GFBB take down Princeton Posses 7-5
Princeton Posse vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins The Princeton Posse and the Grand Forks Border Bruins met at the Midway arena, Jan 10. It was a game packed with power plays that brought the Bruins a win over the Posse’s with a final tally of 7-5. The start of the game was delayed, which resulted in the Posse's being handed ...
Rumours of Aviation Program's death have been greatly exaggerated - and could hurt the whole region
It's perhaps dangerously premature to start sounding the death knell for Selkirk College's renowned aviation program, despite the college's decision not to take new students for the 2014 year. The program, designed to accommodate 18 students, will only see three move forward into second year, with no new applicants being...
Selkirk College Plans Aviation Program Renewal
In order to provide time to explore options and build a more sustainable program, Selkirk College has made the decision to suspend the Professional Aviation Program first-year intake for the 2014-15 school year. Despite its mantle as the oldest and one of the best college professional pilot programs in Canada, the Selkirk...
Are we reptiles or mammals?
“Civilization is the flower of humanity; its roots are not planted in societies of equal human beings. All our greatest cultural glories are growths out of hierarchy. Those who make our culture brilliant – our arts, architecture, sciences, in short, all beauty and creativity we humans have to show – have done it on the backs...
LETTER: MLA opposes Canada Post cuts
Dear Minister Raitt: Having recently heard of Canada Post’s announcement to eliminate home delivery services and privatization of postal outlets which will result in layoffs of up to 8,000 postal workers, I feel I must speak for my constituents. While this is a federal matter my constituents will be directly affected by these...
Selkirk's Fit for Snow program makes winter healthier and safer for ski industry
Those who embrace the thrills of the outdoors in winter rely upon snowsport resort workers to keep the terrain in top shape, teach proper techniques, get them safely to the top of the runs and swoop in when things go awry. With that type of responsibility, it’s essential snowcat operators, ski school instructors, liftees and...
SPOTLIGHT FILMS: Fruitvale Station
What is that glow emanating from the furnace of Humanity? Could it be a powerful desire to enrich Civilization through compassion; an earnest attempt at stemming the tide of increasing global disparity; or a passionate striving toward collective enlightenment? Nope…..I’m afraid it is none of the above….sigh. Unfortunately, ...
Local couple give energy savings a boost
Tracy Worrall and Garey Dennis decided to jumpstart their savings this winter by taking part in the Kootenay Energy Diet – a program that was initiated last summer. They signed up for the affordable program through FortisBC and a certified energy auditor came to evaluate their home, which was built in 1966. “We pretty much ...
COMMENT: Stephen Harper: Pawn of American Neoconservatives?
PM Stephen Harper’s inclination towards Christian Zionism and right-wing economic thinking marks him out as an important tool of the American neoconservatives, who have been powerful in shaping American foreign policy for the last generation. Harper and his right-wing philosophy are products of what has been termed the “Calgary School,” at the University of Calgary. […]
City warns of drilling rig at Rotary Park
This notice is to inform City of Trail residents that crews will be operating a drilling rig at Rotary Park & Columbia and McQuarrie Street for three days starting Monday, Jan. 13. Crews will be onsite from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noise and vibrations can be expected during this time, and minor traffic delays can be expected...