Saints hope road swing promises them top spot in BCIHL
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program will look to take sole possession of first place in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League standings this weekend when they face a pair of tough road games to open the second half of their 2013/14 regular season schedule. The Saints will open the trip on Friday night against Thompson […]
BC Chamber of Commerce says US court decision good news for Canadians
B.C. business people crossing the U.S. border to do business have new protection against expedited removal laws, thanks to a recent U.S. district court ruling, according to a press release issued by the BC Chamber of Commerce. Under expedited removal laws, a Canadian trying to cross into the U.S. has faced a regime that empowers […]
UPDATED: Police request public help in nabbing suspect after series of break-and-enters between Castlegar and Nelson
Police are appealing for public information after four businesses were broken into last night and into the wee hours of this morning. Thirsty Duck owner Carol Millar said the alarm at her restaurant went off at about 1:50 a.m. "They broke the front door, then broke my office door, as well as breaking the ATM and stealing the...
2013 saw nine fatalities on local roads
Nine people died on regional roads last year and police are urging residents to drive safely, according to RCMP Cpl. John Ferguson. "In 2013, the West Kootenay Traffic Services and West Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit had a very busy year," Ferguson said. "We unfortunately had nine fatalities in the area. Of these nine...
Castlegar suiting up for Kraft Hockeyville contest
A group of hockey minded individuals are coming together this weekend to form the Castlegar Nomination Committee for the 2014 Kraft Hockeyville competition. Local Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff has thought about the possibility of entering Castlegar in the Canada wide competition for many years – “Castlegar has such a long, rich,...
The problem with running government like a business
The Senate scandal that will continue to plague Stephen Harper when the House resumes sitting is far more than just a run of the mill scandal, of which Canada has had many over the years. This one seems to present the result of an accumulation of rot, amorality, casual thuggery and complete lack of shame, […]
Atlantic salmon numbers dropping
Top researchers with the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) are trying to figure out why wild Atlantic salmon numbers are dropping dramatically once they leave their home rivers and head into saltwater. Jonathan Carr, ASF’s Director of Research and Environment, recently presented his latest scientific findings at the Atlantic Salmon Ecosystems Forum in Orono, Maine. Scientists […]
GFBB take down Princeton Posses 7-5
Princeton Posse vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins The Princeton Posse and the Grand Forks Border Bruins met at the Midway arena, Jan 10. It was a game packed with power plays that brought the Bruins a win over the Posse’s with a final tally of 7-5. The start of the game was delayed, which resulted in the Posse's being handed ...
Rumours of Aviation Program's death have been greatly exaggerated - and could hurt the whole region
It's perhaps dangerously premature to start sounding the death knell for Selkirk College's renowned aviation program, despite the college's decision not to take new students for the 2014 year. The program, designed to accommodate 18 students, will only see three move forward into second year, with no new applicants being...
Selkirk College Plans Aviation Program Renewal
In order to provide time to explore options and build a more sustainable program, Selkirk College has made the decision to suspend the Professional Aviation Program first-year intake for the 2014-15 school year. Despite its mantle as the oldest and one of the best college professional pilot programs in Canada, the Selkirk...
