Saints march in four-point weekend
After an impressive home weekend where they took four points against rival Simon Fraser University, the Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team is heading west looking to build on a four game winning streak. After a slow start to the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season, the two-time defending champions have made a statement […]
Relentless Rebels on three-game winning streak
The Castlegar Rebels were on the road this past weekend with games in Sicamous on Friday night and Chase on Saturday. After having a very successful October, where the Rebels had points in nine out of 10 games, they were looking to start November on the same note after starting the month with a […]
Fatal car crash in Rossland
Police are saying alcohol and seat belts may be factors in a fata crash in Rossland yesterday, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. "On Nov. 11, at (6:53 p.m.), police were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle accident in Rossland," he said. "When emergency services and police arrived, they found pickup truck had rolled...
Wildcats prove Kootenay roundball no pushover at Single-A provincials in Nakusp
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats dispatched zone rival and tournament host Nakusp 7-2 in consolation round action at the B.C. High School A Boy’s Soccer Championships. The win was the first the tournament for the Cats, giving the Kootenay zone champs 15th spot in the tournament. “As for the results, I’m thrilled,” said coach Dan Szabo. […]
Wildcats eager to raise the curtain on high school volleyball playoff season
The dress rehearsal is over for the Mount Sentinel Wildcats. Now comes the real test in front of a live audience as the Cats enter the playoffs in the single-A Girl’s Volleyball season beginning with the Kootenay Championship zone tournament this weekend at Mount Sentinel. Mount Sentinel tuned up for the provincial run by capturing […]
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: A new (for me) and very personal take on Remembrance
It’s Remembrance Day. For me, that’s always been a sad, solemn day. But this year, everything has changed, for me, as I have this year lost people who completely deserve wreaths at the Cenotaph in their honour. Before this year, I remembered ideas, not real people. This year, I’m remembering people I knew and loved. And not...
Introducing school trustee candidate Teri Ferworn
Thank you to Kyra Hoggan and the Castlegar Source for inviting me to voice my opinions and views regarding the upcoming election for School Trustee for SD#20. I have lived in the Castlegar area for over 40 years. My husband, Cliff, and I have successfully raised three wonderful children who attended local schools. We also...
Introducing school trustee candidate Peter Moll
My name is Peter Moll and I am a candidate for School trustee for District 20. I appreciate the opportunity provided by the Castlegar Source to share my priorities and reasons for running. I will be committed to the district providing a quality educational experience to every student. What is a ‘quality educational experience’?...
LETTER: Union should be applauded for election involvement
Nov 6, 2014 Editor, The men and women who work for the city of Castlegar and are members of CUPE 2262 have patiently waited for a resolution to their collective bargaining for many months. They have been forced to take strike action for the first time in 60 years but before doing so, their union tried to appeal to the...
Remembrance Day 2014: What are we remembering?
Canada is at war in Iraq. Two Canadian soldiers have been murdered in as many weeks on Canadian soil. The question is how will this affect the Remembrance Day service this year at the Nelson cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11. “We will carry on as normal,” said the Nelson branch of the Canadian Legion’s vice president Bill...
