Last night's $75,000 BC649 winning ticket purchased in Castlegar
Someone either in Castlegar or having visited here is about to find out they're $75,000 richer after last night's BC649 draw, according to BC Lotteries Corporation communications officer Aly Couch. "They have not yet come forward to claim it yet, but we can certainly let you know when they do," she said. She said they can't...
Human remains found near Nelson
Police believe they know the identity of human remains found near Nelson, but won't be releasing any names until positive ID is confirmed and next of kin is notified, according to RCMP Const. Colleen Lowing. "On July 23, Nelson RCMP were advised of some human remains in the forested area between Bealby Point Road and the Rails...
It's official - Selkirk Aviation program lost to Castlegar
After spending several months attempting to find a fiscally sustainable way to deliver the Professional Aviation Program into the future, Selkirk College has made the difficult decision to cancel the program. Suspended earlier this year due to low enrolment and financial pressures, college administration recommended to the ...
LETTER: MP Albas responds to critical letter and comments
(Ed. Note: This is in response to an earlier letter you can read by clicking here). Dear Editor, It is with much regret I feel compelled to respond to the letter from potential Liberal Party of Canada candidate Connie Denesiuk to your publication. Why reluctantly? From my experience citizens are tired of public office holders...
Police redefine dog days of summer by asking for public help
It's an odd dillema. Police want very badly to get your calls, if an animal is in distress. They care, and they want to help where they can. But there is a common sense denominator that doesn't seem to apply. If the air conditioning is on, the dog is more comfortable than you, as you stand outside looking at him. Not all dogs...
LETTER: Reader learns of tragic loss on Facebook
Dear Editor: THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE. Don't eat yellow snow, don't text and drive, and use your head before you post on Facebook. Picture this; it’s a breezy summer morning, the sun is out, the birds are chirping and you're sitting at the table enjoying a delicious cup of coffee. You still have 10 minutes before having to ...
BC welcomes out-of-province firefighters
In preparation to rest crews for mandatory days off and with the forecasted return to hot and dry conditions by this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch welcomed 153 more fire personnel yesterday. One Structural Protection Unit arrives today. One hundred sustained-action firefighters and additional single specialists from...
California-grown fresh fruit on "class one" recall list
The brand "Sweet 2 Eat" fresh, whole fruit is being recalled in Canada due to a concern of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The fruit varieties include peaches, plums, nectarins and pluats and are being pulled off of supermarket shelves. Consumers should look for the brands Wawona, Sweet 2 Eat or Harvest Sweet. Each...
LETTER: Dan Albas needs further education
In a Saturday morning interview on CBC Radio’s The House, Dan Albas, the Conservative MP for South Okanagan-Similkameen continued his government’s attacks on the Canadian judiciary. I feel his remarks betray a scary lack of understanding of the role of the courts in our country. Albas claims that it is “an end run around...
COMMENT: Fencing agreement with Nature's Trust
Previous article On July 2nd there was a field trip on Nature Trust property. The major objective of the field trip was to encourage Nature Trust to take ownership of their 475 acres and start the process of mitigating the significant damage caused by the cow which is contrary to the 99 year lease agreement signed with the ...