RANT: Speaking of garbage ...
I have, in my political writing in Castlegar, only ever publicly called out one person. One. He reciprocated at length (and good on him, fair is fair). I say what I like in my personal dealings, but I often silence myself and rarely speak to any one candidate in any election or any individual in any issue when speaking as The...
Funding For Kids to Understand Where It All Comes From
Columbia Basin children and communities will continue to receive opportunities to learn about, appreciate and care for the natural world around them, through Columbia Basin Trust’s $1-million commitment to two environmental education initiatives. These are the Know Your Watershed program and the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network. “These initiatives have proven successful, and we’re pleased […]
Bruins rally back to edge Leafs 4-3 in Boundary City
The Grand Forks Border Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit to edge the Nelson Leafs 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Tuesday night in the Boundary City. The loss continues the recent slide of the Heritage City franchise, losers of five consecutive games and 12 of 14 games dating back to October 31. […]
Take a walk back with BC Road Trip Time Machine — Highway 3A Nelson to Balfour, 1966
Wonder what it was like driving Highway 3A from Nelson to Balfour? Well, the Ministry of Transportation found some old footage of provincial highways in a vault somewhere of highway travels during the 60's. The Ministry of Transportation said these nostalgic videos (or photologs) from 16mm film footage taken in 1966. "The...
Show up, chow down, and feel great about helping
WAIT! Put that spatula down and don’t bother cooking dinner at all Friday night! There’s a much better option – less expensive, more fun, and a way to ease the holidays for your neighbours in need. This Friday, Dec. 11, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., you can get a spaghetti-and-meatballs dinner complete with bread, coffee and dessert,...
Cops issue urgent plea for witnesses after brutal attack in Warfield
Police are very keen to find witnesses after a brutal and apparently unprovoked assault on a Good Samaritan yesterday, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “On Dec. 7 at 2:49 a.m., a local utility worker stopped his vehicle on the Warfield Hill below Webster School to provide assistance to a vehicle, which was parked on the...
Monsoon-like weather may force overnight closure of Kootenay Pass
Unseasonably high temperatures and heavy precipitation coupled with recent increased snowpack, and forecasted 40mm of rain, will cause an increase in avalanche hazard over Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 starting tonight said Katie Ward, Operations Manager-Central Kootenay MOTI West Kootenay District. "It is very likely the...
Crash closes Hwy 3 Monday, sends two to hospital
A 71-year-old man is in hospital with a broken pelvis after an accident on Highway 3 yesterday that shut down traffic for hours. Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Chief Terry Martin said they got the call at roughly 4:15 p.m., and found the crash scene roughly five kilometres west of Nancy Greene Lake. “The logging-truck...
Back by popular demand, the CP Holiday Train returns to Nelson and Castlegar
Every year, the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Trains travels through dozens of communities, raising food and cash donations for local food banks. This year the CP Holiday Train is back in the West Kootenay after a two-year hiatus, returning to Nelson and Castlegar Monday, December 14. The Castlegar stop kicks off the day,...
Year-End Bash Showcases Amazing Selkirk College Music Talent
Burgeoning Selkirk College talent will shine in an eclectic night of entertainment when Contemporary Music & Technology Program students hit the stage at Nelson’s Spiritbar on December 18. The traditional Christmas Break Show features student-based bands that have been toiling for several weeks in preparation for a night that will throw a spotlight on talent […]
