Castlegar resident falls prey to scam artist; police issue warning
"On March 12, a Castlegar resident received a call from a male claiming to be her grandson in Calgary," said Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. "This male knew her grandson's name, and sounded like him. The male provided a story about how he had been arrested and needed money to bail him out of jail." The victim in this...
Castlegar issues Earth Hour challenge
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Castlegar: Castlegar is once again challenging neighbours in the West Kootenay to do their part to slow climate change. Earth Hour is a global movement to encourage people to reduce energy consumption and bring attention to a cause that grows more urgent by […]
Castlegar provisional 2010 budget to be unveiled
It’s all about the money, honey – at least it will be this Monday night, when a special council meeting will see the unveiling of Castlegar’s proposed 2010 budget and five-year financial plan … and, possibly, the future role Celgar will play within it. The meeting, to be held at the Community Forum at 7 […]
CBT Summer Works program promises $390,000 for student jobs
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is announcing $390,000 to launch the 2010 Summer Works Program, a Basin-wide wage subsidy program for small business and social enterprise to create up to 100 summer student jobs in the region. The program aims to encourage businesses to provide employment this summer for high school and post-secondary...
Selkirk College Promotes Healthy Hearts at Work
First year Nursing student, Kayla Dixson, gains valuable experience during the Hearts at Work fair recently held at Walmart in Nelson. The Nursing program at Selkirk College has partnered with Interior Health to promote wellness in the workplace. Over the last few months, first and third year Nursing students and the Interior...
The Company of Selkirk Vintners seeks new members
A little taste of history continues to be harvested annually at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus through the work and dedication of a small group of aging members of the Selkirk Vintners. The Company has been growing grapes at the campus and producing wine for over 35 years. However, things may start to ‘wilt’ if more […]
Fundraising and food - avoiding the permit pitfalls
Food is so often at the heart of community fundraising – barbecues, bake sales and the like – but the complex rules and regulations governing food sale may be overwhelming to those with even the best of intentions. No stranger to fundraising herself, Castlegar Hospice executive director Suzanne Lehbauer set out to address...
Castlegar fire command truck in collision
A car accident involving a Castlegar fire truck Friday afternoon is underlining the risks inherent in “pranks” like setting brush fires and purposely setting off alarms. Fire chief Gerry Rempel was responding to a call regarding brush fires at 2:20 p.m., when the accident occurred on Columbia Avenue in front of the Sandman ...
Castlegar budget 2010 - have your say
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Castlegar, including links to a survey allowing for in-depth public input before the the public meeting process begins. Your City needs you. A little melodramatic, perhaps – but true, nonetheless. A changing economic landscape in Castlegar has made budget cuts...
“Grounds for Haiti” fundraiser lowers ticket price--and more events planned
“We have been overwhelmed with such great support,” says volunteer Kari Cobalchini. “When this was first being brainstormed, it became something tangible that we all felt we could help with in a way to support the rebuilding efforts in Haiti after the horrible devastation caused by the earthquake. Trail and area coffee shops are hosting […]
