MAINTENANCE PERSON BASIS: Full-time, Permanent WAGE: $30-$35/hr The Woodland Park Housing Co-Operative is seeking a full-time Maintenance Person. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Maintenance Person is responsible for overall maintenance of the units at the Woodland Park Housing Co-op. Job Description: • Coordinate the preparation of housing units prior to the arrival of […]

In every dance there is a story waiting to be captured, and in every photograph, a movement yearning to be expressed, according to Jani Lakatos and Sophie Barbarics of Yolone Art Group. The seasoned professional artists recently emigrated from Hungary, bringing their expertise in dance and photography to the Kootenays with the aim of enriching […]

This question is regarding pedestrian controlled crossings with the flashing yellow lights. I know that you have written many articles regarding pedestrians and have quoted the applicable sections of the Act. However, I am still not 100% sure of the requirements of these particular crossings. Four of these have been added in my community and […]

By Randy Shore We must get back to science-based wildlife management to halt B.C.’s slow-motion natural catastrophe and support British Columbians whose culture is tied to sustainably enjoying nature. Many of our iconic wildlife species are in decline, best exemplified by the progressive extinction of the mountain caribou herds of the southern Kootenays and record low […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is launching its new CHEER (Community Harmony for Equitable Engagement in Recreation) program that is the start of our new No or Low Cost Recreation Programming Initiatives. This new initiative is intended to provide accessible and inclusive opportunities for residents to access RDCK recreation services. “We are excited to […]

On Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a woman would fell victim to an online romance scam, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a ‘romance scam  is when a scammer convinces a person to enter an virtual online relationship so the […]

The City of Castlegar and WildSafeBC remind residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears. With bears actively seeking food sources to prepare for hibernation, residents must be diligent in managing household waste and treating bears as unwelcome visitors if they show up. “We have officially […]

West Kootenay Transit and Grandview Area Updates Tom Dool, from the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and representing West Kootenay Transit, provided an update on regional transit services. Unfortunately, due to fleet constraints and the high cost of a larger vehicle required to service the Grandview area, Council was informed that current expansion options […]

Courtesy the BC Wildlife Federation By Randy Shore When governments use wildlife as a pawn in political games to court their base, wildlife suffers, and British Columbians suffer, too. People in the outdoors community have been very clear that their top priority is conservation of habitat and wildlife for future generations. Sadly, examples of our […]

Arc CC Two-hundredth Arc demands big thoughts, serious topics “It’s a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research and study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each other.” — Aldous Huxley** I feel the embarrassment of Huxley, today. I’ve been writing this column for more than […]