Council candidate David Grantham, in his own words
My name is David Grantham and I am running for Castlegar City Council. I personally would like to challenge the City of Trail to stand up and do what is right for the entire region and all their brothers, sisters, and friends in neighbouring communities, and to agree to the fact that we all know to be true, "We need a new...
Council candidate Bruno Tassone, in his own words
While I’m proud of the city we live in, I think we can sharpen it up a little bit. I’m an advocate to restore health care services in this town, including ambulance service and our hospital hours. We need to take a more active role in lobbying the government, and getting them to realize the benefit of the crossroads of the ...
Council candidate Kere MacGregor, in his own words
Having lived and worked in Castlegar for the last 20 years, I am humbled at the opportunity to run for Castlegar City Councillor. This amazing community has provided me with an incredible place to raise my family, operate our businesses, work at a job that is meaningful, vigorously participate in the vast recreational...
Dam Safety Review holds no surprises but highlights risks
There were no surprises from the HB Mine site Dam Safety Review but there are definitely concerns to be addressed, loss of life being one of them. “We’re well positioned to be in compliance,” said the RDCK’s resources recovery manager Mike Morrison. The RDCK acquired HB’s tailings pond when it bought the Salmo property in […]
Province deliberating on Jumbo compliance decision
The future of the Jumbo Valley is currently in limbo, as the provincial Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) recently found the project to be in non-compliance with several conditions of its environmental assessment certificate, which expired earlier this week on (Sunday) October 12 – and some are questioning whether...
Canadian crime rate drops, but still $85 Billion cost to taxpayer
The Fraser Institute Despite a decline in the crime rate, crime cost Canadians $85 billion in 2009 (the latest year with comprehensive data) including $47 billion incurred by crime victims, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study, The Cost of Crime in Canada: […]
Whitewater, Red Mtn. move into second round of Powder Magazine 2014 Ski Town Throwdown contest
It appears Whitewater and Red Mountain are heading for a collision course in the Powder Magazine 2014 Ski Town Throwdown contest. This, of course, should the two local ski resorts based in Nelson and Rossland, respectively, advance into the third round. Both Whitewater and Red Mountain took down first round opponents as the...
One if by land, three if by sea? Police nab trio of alleged would-be boat thieves during water-borne getaway
Whether criminals attempt to escape by land or by sea, it would appear the local long arm of the law will reach them. Saturday morning saw Nelson RCMP, Kaslo RCMP and the Conservation Office join forces to nab a trio of would-be boat thieves who tried to escape over water with their ill-gotten gains, according to Nelson RCMP...
ELECTION 2014: All Candidates Forum announced; candidate profiles start tomorrow
Covering elections can be a challenge, especially with a full slate of candidates. Reporters ask questions, but also have to choose which answers to publish. Even the most objective reporter won’t always fairly represent the candidates that way. The Chamber of Commerce All Candidates Forum is great way to start getting to...
New cab company promises service to Castlegar/Trail after both cities lose service providers
The ink is barely dry on a deal that will bring taxi service once more to Castlegar and Trail, after both cities’ taxi services were shut down as of Oct. 11. Ken Parker, a dental rep out of Surrey, and his partner first entered the taxi business when they purchased the license to open Creston Cab Company in July of this year....
