Interior Health removes restrictions for Slocan River users south of Winlaw Bridge
Slocan River users south of the Winlaw bridge can breathe a sigh of relief after Interior Health lifted restrictions Thursday due to the July 26 Lemon Creek jet fuel tanker spill. “All “Do Not Use” water restrictions on the Slocan River south of the Winlaw Bridge and nearby containment booms have been removed,” Tracy Watson, […]
As transient population spikes, be aware of available resources
City councillor and food bank/drop-in centre manager Deb McIntosh is saying a recent increase in the city's transient population is our cue to ensure residents have adequate information about the resources available in terms of social safety nets here in town. "We seem to have an influx of 'transients' in the Castlegar...
Booms removed from Kootenay and Lower Slocan Rivers; 18 locals hired after yesterday's job fair
Executive Flight Centre is reporting that Kootenay and Lower Slocan River containment booms have been removed, and that upwards of 150 people attended yesterday's job fair in Castlegar, with 18 people getting hired to help with spill clean up. In an update released this (Thursday) morning, EFC said, “Quantum Murray removed ...
Crimes costing tens of thousands morphed into community contribution?
Graffiti has cost the city and local enterprise countless dollars, including upwards of $10,000 damage last weekend alone (see: https://castlegarsource.com/news/vandals-cause-upwards-10000-damage-over-long-weekend-25885#.UgLC4W0dLtQ ), but some locals are trying to find ways to bring the perpetrators into the community's embrace...
Saints release exhibition schedule
Get ready to watch the 203 B.C. Intercolligiate Hockey League champion, Selkirk Saints, tune up with an eight-game exhibition tilt beginning Tuesday, August 27th in Trail. The pre-season schedule sees the Saints College Men’s Hockey program play teams from BCHL, BCIHL and ACAC. The Saints will open their exhibition slate against the Trail Smoke Eaters […]
Fire fighters 'put the boots' to local residents - again!
Postponed last week after the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill and subsequent evacuation, this fundraiser proves the Pass Creek Fire Department can’t be dissuaded in their desire to boot locals around a little for a good cause. If you get pulled over by fire fighters near the mailboxes going into Pass Creek between 10 a.m. […]
GF decides to work with WildSafe BC to manage the deer population
The City of Grand Forks has decided to hire a part-time employee to help deal with the deer in the city. The new employee will be part of the WildSafe (formerly BearAware) program and will help provide education on the deer population. During their regular meeting on July 22, councillors debated whether they wanted to […]
RDKB hires new animal control officers
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) accepted a contract with the BC Commissionaires at their July 25 meeting. The Commissionaires will accept the position as animal control officers for one year starting Sept. 1 for a fee of $8,600 a month plus an initial $1,500. They will cover animal control issues in Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood […]
Vandals cause upwards of $10,000 damage over long weekend
During the long weekend period starting Friday, Aug. 2 to Monday, Aug. 5, the Castlegar RCMP responded to 55 complaints, including expensive vandalism and one major theft, according to Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "The majority of the complaints were causing a disturbance and mischief related incidents," she said. "Castlegar...
Anti-pesticide group gains traction; gets spraying moratorium on city property
City council's Transportation and Civic Works (TCV) committee met today, and heard from TCV director Chris Barlow that the city will be declaring a moratorium on pesticide spraying on city property until such time as feedback has been garnered and report sent to council for its approval or rejection. "(Barlow) has asked for...
