Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy newsletter
Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, The history of the equal rights movement for 2SLGBTQ+ people is generally thought to have started in 1969 in New York City where a riot began at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, in response to years of suppression. Pride began as a protest and that work continues ...
Selkirk College Business Plan Tradeshow Competition 2022
Blending all their learnings from the past two years, Selkirk College Business students transformed theory into reality at the first in-person Business Plan Tradeshow Competition in three years. From antique refurbishing to electric bike services, the variety of student-created business concepts stimulated a buzz of energy ...
Category 3 burning to be prohibited in the Southeast
Effective at noon on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. The BC Wildfire Service is implementing this prohibition...
What the Death of my Dog Taught me about Beauty and Living in the Moment
Ed.Note: this column was originally published by the Elephant Journal, a publication I would strongly recommend perusing. Ms. Smee is a highly regarded professional in the Kootenay community, and we will be featuring her op/ed (opinion/editorial) material at every opportunity. ~ Kyra You left way too suddenly. I was not ready to say goodbye, and […]
Housing, homelessness and poverty emerge as top issues for voters heading into B.C. civic elections this fall
As voters prepare to go to the polls for local elections this fall and candidates across the province announce their intention to seek office, a new survey done by Research Co. for BC Non-Profit Housing Association, the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association finds housing,...
City Encourages Residents to Take Action on Invasive Species
The City of Castlegar is encouraging residents to manage the invasive plants on their property in a responsible way. Invasive plants are non-native species introduced into an ecosystem they do not belong. Invasive plants lack natural predators or controls and can easily become well established. These introduced species spread...
Interfor Corporation Donates $40K To Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC
As part of an emerging corporate partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Interfor Corporation has made a significant contribution to Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC in support of two important projects. In Castlegar, Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC is currently building a 4-family housing complex on 8th Street, and Interfor...
Newsletter from Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy
Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to learn and show support for the ongoing work of reconciliation. This month, B.C. and the Tahltan Central Government entered the first ever consent-based decision-making agreement under the Declaration Act. This agreement honours...
City of Castlegar Council Highlights - June 13, 2022
Community Events Council received an update from Deb McIntosh of the Castlegar & District Heritage Society, regarding the 2022 Canada Day event, sponsored by the City. The event will take place Friday, July 1 downtown Castlegar and includes a market, BBQ and cake, live music, and games for kids, young and old. Stay tuned...
Date change in Castlegar water conservation request
Mercer Celgar has delayed its work scheduled for June 16/17 until June 19/20. This means water conservation is not necessary June 16/17 but will be limited to essential use only June 19/20. Previous coverage: The City is asking residents to limit water consumption to essential use only on June 7/8 and June 16/17. This is...
