MP promotes affordable child care plan
NDP leader Tom Mulcair has recently launched a plan for affordable childcare in Canada. It is no secret that Quebec has the most affordable childcare in the country, and Tom, as a former Quebec cabinet minister, witnessed the success affordable childcare played in helping families and boosting the economy of the province. ...
Hugh Keenleyside improvement project continues
BC Hydro has offered an update on the Hugh L. Keenleyside Spillway Gates Reliability Upgrade Project as work on the project continues to ensure the long-term reliability of the spillway gates. Project overview The Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam project will complete a combination of replacement, refurbishment, and addition of new ...
Selkirk success story - adult ed empowers
When Daniel Leslie was 31, he was at the pinnacle of what it means to carve out an outdoor lover’s life. In the summer, Leslie fought forest fires and in the winter he worked as a ski patroller/first aid attendant/avalanche technician. Physically demanding work, but for those who thirst for fresh air and adventure it was the...
Boyczuk sink Leafs with OT winner as BV edges Nelson 3-2
When the Nelson Leafs meet the Beaver Valley Nitehawks later this month in the first round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs, hockey fans are in for a treat. Jacob Boyczuk scored at 3:32 of overtime to give the Hawks a thrilling 3-2 victory Tuesday night in Fruitvale. The contest was the second […]
Four cougars killed by Conservation Officers — family living between Grohman Narrows and Four Mile
A family of four troublesome cougars was killed by conservation officers after reports that the cougars were hanging round too close to homes and killing pets in the Four Mile area on the North Shore of Nelson. “They are amazing animals, and it’s unfortunate, but public safety was an issue,” said Jason Hawkes, conservation officer […]
Coroner releases name of deceased in officer-involved fatal shooting
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a police shooting in Castlegar on Jan. 29. The man was Waylon Jesse Edey, aged 39, of Yahk. Edey was shot following an encounter with RCMP officers which occurred during the evening of Jan. 29, near the east end of the Kinnaird Bridge on Highway ...
Columbia Power recognized as one of BC’s best
Columbia Power Corporation is pleased to announce it has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2015. This is the second consecutive year Columbia Power has been honoured with this prestigious award that identifies the company as one of the province’s best places to work. BC's Top Employers is an annual competition...
TRY SOMETHING NEW with Rossland Rec
The Week in REC! Public Skating for the week of February 2-8 , 2015 All the Public Skating information, including admission prices, skate rentals and more can be viewed on the front page of the Winter Brochure and also on the City’s website, at www.rossland.ca, Arena. Wednesday, February 4, 6:30-7:45pm Sunday, February 8, […]
UPDATED: IIO leaves Castlegar, findings not yet available
The Independent Investigations Office has completed the Castlegar portion of its investigation and its personnel have left the city and returned to their Surrey head office, but IIO representatives are not in a position yet to say when, exactly, the inquiry will be concluded and findings released. This, after an officer-involved...
Mixed predictions for 2015 Groundhog Day
Depending on where you live, winter will continue to end pretty quick as the two Canadian celebrity groundhogs came up with a split decision today on the long-range weather forecast. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on Groundhog Day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter....
