District receives final funds despite drop in student enrolment
The Kootenay Lake school district’s overall enrolment numbers are down 115 students, corresponding to a 2,367 drop province-wide, as final student numbers from the Province roll in. School District No. 8 had a final total of 5,031 students enrolled district wide in full time programs as recorded in June, down from the 5,146 estimated in […]
OP/ED: Oops ..where did you go??!?
It seems like so long since I penned a column, and spoke directly to you, our readers, whom I value so deeply. I’m sorry for that, and for The Source’s somewhat diminished content in recent weeks – rest assured, we’ll be right back to inspiring hate mail and death threats in short order. LOL. (Is it okay to say “LOL” in a...
A veritable vintage feast awaits
Take a trip through the past, do something good for the environment and add a classic touch to your wardrobe. A one-day vintage sale this Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will get you to the promised land of hip, collecting together some of the most classic and sought after vintage and retro styles of […]
Oh what a feeling — Kinrade sips from Calder Cup
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Minor hockey players spend early years dreaming of scoring that game-winning goal during the Stanley Cup Final. Hoopsters emulate on the outdoor court sinking the final shot that earns their team the title at the buzzer — from center, no less. And baseball stars fantasize knocking home the game-winning […]
Mixed reaction to Communist Party epic in China
Beginning of the Great Revival, the epic cinematic tribute to the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), was released in mainland China cinema on June 15, 2011. However, the suspended release of Hollywood movies in June as a result, has enraged many people. Angry netizens have trashed the movie through online rating platforms such […]
Renewable natural gas program launched for Kootenay region
Kootenay folk will now be able to give a green boost to the environment, and receive a carbon tax credit to boot. FortisBC announced it has launched its renewable natural gas product offering for residential customers in the Kootenays. Eligible customers now have the option of designating 10 per cent of their household’s natural gas […]
Solar-powered, trash-smashing, bear-befuddling bins hit town — for the summer
In the midst of discussions centred around Columbia Avenue, Bear Aware has just made a downtown improvement of their own. Their can-do plan involves three flashy new garbage and recycling stations. The units are only here temporarily. However, if the test drive goes well, the hope is that these units might weave their way into […]
Negotiations between Canada Post, CUPW break off; legislation debate continues
Despite intense negotiations over the past 72 hours, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have not been able to reach an agreement and talks between the two have broken off. The company and union still remain far apart on several issues. Canada Post still has an offer on the table — […]
Minister invites comments on the ALR
By: Don McRae, Minister of Agriculture, B.C. The places we live and work are important to all of us, but possibly none more so than communities with a rich agricultural tradition. These communities produce the food British Columbian families rely on, contribute to jobs we depend on, and are home to countless families, friends and […]
Electricity costs increase: BC Hydro hike trickles down to West Kootenay
June 1 marked the start of new electricity rates from FortisBC. While the company serves approximately, 160 000 residential and commercial customers in South-Central BC, other rate hikes were implemented province-wide by BC Hydro. The increase comes after the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC), the provincial regulatory board, approved an 8% rate increase for BC Hydro. […]
