West Kootenay Regional Airport Receives COVID-19 Relief Funding
The West Kootenay Regional Airport has received funding to support COVID-19 recovery following significant revenue losses resulting from the global pandemic and its devastating impacts on the aviation industry. The airport received $720,000 from the Province of B.C.’s COVID Airport Relief Program which supports operations at...
Sweeping restrictions mark BC's three-week "circuit breaker"
To address rising COVID-19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the provincial health officer is amending the provincial public health orders effective midnight tonight, March 30, 2021. “COVID-19 continues to create challenges for people and businesses throughout B.C.,...
What to do if you suspect the unmarked car pulling you over is not a real police vehicle
Police are reporting a white truck in the area attempting to pull people over, as it has red-and-blue flashing lights in its grill (Click here for previous coverage). But what do you do if said vehicle tries to pull YOU over? We posed the question to Trail RCMP Acting NCOIC Cpl. Devon Reid, and he said it can be confusing, ...
RCMP ask residents to watch for, report white truck with fake police lights in its grill
A second incident of police impersonation in the region has prompted RCMP to warn residents to keep an eye out for the suspect vehicle, according to Trail RCMP commanding officer Sgt. Mike Wicentowich In the early morning hours of March 26, Trail RCMP received a report from a motorist who saw a white pick up truck traveling...
WEEKLY UPDATE: Columbia Ave. Redevelopment Project Phase 2
Construction activities progressed well over the past week. Starting March 29, the community can expect to see: Crews out during regular hours (6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) with minimal evening work; Patching of pavement over utility trenches from 18th – 21st Street; Storm main installation and tie-in near 18th Street; Water main...
Castlegar Mayoral Candidate Kirk Duff, in his own words
I believe that Castlegar needs a positive, level-headed leader to guide us forward into the future. My 18 years of experience as a City Councilor including 9 years as the City’s rep to the Regional District, position me well to hit the ground running when elected. Since I was last on Council, I’ve continued my service to the...
Castlegar Council Candidate Sandy Bojechko, in her own words
I have lived in Castlegar over 35 years and my children have all attended our schools. I am involved in volunteering for the Castlegar Rebels Jr. B hockey team and Selkirk College as a billet parent, time keeper and scorekeeper. I also volunteer with the West Kootenay Kennel Club and for the Heart and Stroke foundation. I am...
Interior Crisis Line Network record number of calls and 450,000 minutes of support
In 2020, Crisis Line Responders across the Interior Region provided close to 450,000 minutes of empowering support, skilled assessment and crisis de-escalation. A record since the service began in 2012. “Crisis Line Awareness week is a time to recognize the impact of this service and the important commitment of our staff and...
Castlegar Mayoral Candidate Florio Vassilakakis, in his own words
Both my parent’s families immigrated to Canada and like most during the post war era, they came here for opportunity and a better future for their children. They arrived with nothing but a dream and a strong work ethic, something that they would later pass on to me. As a first generation Canadian I have a deep appreciation ...
Castlegar Council Candidate Brian Bogle, in his own words
I have lived in Castlegar since 2005 when I was appointed Store Manager at Safeway. I have served as Treasurer of Knights of Columbus, Co-chair of Citizen of the Year Committee. As well as being involved with Minor Baseball and Minor Softball with coaching. I retired in September of 2019 and am ready to take on a new challenge....
