Police caution locals about yet another scam
Police are warning residents about yet another scam making the rounds – this time, scammers are sending an email around saying they’re from the National Lottery with head offices in the UK, Sweden and Canada. The email has contact information and looks very official, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Dan Pollock. “They send a cheque […]
Wikinews interviews experts on possible military intervention in Syria
The United States President Barack Obama announced last Saturday he was seeking Congressional authorisation for military intervention in Syria. Wikinews interviewed; Prof. Scott Lucas, a Professor of American Studies from the UK's University of Birmingham Majid Rafizadeh, the President of the International American Council on the Middle East Prof. Eyal Zisser, a Syrian expert from […]
UPDATE: Sad ending to local grizzly release
Update: Many local hearts were touched by the story of two grizzly cubs whose mom and sibling were shot and killed in the area, and were thus taken to a wildlife shelter for rehabilitation, then released near Castlegar with radio collars (see below). The story of Blair and Terry (named after the Conservation Officer, or […]
Oh Baby! Mini-baby-boom at KBRH
From 6:47 p.m. August 7 to 9:53 p.m. on Aug. 8, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital welcomed seven new babies into the world, according to IHA communications officer Karl Hardt, who added four of the babies were from Castlegar, one from Trail, one from Grand Forks and one from Greenwood. "In a maternity unit that averages...
CUPE issues press release; says schools on verge of shut down
CUPE’s talks with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association will continue on Sept.16, but a lack of progress on a reasonable wage increase for education workers in BC’s K-12 system threatens to shut down the public school system. “We don’t have endless patience. Our members have been without a wage adjustment for four...
Vancouver Aquarium successfully rehabilitates and releases first harbour porpoise
After more than five months of veterinary treatment at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, Levi, a rescued harbour porpoise, was carefully lowered into the waters of Saanich Inlet this morning, before gently pumping his tail fluke and gracefully gliding away. He is the first cetacean (i.e., porpoise, dolphin...
Mother Nature shuts down road into Farnham Glacier site
Jumbo Wild supporters are shouting out a big cheer for Mother Nature after a slide blocked access to the Farnham Glacier site, preventing any traffic in or out of the current Jumbo Glacier Resort development area. While the washout pleases Jumbo Wild supporters, it’s bad news for Glacier Resorts as the developers attempt to get […]
Accident on Hwy 3B causes only minor injuries
An accident that held up traffic this morning near Canadian Tire was essentially a minor one, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. “At approximately 10:30 a.m. today, a van travelling eastbound on Highway 3B was in the left turn lane waiting for traffic to clear to turn in to Canadian Tire on Goodwin […]
Fifth Annual Parade of Programs not to be missed
The Fifth annual Parade of Programs is all set to go at the Complex Wednesday evening, promising a fabulous night of family fun and a chance to see the many clubs, organizations and sporting groups available to Castlegar and area residents. “It runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m.,” said Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff, recreation and cultural […]
Annual Hockey Swap set for Wednesday night
This Wednesday evening will provide hockey families with a fantastic opportunity to get hockey equipment at hugely slashed prices, or sell their own gear they’ve grown out of or are no longer using. The Castlegar Minor Hockey (CMH) Association’s hockey swap has become a beloved tradition among the sports-minded in Castlegar, and organizer Leah […]