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by Contributor on Tuesday Aug 11 2015
The Waneta Expansion owners, Fortis Inc., Columbia Power and Columbia Basin Trust, welcomed over 250 Waneta Expansion Project workers and family members to Birchbank Picnic Grounds recently for a worker appreciation BBQ.
Workers along with their families enjoyed a complimentary BBQ, kids activities, door prizes, roving magician, and live performances by the Slocan Union Band and the...
by Contributor on Tuesday May 05 2015
The RDCK is pleased to announce extended operating hours at the Grohman Narrows Transfer Station and the Ootischenia Landfill.
The extended hours are in response to the high volume of users at those facilities.
“After receiving feedback from residents requesting longer hours at these sites, the RDCK is pleased to be able provide this increase in service,” says Paul...
by Contributor on Wednesday Nov 12 2014
November 19 (Wednesday) is GIS DAY at Selkirk College in Castlegar.
The campus will host a day of activities for regional GIS professionals, industry partners and Selkirk College students and instructors.
The day, facilitated each year by Selkirk’s Geospatial Research Centre, will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Jon Corbett , from UBC Okanagan.
There will be presentations,...
by Contributor on Monday Apr 21 2014
Kootenays for a Pipeline Free BC is going on a bike and speaking tour of the Kootenays this week.
The “Bikes not Pipes” tour will pedal from Nelson up the Slocan Valley to Silverton and New Denver, then over to Kaslo.
Come out to discuss the growing anti-pipeline movement to protect BC, resist tar sands growth and climate change.
The tour will be hosting...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Wednesday Oct 02 2013
The TELUS Community Ambassadors have been busy of late, raising money to support programs in and around the West Kootenay region.
“The TELUS Community Ambassadors are a group composed of present TELUS employees, retired TELUS and B.C. Tel employees and their spouses, who choose to join the Community Ambassadors as a means to contribute to their community,” said spokesperson Marge Witton...
by Contributor on Monday Aug 05 2013
Two regional marketing organizations are using collaboration to promote the Kootenay Rockies region, with Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay formally entering a partnership to work together on regional marketing initiatives aimed at tourism and business investment.
The two organizations see a strong link between tourism and investment attraction, since investment interest is...
by Contributor on Sunday Jul 07 2013
Sixteen projects that support social well-being and address social issues in Basin communities have been approved to receive $500,000 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).
“These projects tackle diverse social issues and will affect people of many ages across the region,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “They will complement and strengthen the social supports already in place within...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Wednesday Feb 20 2013
The Kootenay Kannibelles are off to the Roller Derby of Canada National tournament next month in Edmonton.
The women's flat track roller derby teamf is hosting a Used Clothing and Good Sale Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the former Extra Foods Building on Vernon Street in Nelson.
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by Anonymous on Wednesday Feb 06 2013
Finding Mika's Voice" now has Raffle Tickets for sale until February 15th 2013.
You may win a day Cat Skiing with Big Red Cats for 2 people! Yahooo! $2 per ticket -3 for $5 - 7 for $10 -25 tickets for $37! Limited tickets, The odds are on your side!! The draw will be at 9pm February 15th on Rossland Radio 101.1.
You may purchase via paypal and send payment to...
by L. DeRockin on Sunday Jan 13 2013
This is a reminder notice for all residents of Castlegar and surrounding area to take part in the public forum that the School Board trustees have set up to discuss the possible reonfiguration/closure of Castlegar area schools. The decision made can affect ALL Castlegar schools which is why it is imperative that all residents take part in having their voice heard regarding this decision. A...
