72-hour animal destruction policy only a housekeeping concern
A local citizen's group may be shouting at the rain in trying to change Castlegar's 72-hour animal euthanasia policy despite their excellent intentions, according to city councillor Deb McIntosh. “It's what's written in the bylaw, but it's not what we do,” she said, referring to Section 22 of Bylaw 572 (Animal Control and...
Wildfires near Castlegar; Rossland
Two forest fires in the region are keeping Southeast Fire Centre crews busy, according to information officer Karlie Shaughnessy. Both fires were discovered yesterday, appear to be ligthning-caused and are not threatening any homes, structures, communities or power lines. The larger one is just east of Castlegar on the ridge...
Kootenay Lake School Board Superintendent has message for parents
To Our SD8 (Kootenay Lake) Community Overshadowing the excitement of starting a new school year, is the possibility of Strike Action by our colleagues who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Our CUPE staff members are highly valued individuals who provide important services that support our learners every day. Bus Drivers, […]
Selkirk College celebrates 2013 Scope winners
Selkirk College’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) congratulates the recipients of the 2013 awards. The purpose of the SCOPE Awards is to recognize and promote both long-term and innovative professional excellence. Faculty and staff are nominated for the awards by students and peers, and this year,...
IBEW-locked-out workers look for public support at rally in Trail
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 is taking its labour dispute to the streets and is asking the public to join along. “IBEW members and others are holding a rally at the FortisBC Trail Head Office Trail, BC 1290 Esplanade to send a message that FortisBC needs to balance corporate greed with respectful treatment […]
NSA accused of spying on United Nations headquarters
German weekly publication Der Spiegel yesterday accused the United States‘ National Security Agency (NSA) of spying on the United Nations headquarters in New York. The magazine claims to have access to official NSA documents, provided by former NSA and CIA computer specialist and current fugitive Edward Snowden. If the allegations of bugging are confirmed, it […]
City council byelection All Candidates Forum draws 60+ people
More than 60 people were on hand last night for the city council byelection All Candidates Forum at the Sandman Inn, hosted by the chamber of commerce. Candidates Kirk Duff, Florio Vassilakakis, Antoinette Halberstadt and Tyler Maddocks offered opening and closing statements, as well as fielding questions from the crowd and...
Decision costs Bountiful leader nearly $150,000
The leader of polygamy community Bountiful, Winston Blackmore, has lost an appeal federal Tax Court that will cost nearly $150,000. Blackmore had appealed a tax assessment that concluded he understated his income by $1.8 million dollars during a period of six years. The Bountiful leader argued in court that an obscure section of tax law […]
RedFish Festival attracts 2000 to witness Kokanee Salmon run
Humans outnumbered the redfish during the RedFish Festival this past weekend at Kokanee Creek Park on the North Shore of Kootenay Lake. However, the sub-1000 return of the Kokanee Salmon is only a start. The RedFish Festival a hit as campers and residents joined to celebrate the return of the Kokanee Salmon to the Kokanee […]
Interior Health releases Lemon Creek water test results
In a press release issued this morning, Interior Health said water test results are now available online. The press release reads as follows: Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised that the results of independent water testing conducted by Interior Health are now available at...
