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...
City councillors among "Castlegar contingent" at Nelson's Gay Pride parade
Castlegar city councillors Kevin Chernoff and Deb McIntosh, along with acting mayor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff and over half-a-dozen Castlegar residents, represented the city in Nelson's 2012 Gay Pride Parade Sunday afternoon. This comes on the heels of Castlegar's first-ever Gay Pride event on Aug. 30 at the Element, an...
POLICE BEAT: Grass fire on Brown Creek Road burns 22 acres
The quick action of the Grand Forks Fire Rescue and the Southeast Fire Centre soon got a 22 acre (8.9 hectares) grass fire under control in the Brown Creek area, Saturday, Sept. 1. Grand Forks Fire Rescue was called out at 1:30 p.m. that day after a mower blade struck a rock when a man […]
Strike averted at Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Castlegar and Slocan Park — for now
A strike has been averted at the Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Castlegar and Slocan Park — for now. Late Tuesday, the bargaining agent for workers at the Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance decided to send the latest offer by the employer to the membership for a vote. “We went back and […]
Sailboat distress call turns out to be false alarm
The Labour Day holiday weekend was a busy time for the Nelson Police Department as officers responded to no less than 100 calls for service. Monday afternoon Nelson Police received a 911 call that a sailboat was drifting down the West Arm of Kootenay Lake with sails down and hanging in the water. NPD attended […]
Castlegar library hosts author of new book about historical Salmo
Author and former miner Larry Jacobsen interviewed over 100 previous and present residents for their family’s stories of life in this small mining and logging town from 50 to 120 years ago. On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar and District Public Library, Jacobsen will read from his new book Salmo Stories: Memories […]
Castlegar's Terry Fox Run fast approaching - have YOU signed up yet?
On Sept. 16, the Castlegar and District Recreation Centre will host the Terry Fox Run!EVERYONE is welcome! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the one-, five- or 10-km run begins at 9 a.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. You can walk or ride or run and dogs are welcome on a leash. There is no minimum donation. This year,...
