Weekend incidents imply cops/booze/cars not a good mixture
Two incidents in Castlegar this weekend would seem to incidate that alcohol is not the ideal lubricant when developing a relationship with police, especially if you're operating a motor vehicle. The first incident, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Deb Postnikoff, began Friday evening, during a snow storm that left limited...
MLA says budget bad news for local residents
Local MLA Katrine Conroy had little to praise after the Liberal government unveiled its budget on Tuesday. "Even the things you want to like ... a good example is that they announced that a senior who renovates their home will get a $1,000 credit ... the fine print says that's only if you spend $10,000 or more," she said....
RCMP: Man assaulted with hammer while collecting rent just after midnight
A 34-year-old Castlegar man is facing charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon after an incident last Tuesday night that saw a 45-year-old Castlegar man sent to hospital. According to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew, the victim attended a residence in the city's south end in an attempt, police believe, to...
Interfor mill projects ahead of schedule
The progress of upgrades at the Grand Forks and Castlegar sawmills of International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is one reason for optimism for as they enter a new fiscal year. In their quarterly results announced today, president and chief executive officer Duncan Davies noted that the 2011 year ended with market improvements. “We’re starting to […]
Five-year-old pekingese Japanese Chin escapes clutches of cougar during attack Sunday night in Fairview
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Sunday night was a scary time for Misha Burns and the family dog, Sasha. The pekingese Japanese Chin came within a whisker of being cat food when a prowling cougar confronted five-year-old family pet near the corner of Kokanee and Seventh Street in Fairview. “It was a little bit […]
LETTER: Nurses' union speaks to Feb. 4 ER closure
BC Nurses’ Union members continue to be concerned about the closure of the Castlegar Emergency services on February 4. We want the community of Castlegar to know that our priority is to provide quality and safe patient care. The nurses at Castlegar Hospital will continue to advocate for improvements so that high quality care will […]
Kaslo's Haegedorn helps Kootenay gain split against Cougars Sunday in Prince George
A goal by Kathryn Haegedorn of Kaslo turned out to be the winner giving the Kootenay Wildcats a 3-2 victory over the Cougars and a split in B.C. Female Hockey League doubleheader action Sunday in Prince George. Haegedorn’s maker came with six minutes remaining in the contest, increasing the margin to 3-1 before the Cougars […]
Peewee Leafs double Rossland/Trail 4-2 to clinch West Kootenay semi final series, now meet Castlegar Sunday in Sunflower City
The Nelson Peewee Reps took the long road to the West Kootenay Minor Hockey League Peewee Rep Final. After rallying from a one game deficit, the Reps completed the comeback against Rossland/Trail, doubling the visitors 4-2 Thursday at the Civic Centre in Nelson. Avery Enns scored twice to lead the Reps to the victory. “Once […]
Mungall says ‘I Will’, support helmet use on ski hills
Will Schooler died late 2011 after sustaining a head injury while skiing. Nelson/Creston MLA Michelle Mungall stood up in the B.C. Legislature Tuesday to push for helmets to be worn by snowboarders and skiers on hills in the province. Mungall honoured the life of Schooler and the growing “I Will” campaign. The ‘I WILL’ campaign […]
Thieves target free pet food
In what could, perhaps, be described as one of the more stupid crimes being committed in the region, thieves continue to steal pet food from the Trail branch of the SPCA – despite the fact they could have it for free. The manager of the regional branch, Danielle Jackman, says the shelter at 7700 Highway 3B has become a frequent...
