OP/ED: Second-class status the status quo for Castlegar with IHA
I was encouraged, I really was, when Interior Health Authority (IHA) representative Linda Basran came to Castlegar to offer city council, and residents, an unqualified apology for the closure of Castlegar’s emergency ward for eight hours on Feb. 4. She acknowledged that communication around the closure was totally unacceptable,...
Cougar destroyed near Blueberry this morning
A local Conservation officer was forced to destroy a cougar this morning after a car accident left the animal injured near Blueberry, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. "At approximately 6 a.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle had struck a cougar on highway 22 in the Blueberry/Fairview...
Castlegar declines to send delegate to sister city Embetsu, Japan
In a rare split vote, city council decided 4 to 2 against sending a delegation to Castlegar’s sister city, Embetsu, Japan. Councillor Gord Turner, who serves as the chair for council’s Cultural and Civic Pride Committee, argued in favour of the expenditure at last Monday’s regular meeting, explaining that Embestu sent a large...
Canadians call for enquiry on alleged robocall election fraud
Over 20,000 Canadians have joined with online campaigning organization Leadnow.ca to call for a full and independent public inquiry into an alleged systematic voter deception phone campaign that targeted likely non-Conservative voters in key ridings during the May 2011 election. Since the campaign launched on Friday, 20,000...
Register now for Columbia River Treaty Young Leaders Conference
Young leaders from around the Basin are invited to participate in an important conversation at the Columbia River Treaty Young Leaders Conference. Hosted by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the conference takes place March 16 to 17 in Rossland. The event is FREE to attend. The goal of the conference is to help young people better […]
IntegrityBC releases 2011 Broomstick awards
IntegrityBC has awarded seven broomsticks in the first of its annual Broomstick awards signifying the most egregious examples of ineptitude on B.C.’s political landscape from the past year. “Our choice of a broomstick is meant to symbolize that it’s time to clean up a mess,” said IntegrityBC executive director Dermod Travis. “Yet it’s easy to […]
Mother Nature cooperates to make Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest at Whitewater a tremendous success
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual grassroots gathering where both experienced and rookie backcountry skiers and snowboarders can celebrate life nestled in breathtaking scenery and world-renowned snow. It’s obvious from the cars and skiers flocking to Whitewater Resort the 2012 edition was a tremendous success. “I just love this […]
B.C. Masters curling in town this week
For the third time in five years the Grand Forks Curling Centre will be playing host to a provincial curling championship. In 2008 the B.C. Senior Men’s competition was held in Grand Forks, two years ago it was the Men’s and Women’s Masters and in a few days, Mar. 1 -4, masters curlers from around the province will once again...
Job action may heat up as report finds it unlikely teachers and employers to come to voluntarily negotiated agreement
A report finds it unlikely the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) will come to a voluntarily negotiated agreement to end the on-going labour dispute. The assistant deputy minister of industrial relations issued the report to Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. In his report, Trevor Hughes found it very unlikely […]
Learn first aid - for your pet
You’re out camping or hiking and your dog gets hurt – would you know what to do? Trail St. John Ambulance (SJA) is proud to announce its inaugural Pet First Aid course, to ensure our four-legged family members are cared for in the event of an emergency. Veteran Pet First Aid instructor Maureen Seig is […]
