Symphony of the Kootenays in Jeopardy
The non-profit organization that runs the Symphony of the Kootenays has decided to dissolve itself unless four new people come forward to sit on its dwindling board of directors of at a special meeting coming up on May 16 in Cranbrook. But Hans Dekkers, the president of the society, says that even if four people […]
Greenwood gold water gets official award
It's official. The City of Greenwood now has the trophy plate to prove it has the best tasting municipal water in the world. City mayor, Nipper Kettle, was presented the award during a "Best Tasting Water in the World" ceremony in Greenwood Friday, May 11. More than 200 people packed the McArthur Centre in downtown Greenwood...
Online chicken survey intended to prevent council from running 'afowl' of public opinion
The chickens are ruling the roost once again, and the puns are flying fast and furious after city councillor Deb McIntosh requested a public meeting discussing whether the city should allow residents to raise chickens on urban properties in Castlegar. At council’s regular meeting Monday night, McIntosh said the city had allowed...
Time's almost up to sponsor a sculpture for this year's SculptureWalk!
Wednesday is the last day to sponsor a sculpture in this year’s SculptureWalk, then it’s full steam ahead to the Installation Day and Opening Gala on May 26. We will soon be welcoming 30 new sculptures into Castlegar’s downtown core – our biggest event yet. It’s a stellar crop this year, featuring unique, stunning works of...
LETTER: Not everyone impressed with city delegation to Embetsu
To the Editor: Once again it is spring in the land of Happily Ever After and the mayor's thoughts have turned to travel. Some time ago in his not so peaceful court he was rebuked for his travel plans to a far and distant kingdom. However, being the King of the land, he said to his court, nay I shall bring this back to court...
Regional rivalries rolled out when derby crashes Castlegar
Mark your calendars! May 12, roller derby takes Castlegar by storm when the derby dames of the West Kootenay Womens Rollers Derby League once again battle it out for supremacy and bragging rights on the track. This double-header event features Salmo’s Babes of Brutality taking on the home town team, Castlegar’s Dam City...
Introducing new Castlegar guide to resources for seniors
A helpful, up-to-date, easy to read resources guide to services for seniors is now available for residents in the Castlegar area. The guide was funded by Interior Health and produced by the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Crisis Line. Publicly-funded and private services listed in the guide range from government services,...
Bruce Cockburn comes to play at Capitol Theatre in August
The Royal is very proud to announce the second show in our Capitol Theatre Series: An Evening with Canadian icon/singer/songwriter/activist Bruce Cockburn on Tuesday, August 7. For over four decades Bruce Cockburn has been a staple in Canadian music as an ever evolving and skilled lyricist and musician. Cockburn is truly a Canadian legend and […]
Llama drama - police, fire, council members and residents halt llama's scenic tour of city
Police, fire, two city councillors and a group of residents (a total of as many as 15 people) mobilized this morning to recapture an escaped llama – that’s right, a llama. Cocoa the llama led authorities on a merry chase through the city this morning that lasted several hours and spanned several sections of the […]
Author Grant Lawrence reads to appreciative audience in Grand Forks
Grant Lawrence, author of the award-winning book Adventures in Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and other stories from Desolation Sound, read to an engaged audience of more than 50 CBC fans, avid readers and coastal travellers during his appearance at the Grand Forks and District Public Library, Tuesday, April 24. Lawrence’s […]
