Man spends night in wild following ATV accident
A dramatic accident/rescue took place in Pass Creek over the weekend, after an ATV and its driver went over a steep embankment. The driver, a 42-year-old Alberta man, spent an entire night with various broken bones before managing to contact help. The accident took place on Norns Road, approximately 10 kilometers from Castlegar. “It looks […]
Two-hectare fire breaks out near Cranbrook
A two-hectare wildfire has broken out between Cranbrook and Kimberley, but is not threatening any homes. The Perry Creek fire occurred Monday and is considered active, but it is now 25 per cent guarded. Although this is not an interface fire, nor is the fire threatening any structures, smoke from this fire is visible from […]
A letter to Canadians from the Honorable Jack Layton
August 20, 2011
Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.Unfortunately...
Cancer takes Jack Layton at the age of 61
Opposition leader Jack Layton died Monday morning at his home. The Layton family announced the sudden passing in a statement. Layton had been battling cancer and recently stepped down as federal NDP leader. He, however, had hoped this would be a short time away from politics, optimistic to return when Parliament resumed next month. “We […]
Three days to celebrate 40 years: the Vallican Whole party
The Vallican Whole Community Centre, originally the epicentre of the counterculture movement in this part of the West Kootenays, is celebrating its 40th birthday with a three-day party Aug. 26-28. Who can believe it’s 40 years since this wild and crazy bunch of dreamers built the most beautiful hall in the Kootenays? Several of the […]
The most painful sting in the world
By BBC Earth Steve Backshall and the Deadly 60 team trek deep into the hot and muddy jungle to seek out one of the world’s most elusive birds of prey. But no Deadly 60 trip is without its surprises, and when Steve meets an old enemy his nerves truly are put to the test. What’s […]
Check out two area gallery/museums free, through your library
The more we get together the happier we’ll be, goes the song—and the Nelson Public Library agrees. The Library has partnered with Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History in Nelson, and Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar to give Library members a taste of these great places—and all it takes is a Library card. […]
Cranbrook to host stop on Community Gaming Grant Review tour
People in the West Kootenay have one more kick at the Gaming review can, courtesy of the East Kootenay. BC’s Community Gaming Grant Review will visit Cranbrook for a community forum on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort. Skip Triplett, appointed last month by Premier Christy Clark to lead the independent review, […]
Water meter protests all wet
City contractors trying to install water meters are meeting some resistance from residents – and city officials are warning people that’s a decision they may later regret. Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said several people have now turned the contractors away, and he’s not sure they understand the financial consequences of so doing. “If you get […]
Police seize big-money pot production; local man facing charges
A 26-year-old Castlegar man will be facing charges after police raided a grow-op believed to be worth about $700,000, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “On Aug. 17 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit, along with Castlegar General Duty members, executed a search warrant issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances […]
