New $1.3-million passing lane for Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson
Construction on a new Highway 3A westbound passing lanecontinues to move forward under a plan to improve mobility and reducecollisions along this section of the corridor, Transportation andInfrastructure Minister Shirley Bond announced last week. "This project will make a heavily travelled east-west section of thehighway much...
Relay for Life a big success!
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life in Greater Trail proved to be a tremendous success, raising more than $90,000 to fight cancer. The annual fundraiser took place on Saturday, May 29 where participants came together to celebrate the lives of those who have overcome cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals and communities to fight […]
Grand Forks officially recognized as a Solar Community
If the fun that the students from the participating elementary schools had is anyway to judge success, then the Solar Days event organized by the Grand Forks Solar Committee was a winner. From the trade show featuring information from different companies about solar equipment to the miniature solar car races the day’s events were well […]
Oil spill in Alaska closes 800 miles of pipeline
800 miles of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System were closed down following a spill of thousands of barrels of crude oil south of Fairbanks, Alaska. A power failure following a routine fire-command system test caused relief valves to open and crude oil overflowed near the Fort Greely pump station 9. The...
May long weekend a yawn for Castlegar emergency services
Rainy weather seems to have dampened some of the less-savoury spirits in Castlegar as local police and fire fighters are reporting an unusually uneventful May long weekend. Fire chief Gerry Rempel said that, beyond a small brush fire and a false alarm or two, it was a great weekend to get local firetrucks and equipment polished...
Castlegar residents gearing up for dancin' in the streets
More than 400 people attended last year’s city street dance, held in conjunction with Sunfest – and this year should see an even better turn-out. City councillor Kevin Chernoff has helped organize this year’s event, and he said there’s some new innovations and fun additions to make sure everyone has a terrific time. “The street behind City […]
Bridge opening draws massive crowd
Inclement weather was no deterrent for the more than 1,200 people who showed up for the grand opening of the restored Brilliant Suspension Bridge. Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff said it was standing room only Saturday morning at the Brilliant Cultural Centre, where several speeches were offered by local dignitaries before the whole crowd made its […]
B.C. forest fire-fighters to be deployed in Ontario
British Columbia is sending 93 wildfire professionals to Ontario in anticipation of increased wildfire activity due to extreme fire conditions, Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell said today. "Last year, more than 2,500 personnel from across Canada, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand assisted us with an extremely challenging...
Musician David Byrne sues Florida governor over campaign song
David Byrne, the former lead singer of 1980s art punk band Talking Heads, is suing Florida governor Charlie Crist over the latter's use of the Talking Heads song "Road to Nowhere" in an election commercial. Byrne alleges that Crist made use of the song in a campaign commercial without the artist's permission, and that if...
Oil from Gulf spill reaches major current
US scientists say that oil from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico has reached the Loop Current, which could propel the oil towards the coast of Florida.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), limited amounts of oil have entered the current, and could reach Florida's coast in as few as six days,...
