In a sensitive case that has discrimination based on sexual orientation up against the right to religious freedom; the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rejected Grand Forks respondents Les and Susan Molnar’s request for dismissal last week. According to the complainants, Shaun Eadie and Brian Thomas, the Molnars refused them a room at their bed and […]

Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Castlegar: Castlegar is once again challenging neighbours in the West Kootenay to do their part to slow climate change. Earth Hour is a global movement to encourage people to reduce energy consumption and bring attention to a cause that grows more urgent by […]

It’s all about the money, honey – at least it will be this Monday night, when a special council meeting will see the unveiling of Castlegar’s proposed 2010 budget and five-year financial plan … and, possibly, the future role Celgar will play within it. The meeting, to be held at the Community Forum at 7 […]

A little taste of history continues to be harvested annually at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus through the work and dedication of a small group of aging members of the Selkirk Vintners. The Company has been growing grapes at the campus and producing wine for over 35 years. However, things may start to ‘wilt’ if more […]

“We have been overwhelmed with such great support,” says volunteer Kari Cobalchini.  “When this was first being brainstormed, it became something tangible that we all felt we could help with in a way to support the rebuilding efforts in Haiti after the horrible devastation caused by the earthquake. Trail and area coffee shops are hosting […]

A run-away semi-truck tire caused some chaos Monday afternoon when it smashed through the parking lot of Common Grounds coffee shop on Columbia Avenue. Castlegar RCMP Staff Sgt. Laurel Mathew said coffee shop patrons probably got a bit of a suprise at around 1:45 p.m., when a massive tire rolled off the Kinnaird overpass offramp […]

The smallest city in B.C. took top honours for their water last week. Greenwood placed as the bronze winner in municipal water at the 20th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition. Another regional area, Beaver Falls, took home the silver, while the gold went to Hamilton, OH. Held in the historic spa town in […]

Is radon gas putting you or your family at risk of lung cancer? That’s the question Dana Schmidt is trying to get all Castlegar residents to ask, as he continues to promote radon-gas testing in this, the second-worst radon hot-spot in the province. Schmidt told city council, at its regular meeting Monday night, that he […]

Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff has thrown down the gauntlet to mayors of Nelson, Trail and Grand Forks, as reigning champion of Fortis B.C.’s EarthHour Challenge. Chernoff (pictured here with 2009’s trophy for Castlegar besting the participation rates of all other communities in the region) said he hopes residents will once again turn off their lights […]

City council heard, in its regular meeting Monday night, that resident water consumption increased by three per cent in 2009, compared to 2008’s numbers – and that’s a problem. Councillor Gord Turner pointed out that the city is currently missing out on granting opportunities that depend on more-controlled water consumption. “We use about 70 gallons […]