BC Hydro is inviting the Castlegar public to an information meeting on Sept. 14, during which they'll provide an update on the spillway gate upgrade project and the fall maintenance schedule for the Hugh Keenleyside Dam. “Information presented will include the project schedules, timelines and anticipated temporary...

Columbia Power Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Sept. 1.  Ms. Bird was previously the CEO of Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc., and prior to her involvement with the Canada Line she was retained by the City of Vancouver on transportation and...

In a speech in Wisconsin, US President Barack Obama announced a USD50 billion plan to restore 150,000 miles of roads, lay 4,000 miles of railroad tracks and rebuild 150 miles of airport runways within six years. The speech was given at an annual Labor Day festival in Milwaukee to union workers on Monday afternoon."All of this...

 The osprey chicks have left the nest and the live-streaming osprey cam, jointly operated by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) and the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, has been switched off. Two of the three chicks fledged successfully and this particular osprey family will be soon head south for...

 All Students and Parents: * Ensure your children always wear a helmet and other protective gear when playing sports, riding their bikes, using scooters or skateboarding. Ensure helmets fit properly and that your children secure the chin strap every time they go for a ride. * Drivers are reminded to watch their speed in school...

 Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff will be setting the record straight this month, when federal Minister of Transportation Chuck Strahl comes to town. Chernoff said recent funding offered to the Trail airport may indicate some confusion the part of the Ministry.   “I don't understand why they're investing money in small...

 What possible cause would bring St. John Ambulance, Castlegar and District Health Watch, the Rebels and Robusters together in one room? The second annual Parade of Programs at the Castlegar Complex, of course... an event that drew roughly 500 people last year, according to recreation supervisor Verona Walker.   “This year ...

The Castlegar and District Community Harvest Food Bank is about more than just food – in fact, food bank volunteers are currently finding their days filled with school supplies. Food bank coordinator Deb McIntosh said the venue is kind of a one-stop shop for local families in need, as they try to help whomever they can; however...

 Castlegar fire chief and airport manager Gerry Rempel is just drinking in all the community support – literally. Rempel now has a special drink named after him at Joey's Only restaurant, where patrons can order the Gerry Special iced coffee (iced, of course, because it would be wrong to name something hot after the fire...

By: Julie Fortier and Kim Covert, Postmedia NewsExpect to see home sales and prices fall in Canada the second half of 2010, while housing starts moderate, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's second quarter Housing Market Outlook released Tuesday."Existing home market conditions will remain balanced over the...