The Company of Selkirk Vintners seeks new members
Photo : The Company of Selkirk Vintners’ Master Vintager, Dr. Peter Wood (left), and Master Vintner Ben Thor-Larsen (right) recently met at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus to prune the grapevines. The company has been growing grapes at the campus and producing wine for over 35 years and is actively seeking new members. A little taste […]
Cash for Castlegar Sculpturewalk
On Feb. 23, CBT community liaison Wayne Lundeberg presented a cheque for $10,000 to Pat Field, project manager of ScupltureWalk Castlegar. CBT’s contribution will support start-up costs of the project, as well as provide mentorship opportunities for participating artists. “SculptureWalk Castlegar is an innovative approach...
Barney Bentall coming to Rossland
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture presents Barney Bentall, sponsored by Teck, Trail Operations. Bentall will be fresh from the Olympics, having welcomed the torch with his group the Grand Cariboo Opry and playing free shows in Whistler Village during the games. He will be arriving at the Rossland Miners’ Hall Sunday March 14th. […]
Locals get owly over wildlife
In life one thing often leads to another – and that’s how it is with an upcoming owl nest box building workshop in Blueberry Creek near Castlegar. In 2009 a very observant member of the public sighted, and reported, an endangered western screech-owl in the vicinity of Blueberry Creek. This led to the discovery of a breeding...
You're invited to open house/unveiling at hospital chapel
The Trail Health Care Facilities Spiritual Care Committee is holding an Open House on Thursday, Feb. 25 in the KBRH Chapel/Reflection Room on the third floor of the hospital. The community is welcome anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view the newly installed, and spectacularly beautiful, stained glass window. The chapel was...
27 Dresses set to impress
by Tiffany KandaThe Steps Dance Company has been working hard to create a once in a life time opportunity.They will be presenting a fashion show titled 27 Dresses, which will show case wedding dresses throughout the century. It is truly a celebration of women. The 27 wedding dresses will be modeled by community members and […]
Youth needn't be 'Bored in Castlegar'
Teens - We want your input! Are you a youth between the ages of 13 and 19? Are you sometimes feeling bored around Castlegar? In fact, there is a lot to do or be a part of in our area, but sometimes it is hard to find out about these wonderful things. And that is why we want to help you. How do you ask? A website. Simple....
Last chance to win big bucks in CBT writing challenge
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), in partnership with Selkirk College, is hosting free writing workshops for youth aged 15 to 29 on Feb. 27 in Trail, Nelson and Castlegar for those interested in submitting short stories to CBT’s SCRATCH Writing Challenge. “These workshops are a great learning opportunity for all aspiring writers,...
Grants available for artists
The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) is inviting individuals of all artistic disciplines - as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations - to apply for funding provided by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) under its Arts, Culture and Heritage granting program, which was recently awarded $550,000 for the 2010/11 fiscal...
Art Walk 2010 Artist Applications Ready
It’s time to start creating! Applications for Castlegar Art Walk 2010 are now available. “We’re trying something new this year”, said Jacquie Hamilton, who volunteers with the Art/Walk Committee – “we’re circulating the information about Castlegar's 2010 Art Walk via email instead of using Canada Post.” Artists who want to ...
