Lemon Creek Archaeology Field School ready for summer 2013
Offering evidence of a First Nation community dating back to 1000 B.C., a site located at Slocan Narrows near Lemon Creek has been the focus of intense archeological research for more than a decade. For the last four years it has also served as the location for an innovative archeological field school. Co-Directed by Hamilton […]
Grand Forks home to top Canadian nail enhancement artist
Grand Forks is home to many talented people, but who knew you could have your nails done by the top nail enhancement artist in the country? Our own Robyn Schwartz, owner of Polished and Pampered Hair and Esthetics on Market Avenue in Grand Forks, took home the prestigious Contessa Hairstylist Award for top Canadian nail […]
OP/ED: Ninja knickers to the rescue
I was cruising around Pinterest one day and found a quote that struck something deep inside me. It read, “I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.” (I know, deep, right?) Anyway,I gasped in excitement and thought, “Oh my gawsh, that’s totally me!” and quickly ‘pinned’ it before moving on to other sparkly […]
Downtown building to get face lift
A very visible building in the city's downtown core is gearing up for a facelift after being purchased by Element Club, Bar & Grill owners George and Florio Vassilakakis. The building at 270 Columbia Ave., adjacent to the Element and currently housing the SculptureWalk offices and Book Co., will be gutted and renovated...
Federal minister at Castlegar library to announce $14,000 grant
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will be at the Castlegar and District Public Library at 11 a.m. Friday to announce federal funding for upgrades to the library. This stop wraps up Yelich’s week-long B.C. visit, in which she’s announced funding for a handful of projects coming from the Community […]
Successful outdoor market to continue indoors
The Trail Outdoor Market has met with such success, it is now continuing indoors. A joint initiative between the City of Trail, the Downtown Opportunities and Action Planning and the Chamber of Commerce, the Trail Market had its debut on June 15 on the esplanade near Jubilee Park. A committee, including city councillor Eleanor Gattafoni […]
From cops to computers: helping a Castlegar child with Autism
What do cops, motorbikes and iPads have in common? They’re all helping make a child’s life better here in Castlegar through the Cops For Kids program, according to RCMP Const. Rob Gardner. On Nov. 9, Gardner (a Cops For Kids rider) met eight-year-old Cops For Kids ambassador Connor Lauriault, who lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
CBT offers $150,000 for youth projects
Columbia Basin Trust is making $150,000 available for projects that benefit Basin youth through two granting programs. “We confirmed in our 2011-2015 Youth Initiatives Strategic Plan that we wanted to continue to support a range of opportunities that allow youth to engage with their communities and one another,” said Sabrina Curtis, CBT Director, Sector Initiatives. […]
An evening of decadence and delight awaits
More delicious chocolate, more savory appetizers and even more fun await you at the second annual Chocolate and Champagne event hosted by the Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society (CLAAS). This wildly popular fundraiser will kick your Christmas season off right on Friday, November 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. hosted at the beautiful […]
Grand opening of Rotary outdoor gym in Twin Rivers Park
Yesterday saw the opening of a novel amenity for Castlegar, furthering the city’s focus on green alternatives and healthy community. About 25 people were on hand to see the ribbon cut for the Castlegar Rotary’s outdoor gymnasium, just off the Millennium Walkway, slightly south of the main parking lot. The brain child of Rotary...
