OP/ED: MP speaks to cycle trails
Last week I cycled around the beautiful riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay—436 km of rail trail and highway, 18 cafes and restaurants and lots of good conversations! While the talk over coffee and food was wide-ranging—from caribou to craft distilleries, health care to infrastructure, agriculture to electoral reform—the...
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes BC Arts Council funding for Castlegar and Trail
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $32,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program to support local artists in Castlegar and Trail. This round of funding is part of the government’s commitment to doubling investment in the BC Arts Council over four years. “Artists strengthen our community and play an ...
BC SPCA: Newly launched wine protects B.C. bears
What could be better than enjoying a nice glass of wine? Saving B.C. wildlife at the same time! The BC SPCA is delighted to partner with Northern Lights Estate Winery in announcing the launch of “The Bear”, a new Pinot Gris-style wine with a purpose. The wine is made using surplus apples sourced from local properties, with ...
Castlegar welcomes Cops for Kids riders
The Cops for Kids contingent (including Castlegar’s own Const. Ron George, as well as four people riding out of Nelson – two sheriffs, one constable and one administrative staff member) wound up Day Three of their 10-day, 1,000-km ride at the Castlegar Safeway Sunday afternoon, at the triumphant and tired end to another day...
DriveSmart BC: The Armpit Belt
Two women once appeared for trial on on of my traffic court dates. Both were disputing a ticket for failing to wear a seat belt under section 220(4) of the Motor Vehicle Act. They each testified that they were wearing their seat belt, but had placed the shoulder belt under their arms. This is a common occurrence for women and...
Guide dogs and their handlers belong everywhere – it's the law
The CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) Foundation is calling for an end to discrimination against Canadians who depend on guide dogs for mobility, safety and increased independence. In all of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, legislation prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability who...
LETTER: Residents call on mayor/councillor to up their environmental game
Dear Mr. Tassone & Mr. Price, As citizens of the Castlegar community, we wanted to communicate our concern about the delicate global warming situation. We think the city of Castlegar and its council could and should make a difference, and set an example for many Canadians in committing to the West Kootenay EcoSociety 100%...
Industrial accident leads to investigation of criminal negligence and large seizure under the Cannabis Act
Police say serious injuries to a Maple Creek man led them to a huge grow-op near Kaslo, according to a press release issued today. At approximately 7 p.m. on Mon. Aug 26, police were called to a report of a serious workplace accident on a property located at 196 Copper Creek Road. A 46-year-old man had suffered serious injuries...
DriveSmart BC: Back to School 2019
Tuesday, Sept.3, at 8:07 a.m. marks the opening of the elementary school nearest to where I live. Time to think about school zones and school bus safety for another year. It will be easy to obey the flashing red lights on the school bus, but I might have grown accustomed to not slowing down for the school zone after a summer...
Missing Rossland hiker found deceased on Gimli Mountain
A Rossland man was reported overdue when he failed to return on Monday, August 26, from a solo hike on Gimli Mountain. He was located deceased the following day. The 28-year-old Rossland man who is described as an experienced hiker, departed alone for a hike at Gimli Mountain west of Slocan Lake on the morning […]
