LETTER: Colonial-style governments to blame for government failure
Colonial rule raises its ugly head again. The failure of the US government to continue to operate is yet another example of how screwed up our colonial style governments really are: While we have democratic elections, we do not have democratic governments. Our politicians do not want democracy and arrogantly insist on forming...
Duhamel Creek residents propose negotiations with Kalesnikoff over logging plan
The Duhamel Watershed Alliance (DWA) has taken another step in their efforts to protect their watershed against potential impacts from logging in the area with a plan to bring in private experts and a call for open negotiations with the logging company. A group representing many concerned residents in the Duhamel Creek area at Six […]
City councillor plans upgrades after Kootenay Energy Diet assessment
Grand Forks city councillor Gary Smith is hoping for high energy savings after taking part in the Kootenay Energy Diet earlier this summer. A certified energy auditor came to his home in July to check for leaks and find out where he was losing the most energy. Smith said the process was quick and interesting. After the...
Smokies draw 'Dogs, fall short against Cents
The Trail Smoke Eaters endured a frustrating weekend, collecting only one of a possible four points in weekend fixtures with Alberni Valley and Merritt at Cominco Arena. Trail and Alberni Valley combined for 80 shots on goal Friday, but neither side could find the breakthrough as the two sides skated to a 3-3 draw. The Smokies...
UPDATED: IBEW Local 213 soundly rejects recommendations from mediator Vince Ready; FortisBC surprised by vote
It appears the sides in the FortisBC lockout of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 are getting farther apart instead of closer together. In a media release, IBEW Local 213 Bargaining agent Rod Russell said recommendations from mediator Vince Ready have been soundly rejected by the union membership. “The...
Nature groups call on governments to help stop bird deaths in Canada
In the wake of shocking new research recently published in collaboration with the federal government, nature conservation groups, including Nature Canada, are calling on both individuals and governments alike to act now to help stop millions of bird deaths each year. The new research published today finds that a staggering 269 million birds are […]
Arrow Lakes Reservoir gets another $1.25 million in fish food
The Arrow Lakes Power Corporation (ALPC), a subsidiary of Columbia Power and Columbia Basin Trust, has signed another five-year funding agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) for the Arrow Lakes Reservoir Nutrient Restoration Program. ALPC will contribute one quarter – or an estimated total of $1.25...
Weather office said wettest September since 2004
The month of September was the tale of two different weather patterns for the West Kootenay according to Ron Lakeman meteorologist at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar. The past few weeks is remains the nightmare West Kootenay residents, used to experiencing an Indian Summer, would like to forget. Lakeman said the last...
Smokies, Wolverines exchange veterans
The Trail Smoke Eaters have completed a trade with the Whitecourt Wolverines of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, acquiring defenseman Sean Davies (95) in exchange for forward Brodyn Nielsen (94). Davies, a native of Drumheller, Alberta, posted 1 goal and 2 points in 5 appearances with Whitecourt this season. In 104 career ...
COMMENT: MP pans Tory environmental policy
In 2009, the Conservative government’s omnibus budget bill gutted the Environmental Assessment Act to reduce the number and types of development projects whose approvals would be subject to an environmental assessment. Conservative budget bills C-38 and C-45 were a continuation of the dismantling of Canada’s long established...
