Editorial: Clear-cutting forests, losing water.
When large tracts of forest are clear-cut, we lose more than the trees and their shelter and all the other plant and animal species they nurture and protect; we also lose water. Our demands for water are increasing. Growing populations, water-hungry industries (including fracking and nuclear power production) and the growth of data centres all […]
New investments in local fire departments improve capacity, operations for Castlegar/RDCK
BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that provincial funding distributed to volunteer and composite fire departments across the province, including in the Kootenays, will support fire department capacity and operations, making people in the community safer and better protected against fire and local emergencies. “Fire crews respond to emergencies in every corner of […]
March 20/26 Rebels’ Gamble signs with ACHA’s University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines
Josh Gamble of the Castlegar Rebels has committed to play for the University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 next fall. The Wilcox, Sask., native led the Rebels in points with 34 in 44 games, and led the team in points for a third straight season. “We really like his […]
DriveSmartBC: The Walking School Bus
Our driving centred culture and the recent decision to end the spring and fall time change have raised an important issue. It’s going to be dark while children walk to school and the province and municipalities have failed to create safe pedestrian infrastructure to protect them. Forming a Walking School Bus group may be a […]
Two B.C. avalanches kill four people in one day
On the afternoon of March 22, BC EHS and RCMP responded to a report of an avalanche which resulted in several fatalities. The incident had been reported by staff at a local heliskiing lodge, and the avalanche location was identified as Iridium Shoulder (near Terrace), according to BC RCMP Sgt. Vanessa Munn. “One man was […]
Why Doctors are “Prescribing” Food, Exercise, and the Outdoors
What if a healthcare provider could prescribe more than medicine? Across British Columbia, they can, and they do. Today, social prescriptions are helping people access things like food security programs, exercise classes, housing support, and even time in nature. These “non‐medical prescriptions” are improving health in ways a pill never could. It’s called social prescribing, […]
Trail man charged after warrant executed
On March 17, the Trail RCMP applied for a search warrant for a residence in the West Trail area. The application was approved, and on March 18, with the assistance of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, the search warrant executed safely. Two people were located inside the residence and taken into police custody. As […]
Bringing you Burlesque: performances, workshops, courses
For one night only, Queen City Burlesque Expo and Trail Arts Council is proud to present its Saturday Night Showcase at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, April 11. Featuring Canadian Icons Bettina May and Jezebel Express and starring the reigning Queen of The Burlesque Hall of Fame (New Orleans) herself, Jessabelle Thunder, this award-winning production welcomes […]
Column: Simultaneously Socialist and Canadian? It seemed possible then.
“Our movement began as an alliance of socialist farmers and workers. It’s a part of our DNA as the NDP and we are reconnecting with those roots. That’s why I’m so honoured to have the support of these remarkable agriculture leaders against corporate control of our food system. This campaign is about rebuilding our party […]
Fire in downtown Rossland damages three businesses
A fire Sunday morning has caused significant damage to three downtown businesses in Rossland, according to Kootenay Boundary Fire Regional Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Glen Gallimore. He said the call came in at 6:13 a.m. and fire crews were on scene at the 1900 Block of Rossland Avenue by 6: 25 a.m., including 10 […]
