RDCK to purchase land in Krestova for regional parkland
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has entered into an agreement to purchase two parcels of private land totalling approximately 134 acres in Krestova, Electoral Area H, as regional parkland for use by regional residents and visitors. The purchase price of the land is $870,000. At its meeting on August 18, the...
Minister's statement on progress toward modernizing Columbia River Treaty
Katrine Conroy, Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, has issued the following statement regarding the 13th round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, which took place in Richmond on Aug. 10-11, 2022: “Discussions toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty progressed last week, as negotiators...
MP says Ottawa leaving scientists behind
NDP MP, Richard Cannings rallied scientists from across the political spectrum in Ottawa last week to urge Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister for Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne to pay Canada’s researchers at least a living wage. “Canada is lagging behind the world on innovation and research at a time when we know these […]
Volunteers needed for Emergency Support Services program
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Support Services (ESS) teams are in need of volunteers in Creston, West Creston, Erickson and the Canyon-Lister area. ESS teams operate across the RDCK in order to support residents in times of emergency. Due to people moving away or being unable to participate,...
UPDATE: RCMP release name of homicide victim in Castlegar; Major Crimes Unit investigating
The BC RCMP Major Crime Unit (BC RCMP MCU) with the assistance of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) has now taken over a suspicious death investigation in Castlegar. On Aug. 11, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Castlegar emergency services responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male near the Castlegar CIBC...
Castlegar invited to come celebrate Lawrence Chernoff's 75th birthday
Former Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff is celebrating his 75th birthday today – and YOU are invited! Probably best-known for his huge and winning smile, Chernoff has been serving the community of Castlegar for decades in a variety of capacities – including city councillor for 15 years and mayor for 13 years. “Before that,...
Castlegar man killed by tree at Rossland golf course
Police are reporting the death of a Castlegar man in Rossland Sunday, according to Trail RCMP NCO i/c Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Aug. 7, at 3:18 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about the sudden death of a 73-year-old Castlegar man on a golf course in Rossland," Wicentowich said. "The man...
Next Columbia River Treaty negotiations will be held in B.C.
The 13th round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty will take place Aug. 10-11, 2022, with representatives of Canada and the United States meeting in Richmond. The two-day session is the first formal negotiation between the two countries since January 2022. Representatives from Canada and the U.S. met...
IHA reports COVID-19 outbreak at Talarico Place
Castlegar's Talarico Place, a long-term care facility, is one of four facilities in the region coping with a COVD-19 outbreak, according to the Interior Health Authority's website. “This page lists facilities where disease outbreaks have been declared,” the site says. “If you were thinking of visiting a facility listed below,...
DriveSmartBC: How to Make a Safe Lane Change
I watched a particularly foolish driver the other afternoon who decided to cross over two lanes of traffic in order to prepare for a left turn about a kilometer ahead. This driver zoomed across all the lanes without pause, ending up in the left hand lane about three vehicle lengths ahead of a heavy truck. To make life really...
