Seth Rogen's Castlegar/Trail cannabis connection
What does famous actor/comedian Seth Rogen have to do with Castlegar and Trail? Quite a bit, according to Dave Streloff, co-owner of The Higher Path cannabis stores in Castlegar and Trail. “He (Rogen) has developed his own strain of cannabis – he’s quite a connoisseur,” Streloff said. “He’s really specific about everything ...
Transport Canada to inject almost $1.3 mill into West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar
Transport Canada announced today that it will be investing $1,296,811 in Castlegar’s West Kootenay Regional Airport. The agency said in a press release issued Tuesday that the investment will include, “installing runway indication lights and an omni-directional approach lighting system; replacing constant current regulators...
RDCK to co-host Kootenay/Columbia Cannabis symposium
On Thursday (April 11) the Kootenay United Cannabis Association (KUCA), in cooperation with the Regional District of Central Kootenay, will host the Kootenay/Columbia Symposium at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson. The Symposium runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The industry stakeholder event will identify barriers in transitioning...
Selkirk College Saints Put Official Wrap on Season
In a season where the Selkirk College Saints relied on strong defense for success in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL), the team recognized the goaltending tandem of Patrick Zubick and Tallon Kramer as its most valuable players. The pair of puckstoppers were a major part of helping the Saints to a...
LETTER: Asking why only two members of council appear to have spoken out about homophobic commentary during council's question period
To the editor, Regarding last week's council meeting, wherein the city, as represented by its council, once again laid bare its parochial colours of phobic postulation and intolerant ideation: I haven't been following too closely the fallout because, as you might surmise, it sets me off- I might almost use the word "triggering"...
Child porn investigation prompts police to warn public about their own internet applications
A current and ongoing child pornography investigation in the Trail area has RCMP warning residents and businesses alike how vulnerable they may be if their WIFI isn’t properly secured. “We have a unit within the RCMP that monitors this kind of activity,” said Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “They alerted us that it was...
Former Castlegar senior city staffer pens book promoting more positive civic values
Ed. Note: Diane Kalen-Sukra was a senior city staffer with the City of Castlegar, as well as the award-winning CAO of the Village of Salmo. Local author, speaker and veteran community builder Diane Kalen-Sukra’s new book Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What to Do About It is being hailed by national ...
DriveSmart BC: Please, Not So Close!
This must have been Following Too Closely Week in British Columbia. I received the story of an incident in Sooke, an analysis of a video from Richmond and was subjected to this dangerous behaviour myself. You might be able to get away with ignoring the Motor Vehicle Act, but the laws of physics will eventually prevail. The ...
Castle Theatre Presents: Claude Bourbon
Claude Bourbon - Live in Concert Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) Advance Tickets $15 Tickets are available at the Theatre box office or online at: http://theoldtheatre.brownpapertickets.com or: at the new The Humble Coffee Cafe (1125 4 St., Downtown Castlegar) Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range...
Rice and Beans dinner next week to help send nursing students to Guatemala
This coming May, a group of seven Selkirk College nursing students will travel to Guatemala for an international practice experience. Students partaking in this experience will develop a further understanding how of how community development and health are positively linked. The group will also learn how to address social...
