Teck admits to polluting river over course of century
Vancouver-based company Teck Resources announced today that it has come to an agreement in which it admits to almost a century of pollution in the Upper Columbia River through its Trail operations. Spokesman Richard Deane said the agreement is actually good news for Teck. “This litigation will ultimately what restoration, if any, is needed to […]
COURT BRIEFS: Piche and Wickie sentencing postponed until Oct. 16
“Bear Dude” Allan Piche and his wife, Kathleen Wickie won’t be sentenced for their alleged production and possession of marijuana on their Christina Lake property until Thursday, Oct. 16. The couple was charged for growing and possessing marijuana for the purpose of trafficking after RCMP West Kootenay Traffic Service found 1,102 marijuana plants during a […]
Smoke is from US and Peachland; Peachland fire 50% contained
Smoke billowing through the Columbia Valley and filling Castlegar and Trail is partly from a 200-hectare fire burning in Peachland, and also from a wilfire in Washington, about 100 km southwest of Grand Forks. Neither fire threatens communities in the tri-city area. There was one half-hectare wildfire caused by lightning Sunday afternoon, about five miles […]
Leafs, Rebels play to 1-1 tie
Nelson played to its second tie in as many games Sunday in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition play in Castlegar, playing the Rebels to a 1-1 draw. The game is the third in four preseason contests for the Green and White. Nelson concludes the exhibition season Tuesday at the NDCC Arena against the same […]
Fall Svaboda Trail Running Race raise cash for better trails
Like hiking the hills? What about running on trail? For the latter enthusiasts trek to Svaboda Road Parking Lot Saturday morning for the Fall Svaboda Trail Running Race. The event, rain or shine, begins at 8 a.m. with registration. The gun sounds at 9 a.m. for competitors. The course is 400 meters of road that […]
JobFest make stop in Nelson Thursday
The provincial government’s JobFest made one of its 50 stops Thursday in Nelson to educate young B.C. residents in the ever-changing job market. The idea is to celebrate the many career opportunities available in the province for young people between the ages of 14 to 25 and to deliver information about the labour market while […]
Three more significant developments 'bode well' for Castlegar economy
Three reports offered city council at its regular meeting Tuesday night mean great news for Castlegar’s commercial community. The reports, presented by director of planning and development Phil Markin, request development permits and a zoning amendment to allow for two huge expansions and a brand-new car dealership. Mitchell...
Police explain shots fired in downtown Castlegar Saturday night/Apple trees in Twin Rivers to be destroyed
Castlegar RCMP have apologized for startling downtown residents Saturday evening by discharging a gun to dispatch a bear that was dangerously close to pedestrians and homes. Police Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff said police received several bear complaints throughout the evening, but every time they attended, the bear in question was...
Former Nelson doctor elected new president for Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Anna Reid, the former chief of staff and the emergency and intensive care unit physician at the Kootenay Lake Hospital, was recently appointed as president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The well-travelled and impassioned physician plans to bring a unique rural perspective to the new role as the CMA spokesperson and advocate for […]
Revitalization tax exemption set to spur commercial growth in city
Some city businesses may even qualify retroactively for a tax exemption aimed at encouraging local businesses to renovate and upgrade, if council gives the bylaw third and final readings. The bylaw, first presented to city council at its regular meeting July 10, would see business owners pay far less tax on increased assessment...
