Castlegar has been my home since 1988. I have been married to Curtis Sherstobitoff for 27 years and have two beautiful daughters - Jordan and Sydney. I am so grateful to live and raise my family here. I have served on council since 2011. This has truly been one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences of my life, and...

William Shakespeare once said, “What’s in a name?” and although he was referring to roses, I have my own way of looking at it. You see, there are many people that know my name. They know it because I’ve grown up in Castlegar, worked here, raised my family here and retired here. I have a connection with so many of the residents...

I am Castlegar born and raised. I moved away for post secondary education. Life brought us back 17 years ago to buy a local business. I am married with three kids and many more that have become family, and we are having our first grand baby this month! I have worked in our education system, social sector, and the service...

As most of you know, we are just over a week out from B.C. municipal elections. Though many dismiss these local ballots as unimportant, I would beg to differ – in fact, I would argue that municipal elections and their outcomes have the most significant impact on your day-to-day quality of life. City beautification, municipal...

The municipal elections are coming up on Saturday, Oct. 15. Should you bother to vote? Yes, and here’s why we think it’s important. Do you drive or cycle on local roads or take a bus? Hang out in a city or regional park in the summer? Do you drop off your recycling at one of the many depots? Do you count on local government...

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. An all-ages event to reflect, learn, engage, and take action will be held on this day at Trail’s Jubilee Park (behind the Trail...

British Columbians are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Province’s plans to simplify the regulatory framework for legal professionals so more people can connect to the legal supports and advice they need.   Currently, lawyers are regulated by the Legal Profession Act and notaries are regulated by the Notaries Act. ...

Did you know that Trail is the location of one of the most vital facilities on the west coast for keeping waste and hazardous materials out of landfills?Last month I had the pleasure of visiting K-C Recycling Ltd. It’s the largest car battery recycler in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest of the continent! They also...

Delegation Council received a presentation from Christian Bertsch on behalf of Selkirk College and Happipad regarding a shared housing initiative. Learn more at happipad.com. Community Support Council approved the following grants: $1,000 to the Stanley Humphries High School Reunion Committee for their 50-Year Homecoming...

This summer we’ve all been feeling the effects of inflation.  The price of almost everything has risen dramatically, but the issue that I’ve been hearing a lot about is the cost of gas. In January, the world oil price was about $70 per barrel, up significantly from its early pandemic lows.  Then in late February, Russia invaded...