West Kootenay Toy Run once again a huge success
Rob Hiscox of Blewett was one happy ticket holder when his name was called as the winner of the 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide during the West Kootenay Toy Run celebration. Hiscox bought the winning ticket at Taghum Shell. Joey Bella of Trail won $1000 second prize while Sherry Chrastensen of Genelle took home the $500...
City of Nelson partners with neighbouring communities to provide accounting and budgetary planning assistance
In an effort to support neighbouring municipalities tackle increasing public sector accounting requirements, the City of Nelson has struck an innovative set of arrangements with three Central Kootenay Regional District villages. The Villages of Salmo, Slocan and Silverton have entered into individual agreements with the City. Each of those agreements will see City […]
Public election hearing slated for Trail
The ninth independent and non-partisan British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission wants your input on the area, boundaries and names of provincial electoral districts to be used for the next two provincial general elections. “Now is the time to have your say and shape your province,” says Commission Chair Justice Tom ...
Police warn about risks of fake/toy guns
When police officers respond to reports of "man with a gun’, split second decisions need to be made. Unfortunately, these incidents regularly involve someone with their latest air gun (BB gun, pellet gun, airsoft gun) or replica, not realizing the risks associated with openly carrying or displaying these replicas in public ...
CBT seeking public input
Columbia Basin Trust is asking residents where it should focus its efforts to best support residents and communities in the Columbia Basin now, and into the future. The Trust is kicking off a year-long Basin-wide public engagement process starting with a series of drop-in community workshops and an interactive engagement...
OP/ED: A first and last comment on 9-11.
It’s now been 13 years since 9-11, and I’ve never once written a single word about it. I’ve been asked many times, why not? I always said it was because I only cover local news – which was sort of true – but what a cop out. The real reason I never wrote about it was because I felt guilty. Like most people I know, I remember...
LETTER: MLA should remember she represents constituency not Liberal party in Victoria
An open letter to Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larsen Ms. Larson, I am disappointed that I have not received any reply from you to the email I sent last week regarding the dispute between the BC Government and the BCTF. While it is true that I expressed a viewpoint which conflicts with that of the BC Liberal Party, I had ...
RANT: On mental health, YOLO, rainbows and elections
Okay, time to stick my head in the lion’s mouth again. I posted a photo back on Aug. 26 about the city’s new banners reading , “YOLO” and “XOXO” (neither one of which is as bad – or as funny – as the ones with goofy cartoon faces that read, “A Great Place to Grow”, here in marijuana central. Those still make me giggle every...
Youth group hosts firewood fundraiser
Winter is on the way (especially if you live in Alberta)! But fear not, the New Life Assembly will warm more than just your heart, according to pastor James McFaddin. "With the generous help of Kalesnikoff Lumber Co., the New Life Youth group will be selling cords of split and delivered firewood to our community in order to...
Selkirk instructors honoured
Four Selkirk College instructors have been recognized for their professional excellence in the classroom and the college community. Each year, Selkirk’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) honours staff members who stand out. Nominated by students and peers, the SCOPE Awards are handed out for exceptional ...
