City begins gathering final details on medical cannabis regulations in preparation for public meeting
A new pot of regulations are brewing over medical cannabis in Nelson as the city prepares to hash out its legal language to regulate the industry prior to the passing of federal law. The introduction of what might comprise medical cannabis business licence regulations in Nelson were on the table for perusal Monday in city...
Marchers from across the region join Castlegar's Women's March on Washington
Marchers from Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo and the Slocan Valley came together in Castlegar Saturday morning for the Women’s March on Washington, organized by Cara-Lee Malange, community education coordinator with the Mir Centre for Peace. Malange said she was delighted at the turn-out for the event....
Huge snowfall in region last week nowhere near record breaking
Last week’s snowfall, while significant, didn’t even come close to breaking records, according to Southeast Fire centre’s weather forecaster Ron Lakeman. He said Jan. 18 saw 26 cm of snow in a 24-hour period, compared to the record of 43.7 cm on Jan. 9, 1969. “It was a good snowfall, but we’ve certainly seen more,” he said....
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance invites artists to apply for funding
Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust....
RDCK director says board members deserve higher pay
Being on the board of the Regional District of the Central Kootenays is just about a full-time job and should be paid accordingly, an area director said Thursday. Area B Director Tanya Wall moved that staff look into the financial implications of increasing director’s salaries by 20 per cent. “We are working hard, and it […]
Ouch — did that ever hurt watching Rebels pound Leafs
Ouch, did that ever hurt. Castlegar Rebels waltzed into the NDCC Arena and put a good old fashion 8-2 whipping on the Green and White in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Saturday night in the Heritage City. The loss was especially disappointing for a Leaf team that appeared to be turning the corner in the ...
KI holds special meeting to discuss league expansion Sunday in Castlegar
If you build it, they will come. It appears the movie Field of Dreams, substituting Kootenay International Junior Hockey League President Bill Ohlhausen for actor Kevin Costner, will make a special showing during a meeting of the Board of Governors Sunday in Castlegar. The KIJHL has been building since the league started in...
RDCK directors make Castlegar mayor’s day
The mayor of Castlegar got a big boost Thursday from directors of the Regional District of the Central Kootenay during the monthly board meeting, when he came looking for support for improvements to his West Kootenay Regional Airport. The directors pledged $32,500 to help pay for the cost of the study into the reliability of […]
