Body of local man recovered from Kootenay Canal
The body of 29-year-old Castlegar man Josh Evin was recovered from the Kootenay Canal today. Nelson Search and Rescue, along with an RCMP dive team, had been searching the canal since 2 a.m. Sunday, after a motorcycle accident threw both Evin and his passenger into the waterway. The passenger was able to make it […]
Raid the North Extreme race postponed until 2011
Organizers of Raid the North Extreme, the week-long expedition race which was to take place in the West Kootenays from Sept. 4 to 12, have decided to reschedule the race until late summer 2011, in order to take advantage of opportunities to make the event, and its impact on the region, as great as possible. “We’re really...
LETTER: Environment minister responds to Atamanenko's criticisms
Dear Editor, I would like to clarify for your readers the facts regarding statements that Mr. Alex Atamenenko made is his opinion piece on June 9. It is important for Canadians to understand that the Budget bill will not change the fundamentals of environmental assessment. These changes are about process in order to remove ...
'Bored in Castlegar" is anything but ...
Bored in Castlegar is pleased to announce the launch of its new website www.boredincastlegar.com. Designed for youth with input from youth, the website stems from a Community Capacity Building Strategy supported by the BC Healthy Living Alliance (BCHLA) and the Canadian Cancer Society. As part of the initiative, through a ...
Co-op Education enhances learning experience
Selkirk College’s Co-operative (Co-op) Education program is continuing to provide students with opportunities to expand their learning experiences through effective work placements. Currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems Degree program (BGIS), Selkirk student Tammy Steen has had one previous work term with BC Timber Sales in Campbell River and is currently fulfilling […]
Search and Rescue stands down, but police "not giving up"
An exhaustive search for 19-year-old Castlegar man Zach Larsen has been suspended as of 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, but police say they will continue to investigate his disappearance. “The police are not giving up,” said Cpl. Deb Postnikoff. “Although the ground search has been suspended, the Castlegar RCMP investigators continue to work around the clock […]
Darkness ends search; efforts will resume Thursday morning
The ongoing search for 19-year-old Castlegar resident Zach Larsen was called off at roughly 9 p.m. Wednesday due to darkness, but crews will be back and looking again bright and early Thursday morning, which will be Day Five of the search. Volunteers will again be needed to assist with the in-city ground search, which will focus […]
City Centre Motel demolition moving forward
City council voted unanimously, at its regular meeting Monday night, to award Clearview Grinding Ltd. the contract for the demolition of the City Centre Motel, once the necessary permissions are received from the B.C. Supreme Court. City director of development services Phil Markin said they hope to receive said material ...
Habitat for Humanity seeks land for Castlegar build
West Kootenay Habitat for Humanity is asking the City of Castlegar for land in the hope of starting a Castlegar build as soon as 2011. Local Habitat chair Kathy Fair told council, at its regular meeting Monday night, that there is a demand for a Habitat work Castlegar. “We've got a huge number of phone calls asking us when...
Volunteers needed for search
Another ground search for Zachary Larsen is set to begin at 3 p.m. in Millennium Park, after this morning's search yielded no results. Marc Savoie, president of the Castlegar Search and Rescue Society, said volunteers are asked to register with the Search and Rescue Command Post, and reminded everyone to dress appropriately...
