to prevent cyberbullying

by Shara JJ Cooper on 14 Apr 2013
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Shara Cooper

Like most parents in Canada, I have grieved for Rehtaeh Parsons, the 17-year-old teenager that committed suicide April 7 after being sexually assaulted two years ago. After the assault, she was cyberbullied until her breaking point.

As a parent, this terrifies me. I know I am in way over my head. Every parent feels that “kids didn’t act like that when I was young.” But for parents today, it’s a little more accurate.

UPDATED: Crews remove rock slide near Lardeau

by Nelson Daily staff on 13 Apr 2013
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A few big nuggets needed to be removed before Highway 31 could be re-opened north of Lardeau. — Photos courtesy Ministry of Highways

The slide that halted traffic in both directions on Highway 31 two kilometers north of Lardeau has been removed.

However, a few divots still remain in the pavement as the Thursday morning slide dropped a few major nuggets of granite onto the road at around 1 a.m..

The slide, measuring a 200-metre wide are, impacted residents in the Meadow Creek, Johnsons Landing and Argenta.

Richmond plays Victoria in final of 2013 Fred ‘Cyclone’ Taylor Cup

by Nelson Daily Sports on 13 Apr 2013
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Rebels lost another close one Saturday, dropping a 3-2 decision to Richmond. — The Nelson Daily photo

Island champion Victoria Cougars meet Richmond Sockeyes in the the 2013 Fred ‘Cyclone’ Taylor Cup Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

The Cougars advanced to the final by slamming the host Comox Valley Glacier Kings 6-1 Saturday.

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champ Castlegar Rebels meet the Glacier Kings for the bronze medal.

The Rebels finished the round robin at 1-2 with its only win coming against the host club with a 5-4 victory against the Glacier Kings.

Richmond books ticket to Cyclone Final; Rebels play waiting game

No acclamation win for Conroy - Liberals declare West Kootenay candidate

by Contributor on 13 Apr 2013
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No acclamation win for Conroy - Liberals declare West Kootenay candidate

Today's BC Liberals have announced that Jim Postnikoff will be their candidate in Kootenay West for the upcoming provincial election.

Postnikoff is a small business owner and worked as a millwright in the mining and forestry industries for 25 years.

RCMP looking for person responsible for damaging highway signs

by Contributor on 11 Apr 2013
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RCMP looking for person responsible for damaging highway signs

Nelson RCMP is requesting the assistance of the public to identify those responsible for damaging several signs on Highway 6 between Crescent Valley and Slocan Park in the early morning hours of March 23 (Saturday).
 
Sometime overnight between (Friday) March 22 and (Saturday) March 23, someone drove a vehicle into the ditches and over highway signs along Highway 6 between Crescent Valley, BC and Slocan Park.

Lubin scores twice to power the Rebels past Comox Valley

by Nelson Daily Sports on 11 Apr 2013
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Lubin scores twice to power the Rebels past Comox Valley

Bryan Lubin scored twice to spark Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champion Castlegar Rebels to a 3-1 win over the host Glacier Kings in opening day action at the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup Championships Thursday at the Comox Sports Centre.

Castlegar held period leads of 2-0 and 3-1.

The Rebels now play Victoria Cougars Friday at 3:30 p.m.

The Cougars lost 5-2 to Pacific Junior Hockey League winner Richmond Sockeyes.

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