Relentless Rebels on three-game winning streak
The Castlegar Rebels were on the road this past weekend with games in Sicamous on Friday night and Chase on Saturday. After having a very successful October, where the Rebels had points in nine out of 10 games, they were looking to start November on the same note after starting the month with a […]
Fatal car crash in Rossland
Police are saying alcohol and seat belts may be factors in a fata crash in Rossland yesterday, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. "On Nov. 11, at (6:53 p.m.), police were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle accident in Rossland," he said. "When emergency services and police arrived, they found pickup truck had rolled...
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: A new (for me) and very personal take on Remembrance
It’s Remembrance Day. For me, that’s always been a sad, solemn day. But this year, everything has changed, for me, as I have this year lost people who completely deserve wreaths at the Cenotaph in their honour. Before this year, I remembered ideas, not real people. This year, I’m remembering people I knew and loved. And not...
Introducing school trustee candidate Teri Ferworn
Thank you to Kyra Hoggan and the Castlegar Source for inviting me to voice my opinions and views regarding the upcoming election for School Trustee for SD#20. I have lived in the Castlegar area for over 40 years. My husband, Cliff, and I have successfully raised three wonderful children who attended local schools. We also...
Introducing school trustee candidate Peter Moll
My name is Peter Moll and I am a candidate for School trustee for District 20. I appreciate the opportunity provided by the Castlegar Source to share my priorities and reasons for running. I will be committed to the district providing a quality educational experience to every student. What is a ‘quality educational experience’?...
LETTER: Union should be applauded for election involvement
Nov 6, 2014 Editor, The men and women who work for the city of Castlegar and are members of CUPE 2262 have patiently waited for a resolution to their collective bargaining for many months. They have been forced to take strike action for the first time in 60 years but before doing so, their union tried to appeal to the...
Remembrance Day 2014: What are we remembering?
Canada is at war in Iraq. Two Canadian soldiers have been murdered in as many weeks on Canadian soil. The question is how will this affect the Remembrance Day service this year at the Nelson cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11. “We will carry on as normal,” said the Nelson branch of the Canadian Legion’s vice president Bill...
UPDATED: Second Trail man arrested in connection to assault/robbery
"On Nov. 4, Sheldon Glen Matteucci, 34 years old of Trail, was arrested without incident. Matteucci has been charged with Robbery and Break and Enter relating to the Nov.-1 beating of a male on Rossland Avenue. He remains in custody and will apear in Court in Castlegar on Nov. 10," said Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. Previous...
Old Man Winter set to arrive in West Kootenay
Everyone knew winter was coming, just when. It's time to put away the shorts and sunscreen and pull out the gloves, toques, scarves as Old Man Winter is heading to BC Monday. Environment Canada sent out a special weather statement Sunday which covers most of B.C., warning "Cold Arctic air spreading over the interior." "A...
RCMP warn of cougar attack on Granger Road on Nelson's North Shore area
Nelson RCMP aree advising residents in the Granger Road area on the North Shore (approximately 10 kilometers north of Nelson) to be on the lookout for a cougar. Cpl. Michael Stefani said in a media release a cougar attacked and carried off an owner's 10-week-old Rottweiler puppy. "The attack happened just 10 feet from the...