LETTER: Why Teachers May Be Forced Into Job Action
Like all of you, teachers only want the best for their students. Despite bargaining for more than a year with the government there has been little progress made at the negotiating table. We have been waiting, very patiently, for the government to provide the necessary funding required for us to move forward in achieving a...
CAMRA calls for better beer legislation
Despite the growing popularity of craft beer in British Columbia, many consumers are still being left in the dark when it comes to knowing exactly what’s in their glass and a local consumer advocacy group is asking them to make a fuss about it. A letter was sent earlier this morning by the Campaign for Real Ale Society of ...
Local home-building design company gets featured in Huffington Post
A local couple received some unexpected press for their home-building design company from Huffington Post Canada. Lars Chose and Rachel Ross own and operate Mandala Homes, a company that uses sustainable B.C. wood to build energy efficient houses. “We’re thrilled to be featured in such a high profile publication, because — though we are a […]
Trail police seek dangerous offenders
The Trail Crime Reduction Unit is looking for two local prolific offenders who currently have outstanding warrants from the Rossland Court House, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "Nelson Crown Counsel has approved charges and issued a warrant for David "Grant" Mack after police received a report from the Trail...
Hairdressing Gold Medal the Product of Passion
Amber Beckjord put an exclamation mark on her bright future last week when the 17-year-old Selkirk College student captured a gold medal at the BC Skills Competition in Hairdressing. Cutting and styling against 30 of the most talented hairdressing students in the province, Beckjord turned enough heads in Vancouver to bring ...
Take Pride in the Best Years of Your Life
Like it or not, we are all aging. And as we get older, many women experience limitations and self-doubt. But what if age didn’t define you? What if now is the time you are meant to express the amazing woman you have spent decades becoming? Peggy Ness is a professionally trained life coach who will […]
UPDATED: BC Gov backtracks on environmental assessment exemption decision
The on-again announcement regarding the environmental assessment exemption for prospective sweet natural gas processing plants and all-season ski resorts, is, off again. Environment Minister Mary Polak has rescinded the environmental assessment exemption Wednesday, one day after it was announced. In a written statement, Polak said the government did not consult with First Nations about the proposed […]
BC SPCA suggests to public chocolate bunnies the best kind of Easter gifts
The BC SPCA is urging the public not to not buy bunnies as Easter gifts this year. Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA, says in a statement that rabbits and children are not a great match. “Rabbits are great companions for adults, but are not appropriate pets for small children […]
Police applaud civilian assistance in tragic car crash
On April 13, at approximately 10:25 pm, Castlegar RCMP, along with the Robson and Castlegar Fire departments, responded to the 1700 block of Pass Creek Road in response to a vehicle that had left the road, rolled, and was now upside down in the creek. Local residents had gone to the vehicle to assist the driver and lone...
NPD report sad ending to case of missing Nelson woman
Nelson Police is reporting a sad ending to the case of the missing Nelson woman, Jade Giesen. Giesen, 47, missing since Sunday (April 6) was found deceased by Search and Rescue Friday (April 11) at approximately 8 p.m. near the Burlington Northern Rail bed on the way to Troup Junction, before the first trestle. Nelson […]
