Selkirk's children's programs in the Boundary a hit
With the help of many generous partners, Selkirk College wrapped up another successful season of children’s summer programing in Grand Forks and Christina Lake. “We ran upwards of 100 children through our programs this summer and broadened our programming to include Art and Theatre,” says Continuing Education Coordinator...
Police respond to complaint of dinosaur blocking traffic in Castlegar
In what could arguably be called an unusual set of circumstances, police responded to a complaint yesterday of a dinosaur blocking traffic on Kinnaird Bridge in Castlegar. According to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff, police responded at about 2:45 p.m. and found a “massive”, roughly-four-foot stuffed dinosaur that was, indeed,...
Residents step up to tell CBT their priorities
You logged on, you thought, you prioritized. Now Basin residents can visit CBT’s Thoughtstream websiteto see results from our online engagement pilot project. Close to 1,400 residents participated in CBT’s Thoughtstream and answered six questions about economic, social and environmental well-being. Over 10,000 thoughts were...
Government wants public input to help shape future of Columbia River Treaty
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin following the release of the “Public Consultation Report Working Draft.” The report provides a comprehensive summary of the input received from the public and key findings as the Columbia River […]
Smokies split home weekend; end September in third place
The Trail Smoke Eaters finished their September schedule in third place in the BCHL’s Interior Conference after splitting a pair of home games Friday and Saturday against Cowichan Valley and West Kelowna. The Smokies (4-4-0-1), rode a pair of third-period goals, and 32 timely saves from Dustin Nikkel to a 3-2 victory over the...
'Wet, wet, wet' weekend of driving says YRB operations manager
Yellowhead Road and Bridge crews are bracing for a "wet, wet, wet" weekend on the Kootenay pass according to Operations Manager Marc Dale. "The weekend forecast is wet, wet, wet, with the potential for our first winter driving conditions on Kootenay Pass a reality for Sunday night," Dale said in a media release. The forecast...
FortisBC energy diets receive large scale support
Many customers will soon see reduced energy use thanks to their commitment to FortisBC’s energy diets. In just ten days more than 330 homeowners signed up for the Okanagan Energy Diet. In the Kootenays, more than 600 homeowners are participating, making the region closer to reaching its goal of 1,000 energy assessments. Part...
LETTER: Councillor defends Pride attendance
Editor's Note: This letter is in response to a missive sent to the Castlegar News by a local resident, in which the resident condemns three city councillors for their attendance representing Castlegar at Nelson's Gay Pride event last summer: Dear Mr. Kemperman, In response to your letter, let me assure you that I represent ...
Selkirk College Improves Environmental Sustainability
Over the past five years, Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations. Conservation of the natural environment is strongly valued at Selkirk College, and as a result, the Environmental Sustainability Committee...
Pilot survives plane crash in Fort Nelson
A pilot is lucky to be alive after surviving a plane crash Wednesday afternoon in Fort Nelson, BC. The pilot was the only person on board the plane said the Transportation Safety Board officials. The plane, said to be seen on fire just after 4 p.m., crashed Wednesday in the middle of an intersection in an industrial area of...
