Minister`s visit to Lemon Creek meets with mixed reviews
A visit to the Lemon Creek spill site by B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak on Aug. 30 has not been met with universal approval from local residents. Polak spent several hours touring the area with RDCK chair John Kettle, who said meetings they held were in camera (not open to the public) because of ongoing litigation...
72-hour animal destruction policy only a housekeeping concern
A local citizen's group may be shouting at the rain in trying to change Castlegar's 72-hour animal euthanasia policy despite their excellent intentions, according to city councillor Deb McIntosh. “It's what's written in the bylaw, but it's not what we do,” she said, referring to Section 22 of Bylaw 572 (Animal Control and...
Wildfires near Castlegar; Rossland
Two forest fires in the region are keeping Southeast Fire Centre crews busy, according to information officer Karlie Shaughnessy. Both fires were discovered yesterday, appear to be ligthning-caused and are not threatening any homes, structures, communities or power lines. The larger one is just east of Castlegar on the ridge...
Selkirk College celebrates 2013 Scope winners
Selkirk College’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) congratulates the recipients of the 2013 awards. The purpose of the SCOPE Awards is to recognize and promote both long-term and innovative professional excellence. Faculty and staff are nominated for the awards by students and peers, and this year,...
City council byelection All Candidates Forum draws 60+ people
More than 60 people were on hand last night for the city council byelection All Candidates Forum at the Sandman Inn, hosted by the chamber of commerce. Candidates Kirk Duff, Florio Vassilakakis, Antoinette Halberstadt and Tyler Maddocks offered opening and closing statements, as well as fielding questions from the crowd and...
Interior Health releases Lemon Creek water test results
In a press release issued this morning, Interior Health said water test results are now available online. The press release reads as follows: Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised that the results of independent water testing conducted by Interior Health are now available at...
BC Chambers of Commerce join litigation to stop 'draconian' policy of US border officials
The BC Chamber of Commerce has joined litigation filed in a U.S. court to push back against border measures that pose a serious risk for B.C. businesses and tourists. Currently, British Columbians heading to the U.S. for business or tourism purposes face a border regime that empowers border guards, at their own discretion and...
Three days of entertainment at the GF Fall Fair
The 103rd annual Grand Forks and District Fall Fair was full of activity this weekend. The three-day event started Friday evening and ended Sunday afternoon. A parade, magic shows, egg tosses, ice cream eating contests, gymkhana events, a car show, a clown and chuckwagon races were just some of the fun. Check out the pictures...
CL starts new capital fund to help local businesses
Over the past year, Christina Lake has been working to improve businesses in their community, recruting volunteers and encouraging younger families to settle in the area. They hired a community coordinator -- Sandy Mark -- and started the Christina Gateway Community Development Association (CGCDA) this spring. Now, the...
CUPE issues ultimatum to province should planned talks in Vancouver go south
Parents of school-aged kids can relax somewhat knowing the first day of school Tuesday will come and go like many in the past. The optimism comes after Canadian Union of Public Employees and provincial government plan to resume talks on a new deal in Vancouver, beginning next week. Three days of bargaining has been scheduled...
