BLOG: 30-Something Scribbles on Overcoming Myself
So I was recently asked to speak at a women’s conference. Now when I say I was asked to speak … I mean on stage, for almost an hour, all by myself … in front of 200 women (and women can be judgy!). I know, I know. What the hell was I thinking?! And here is the real kicker, saying I was asked isn’t entirely accurate. I actually...
Hugh L. Keenleyside Navigational Lock Closure, April 28 – May 14, 2019
The Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed from Sunday, April 28th to Tuesday, May 14th inclusive. The lock is scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15th. This closure is necessary to perform maintenance activities that will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe operations of the lock. We...
Theft from seniors' centre prompts police to request public assistance
On April 3, a cash box containing approximately $100 was stolen from the Senior’s Centre at Selkirk College, located in downtown Trail, according to Trail top cop, RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The suspect is a single Caucasian female who is approximately 25-years-old, stocky, with blond hair. The Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment are looking for assistance from the […]
Autism: Awareness and Acceptance
April is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2, 2019, was the twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day. In Rossland, students at Rossland Summit School (RSS) engaged in activities to learn about autism. Teachers Wendy Phillips, Jenn McKay-Hadley and Kim Deane spoke about autism to the school while individual teachers showed...
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...
