Water metres flow closer, city gets massive grant as a result
The City of Castlegar is sending a final letter to about 250 residents giving them a last chance to have water metres installed before the snow falls, according to city director of public works Chris Barlow. Barlow said roughly 2,700 metres have to be installed and about 1,500 are done as of today. "We're trying to wrap this...
Global TV to feature Pass Creek in time to promote Fall Fair
Source readers really stepped up, answering the call for photos of Pass Creek to give Global TV as they prepare to feature the community in a news segment this Sunday. Roll your mouse over each photo to find out where it was taken and by whom. Pass Creek will be in the limelight Sept. 16, […]
Galbraith family/ Nature Trust of BC team up to create Kieran Galbraith Memorial Park Shoreacres Beach
Kieran Galbraith will be remembered forever as a new park on the banks of the Slocan River will be dedicated in his honour Sunday afternoon. The 1.6 acres of shoreline along the picturesque Slocan River is being dedicated as the Kieran Galbraith Memorial Park Shoreacres Beach at 1 p.m. The park is thanks to the […]
Strike action delayed at Nelson recreation complex
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and CUPE Local 2262 have agreed to put any potential job action on hold until 4 p.m. on Sept. 21, the regional district announced today. “We will continue to meet with union representatives over the next nine days to discuss safety and operational protocols for the Nelson and […]
Leafs edge Rebels in final preseason tilt Tuesday
Newcomer Greg Nickel got things going with a goal on the first shift sparking the Nelson Leafs to a 4-3 victory over visiting Castlegar Rebels in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League preseason action Tuesday night at the NDCC Arena. The win completed the exhibition season for Nelson. The Leafs finished the four-game set with a […]
UPDATED: No strike for now at NDCC as parties move into cooling off period
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and CUPE Local 2262 have agreed to put any potential job action on hold until 4 p.m. on Sept. 21, the regional district announced today. “We will continue to meet with union representatives over the next nine days to discuss safety and operational protocols for the Nelson and […]
Unionized members ratify Heritage Credit Union three-year deal
There will not be picket lines up at the Heritage Credit Union in Castlegar and Slocan Park after the membership ratified a three-year agreement in a close vote Monday night. Jeff Bromley, Financial Secretary for USW Local 1-405 and lead negotiator for the union said the vote was “close” and “contentious” but was passed by […]
Trail woman missing
A 72-year-old Trail woman is missing, according to Abbotsford RCMP. “Diana Noreen Latondress, a 72 year old woman from Trail, was visiting friends and family on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland over the past two weeks,” said Const. Ian MacDonald in a press release this afternoon. “On the evening of Sept. 9, she […]
Emergency landing at regional airport in Castlegar
A private, twin-engine aircraft is safely on the ground, along with its two passengers, after what must have been a frightening ordeal this morning at the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Fire Chief (and airport manager) Gerry Rempel said emergency crews got a call at 9:33 a.m. indicating a local plane was having difficulty. “We had […]
West Kootenay Toy run tops $30,000 mark
Even a threat of thunderstorms could not deter motorcycle riders from slipping on the helmet to participate in the 25th annual West Kootenay Toy Run Sunday. Not only did the 450-plus riders donate a truckload of toys for children in the West Kootenay, but also the ride raised more than $30,000 to be distributed within […]
