Nelson students join picket lines in support of better education
Nelson and District Teachers picketing during the second round of BC Teachers’ Federation rotating strike schedule Thursday received support from an unlikely source when approximately 40 students joined the lines. “We did some research and decided that teachers wanting smaller class sizes and the highest level of education ...
OP/ED: City explains benefits of boundary extension
As the Boundary Extension Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for the City of Trail’s intent to extend its boundaries into Columbia Gardens (Electoral Area A) proceeds, the City would like to reiterate the benefits and advantages of the boundary expansion to the public and media. “There are many contributing factors to this ...
Trail Market on the Esplanade Kicks off Season with Cuban Music
The City of Trail and the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the first Trail Market on the Esplanade on Friday, June 6 will feature the live Cuban music of El Groupo Cubano, Brisas del Palmar. The band, from Santiago de Cuba, is touring BC and requested a busking spot at the first Trail Market ...
City releases regulations around sprinkling/car washing - fines will apply in case of non-compliance
For residents of Castlegar, Blueberry and Lucas Road: Summer can present special problems for Castlegar's water system. During the summer season, daily residential water use can increase by as much as 200 per cent, primarily because of lawn and garden watering as well as car washing. Our residential water is pumped from the...
OP/ED: Minister releases statement on BCTF job action
Education Minister Peter Fassbender released the following statement in response to the BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF) decision to possibly escalate their job action to a full strike: "While we are disappointed with the BCTF's plans to escalate to a full walkout, this in no way changes our resolve to get an agreement by the...
Trafalgar and LVR collaborate to rescue band class from funding cut (for now)
Two teachers at LV Rogers Secondary will teach Trafalgar Middle School’s band classes next year, while continuing to teach at LVR. This decision comes in the wake of a budget reduction that appeared to threaten the band program, and an ensuing student-led online petition to save it. LVR’s vice-principal Brent Cross will teach regular band […]
Celgar shutdown promises economic spinoff for community
Celgar's annual 10-day shut down is now under way, according to communications coordinator Sandy Hinter. “At the peak of our shutdown, we will have an additional 500 people at Celgar (mostly contractors and equipment specialists from across the continent), many of whom are staying in the local hotels, eating in the local...
Selkirk's annual exam competition puts high school students the test
High school students from around the region have a chance to contribute towards their tuition at Selkirk College if they can out-test the best at the Annual Scholarship High School Exam Competition. For more than 15 years, School of University Arts & Sciences instructors have challenged secondary students in the competition...
OP/ED: MP hosts Ottawa premiere of Nelson movie
On June 3, BC Southern Interior MP, Alex Atamanenko hosted the Ottawa premiere of “The Change Agents”. The evening was co-sponsored by the Citizens Climate Lobby, Ontario Chapter and saw more than 70 people in attendance, including 10 Members of Parliament. “It was an honour for me to host this important event. I would like […]
Arson/Armed robbery cases working through court system
Police are slowly working two massive files through the court system, with the first reaching sentencing in Castlegar court Monday. Lee Wilding, 19, offered a guilty plea in the arson causing more than half a million dollars in damage to the Kinnaird Church of God on March 18 – a crime he committed just one week after being...
