Gearing up for "gate night"
Castlegar authorities are gearing up for a tradition unique to the Kootenays ... "gate night." Castlegar fire chief Gerry Rempel says tonight ("gate night") and tomorrow night (Hallowe'en), are traditionally busy ones for local emergency services - but non-locals may not understand why. "We'll be out doing patrols," he said....
Holiday Train to make Castlegar stop
The CPR Holiday Train will be steaming into Castlegar once again, this time on Dec. 13, to offer family fun and entertainment while raising money for local food banks and service organizations.Those who remember the Holiday Train's first stop in Castlegar, winter before last, will understand just how exciting the visit can ...
Oh deer: Strange situations for Castlegar cops
In case you think working a police beat is routine: On Aug. 28 at about 12:50 a.m., “Castlegar RCMP were requested to assist Emergency Health Services with dealing with an intoxicated male who required medical attention,” said Cpl. Mike Mysko. “Upon police arrival, one of the ambulance attendants indicated that a female had...
Woodland Park site to be cleared
The site of the former Woodland Park school, where fire razed an abandoned primary school last month, is now fenced, and the owners are accepting quotes to have the debris cleaned up and removed, said city director of development services Phil Markin in an interview Tuesday. Leo Bottos, project manager for Twin River Estates...
