Five Smoke Eaters Named To Team Canada West Selection Camp
Hockey Canada unveiled its 44 man selection camp for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge in Dawson, BC which included five Trail Smoke Eaters. Smoke Eaters captain Philippe Lapointe, assistant captains Kent Johnson and Powell Connor, forward Owen Ozar and goaltender Logan Terness were all named to the selection camp. The ...
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE
Application for a(n) Permit amendment Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Interfor Corporation (PO Box 49114, 3500 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1H7), intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PE-5594, issued Feb. 5, 1980 and last amended Sept. 22, 2014,...
Castlegar says yes to 100 per cent renewable energy transition
Half of the Canadian municipal governments that have committed to transitioning onto renewable energy are in the West Kootenays. Castlegar City Council voted last night to be part of the 100 per cent renewable energy transition by 2050 in all energy use sectors in the community, including heating and cooling, transportation,...
Castlegar man to remain in custody after repeat arrests
A Castlegar resident is back in custody after allegedly breaching conditions he was to abide by while awaiting trial. Castlegar top cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor said 35-year-old Andrew Cancela had been released by the courts after two separate RCMP investigations that included a traffic stop in March of 2018, in which Cancela...
Beware of alcohol, wrong tires in slippery conditions, and soft shoulders
Recent police reports demonstrate that alcohol and driving don’t mix; that “4-season” tires don’t really include the winter season in the mountains; and that soft shoulders are a hazard, especially on the old Cascade Highway. A 17-year-old “new” male driver from Castlegar slid his vehicle off the road on Highway 3-B , near...
DriveSmart BC: Reporting Commercial Transport Traffic Violations
A commuter asked "I would really like to see the article written about what to do when we see a commercial transport vehicle that is driving in an unsafe manner. You gave us a phone number to call that specifically relates to tractor trailers, and who to call when we witness a driving infraction. I see it on a regular basis...
Free workshop on applying for arts and culture grants
Want to learn more about how to apply for arts and culture grants delivered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance? Attend a free workshop with Krista Patterson, who will share how to apply and what to expect from the application process. Individuals working in all artistic disciplines as well as arts and cultural...
Kids Christmas craft fair showcases young local entrepreneurs
How often do you get to go to a market and all the vendors are kids? You will get the chance in just a few days! West Kootenay home learners from Trail, Castlegar, Nelson, and the Slocan Valley are meeting centrally at the Crescent Valley Hall to run their own business for a day. Vendors ages are from six to teens, and range...
Public asked to help develop a Community Heritage Register for the RDCK
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is developing a Community Heritage Register to formally acknowledge places of cultural heritage significance. The public is being asked to complete a survey to better capture the places that matter to the community as a whole. “Every community has those special pieces of history...
Fake $50s making the rounds, police warn
Phony currency has police warning retailers and the public to be wary of high-denomination bills such as $50 and $100, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. ``On Nov. 10, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received two separate reports of a male suspect using counterfeit $50 bills at businesses in the Trail...
