City of Castlegar issues press release re: potential strike
Castlegar city council convened a special in-camera meeting on Friday night, Oct. 3, to consider the union’s rejection of an independent mediator’s recommendations which, if accepted by the union, would have brought the current labour dispute to an end. CUPE Local 2262 previously rejected the city’s final offer and implemented...
Celgar speaks to stink situation
Celgar is offering some information regarding the pungent stench recently emanating from the mill. Spokesperson Sandy Hinter said today that a mechanical problem is at the root of the odiferous issue. "On ... Oct. 4, Zellstoff Celgar Ltd experienced an electrical failure on their underground electrical line to the pump house,"...
RDCK Bylaw officers issue fines in Redfish Creek spawning channel case
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Team Leader of Bylaw Enforcement Grace Allen said an owner of one of the two dogs causing a disturbance in the spawning channels of Redfish Creek has been located and fined. Bylaw Enforcement officials have been attempting to locate the owners after the RDCK received numerous complaints from the […]
RDCK bylaw officials close to cracking the case of the two wild dogs
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw department continues to look for the owner of two dogs running wild in the Redfish Creek area 20 kilometers north of Nelson. CAO Stuart Horn told CBC Radio West Friday RDCK was contacted by Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans claiming two dogs were causing a disturbance in the...
City responds to union's rejection of mediator recommendations
City officials reacted today with disappointment at hearing of the union’s rejection of the recommendations of the Labour Relations Board appointed Mediator David Schaub. If accepted, the recommendations would have ended the strike and concluded a new collective agreement between the parties. The collective agreement expired...
City workers reject mediator recommendations, ask for more talks
Workers at the City of Castlegar have sent out a press release today via Marketwired, indicating they are seeking further talks with the employer in order to reach a new collective agreement and avoid full strike action. Following mediation in September, members of CUPE 2262 met last night to review the mediator's recommendations....
Two arrested, charged thanks to Citizens on Patrol
Two people have been arrested and charged after Citizens on Patrol caught the duo red-handed allegedly committing a break and enter, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "On Sept. 28, at approximately 01:09 a.m., the Castlegar Citizens on Patrol (COP) were making their rounds when they came across a suspicious...
Jumbo showdown brewing as developer plans to pour concrete
A potential showdown is brewing in the Jumbo Valley as rumours of concrete pouring on the Jumbo Glacier Resort development have protestors heading up for a rally they hope will help keep the valley wild. The controversial resort development that would see a luxury resort municipality with as many as 20 ski lifts built high...
22 firefighters quickly douse blaze outside Retriev Technologies
A fire yesterday morning outside the old Toxco location (now home to Retriev Technologies) drew 17 firefighters from Trail, four from Warfield and one from Montrose, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue chief Terry Martin. He said the blaze was quickly controlled, and while crews continue to investigate, the ...
Keep those ATVs off Slocan Valley Rail Trail — SVRT to remain non-motorized trails
Stewards of the Slocan Valley Rail Trail (SVRT) breathed a collective sigh of relief recently when it was revealed the local trail on the former Canadian Pacific Rail line would not be subject to motorized use. “This is real good news for us,” said Helene Dostaler, chair of the SVRT Society. The scare came in […]
