Castlegar welcomes new reverend
The wardens and members of the Valhalla Anglican Parish welcome The Rev. Elizabeth Huether and Ms. Joan Alexander to Castlegar and the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay. “It is such a pleasure to return to British Columbia,” says Elizabeth, who lived, worked and completed her theological education at the Vancouver School of Theology...
Smoking ban in public outdoor places for Castlegar?
A presentation to city council from the Kootenay Tobacco Free Coalition has left at least one councillor undecided on the merit of the coalition’s proposed bylaw outlawing smoking in outdoor public places such as plazas, trails, beaches, parks, recreation facilities and patios at restaurants/bars. Councillor Dan Rye said he...
LETTER: Council needs to reconsider Connors Road
Dear Editor, How refreshing and amazing it was that council reconsidered their actions and took an other look at one family's situation. However, no such consideration has been extended to 40 or more families living in the Connors Road/Riverside Crescent subdivision whose quality of life and home resale value has been...
Fire claims the life of woman near New Denver
A woman has died in a house fire in the New Denver area, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The RCMP are able to confirm that the remains of a woman were discovered in the house fire on Purdy Road, Hills, on July 13," Little said. "The RCMP, BC Coroners Service and BC Fire Commissioners Office conducted a thorough scene...
British Columbia Float Plane Association hosts AGM in Nelson this weekend
The skies over Nelson will be filled this weekend with planes participating in the annual British Columbia Float Plane Association (BCFA) fly-in and annual general meeting. Plane will be begin to arrive Friday for the three-day event. Approximately 30 float planes with their pilots and passengers are expected to attend. "They...
UPDATED: Both Sitkum Creek and Mount Aylwin Evacuation Alerts rescinded
On the advice of the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for residents in the area of the Mount Aylwin wildfire. The active wildfire, reported Friday and located two kilometres south of Silverton and east of Highway 6, near the base of...
West Kootenay EcoSociety back in court to eliminate Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality
The West Kootenay EcoSociety is overwhelmed by the decision by the recent announcement made by Environment Minister Mary Polak that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project cannot proceed with unless a new certificate is obtained. However, the West Kootenay EcoSociety plans to continue the court process to overturn the creation of ...
Selkirk College bids adieu to chair of board of governors
As chair of the Selkirk College Board of Governors, Bruce Morrison embraced the opportunity to help guide post-secondary education in the West Kootenay-Boundary. With passion for lifelong learning that meshes perfectly with the Selkirk College vision, the well-respected community leader has now passed the torch after four...
Community welcomes new medical trainees
Members of the Health and Hospital Committee of the LCCDTS were just some of the community members on hand to welcome seven new medical trainees to the Lower Columbia recently. The medical students and residents are part of two growing programs that are expected to have a positive, long term impact on recruiting new doctors...
UPDATED: Southeast Fire Centre says Sitkum Creek wildfire 30 percent contained; Mount Aylwin 10 percent
Southeast Fire Centre are beginning to get a handle on the two major wildfies in the region. Southeast Fire Centre said Sitkum Creek and Mount Aylwin interface wildfires are 30 percent and 10 percent contained, respectively, as of Monday morning. "The primary objective of BC Wildfire Service Crews is to limit the fire spread...
