Hospital Access Changes (with updated site map)
Here's a message from Interior Health for everyone who needs to go to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital: Patients and visitors are advised that the access route to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) is changing. The walkway that runs around the construction zone will be adjusted effective Nov. 25. Signage will...
Top Gun Movie Night Supports Food Bank and Air Cadets
The Castlegar Air Cadets recently invited the public to join them for a movie night at the Castle Theatre on Nov.12, 2019. The movie of the night? Top Gun, a true 80s classic. A video showing off some of the amazing things Air Cadets do was shown to the audience prior to the screening. The Air Cadets collected both cash and...
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE
Application for a(n) Permit amendment Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Interfor Corporation (PO Box 49114, 3500 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1H7), intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PE-5594, issued Feb. 5, 1980 and last amended Sept. 22, 2014,...
Castlegar says yes to 100 per cent renewable energy transition
Half of the Canadian municipal governments that have committed to transitioning onto renewable energy are in the West Kootenays. Castlegar City Council voted last night to be part of the 100 per cent renewable energy transition by 2050 in all energy use sectors in the community, including heating and cooling, transportation,...
Beware of alcohol, wrong tires in slippery conditions, and soft shoulders
Recent police reports demonstrate that alcohol and driving don’t mix; that “4-season” tires don’t really include the winter season in the mountains; and that soft shoulders are a hazard, especially on the old Cascade Highway. A 17-year-old “new” male driver from Castlegar slid his vehicle off the road on Highway 3-B , near...
Public asked to help develop a Community Heritage Register for the RDCK
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is developing a Community Heritage Register to formally acknowledge places of cultural heritage significance. The public is being asked to complete a survey to better capture the places that matter to the community as a whole. “Every community has those special pieces of history...
Province will act to discourage vaping
The Province will restrict vapour product access, flavours, nicotine content, packaging and advertising, and intends to increase taxes on vapour products, to protect youth from risks associated with vaping. “Some vaping manufacturers are using flavours and advertising to entice and normalize vaping for youth – introducing a...
MLA welcomes funding for low-to-no cost mental health/addictions supports
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming funding to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in the Kootenays. Circle of Indigenous Nations Society based in Castlegar is receiving a grant to add additional hours of direct services, including individual and group counselling, and...
'JASON BAY FIELD' TO BE INCLUDED AT BUTLER PARK
Trail City Council has approved in principle to include “Jason Bay Field” at Butler Park, per the request of a local coalition comprised of Trail baseball and sports enthusiasts. The group, spearheaded by longtime Trail baseball coach and high school teacher Luigi (Lou) DeRosa, has expressed the importance of acknowledging ...
Trail street sweeper catches fire
A city street sweeper mysteriously burst into flames yesterday, according to a press release issued by RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 5, at 9:58 a.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP assisted Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Department after a City of Trail street sweeper caught on fire while travelling on...
