Mayoral candidate Ian Mcleod, in his own words
I will only do my best for the whole community if elected to Mayor. I will be there to work for everyone in the City, young and old, I will not be there to be friends, I will be there to try and help the City return to its former self. I will be looking to bring in new business for employment, to enhance the downtown areas....
City speaks to union criticisms in current strike action
PUBLIC NOTICE RE CUPE STRIKE (issued by the City of Castlegar): The City wishes to advise Castlegar residents City facilities will remain open and City non-union staff will endeavor to provide prompt service to residents, businesses and visitors during the current labour strike. Your understanding and patience is appreciated....
Morale high on picket lines, outstanding issues remain
Despite unseasonably chilly weather early in the week, morale on the city worker picket line hasn’t cooled, according to CUPE 2262 union president Leford Lafayette. “I think moral is pretty high,” said Lafayette, adding members see picketing for job security as fighting for a good cause. “We have people from as far away as ...
Council Candidate Lisa Pasin, in her own words
I am running for Trail Council because I will offer a fresh perspective to City Hall. We need to continue the transition of our City of Trail to a new generation of leadership. I have completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Business Administration from Royal Roads University. ...
Council Candidate Fred Romano, in his own words
I have been married to Lynn (Dimock) for 40 years. We have three children Adam (Kim) and Hannah, Leah, Laura (Jason) and Jayci Halifax. I graduated from BCIT in Business Administration and returned to Trail to work for West Kootenay Power in their accounting department. Seven years later I went to work for Cominco (Teck) in...
Trustee candidate Terry Hanik offers resume and platform
“ Help Me Help Our Children” Born & raised in Trail Graduated from J.L.Crowe Retired Married with 3 Children & 6 Grandchildren President of The Trail Wildlife Association Warden for Fort Shepherd Conservancy and Teck Land I’ve coached and was manager for Local Baseball Teams I’ve coached and was...
Council candidate Sandy Santori, in his own words
The first question I should answer. Why did I choose to run for Council? When I made my intentions public, several people asked, “ARE YOU NUTS”? Yes I am. Nuts for the community where I was born and raised and where I chose to raise my family. The citizens of Trail are a very proud people and they have every right to be proud....
Mayoral candidate Mike Martin, in his own words
I came to Trail as a young engineer 42 years ago and like so many, when you come to Trail, it gets in your blood, and you stay in Trail… that is exactly what happened to me. I met my wife Debbie and next thing I knew, I was part of a large Italian family with deep roots into the community. I worked my entire 40-year career...
Good turn out in Castlegar and Trail for early polls
Advanced polling numbers in both Trail and Castlegar indicate a better turn out than either city has seen in previous years. Castlegar’s advanced polling was held on Nov. 4 and 5, and city manager John Malcolm says 389 people showed up to cast an early ballot, as compared to 216 in the byelection in September of 2013. Malcolm...
ELECTION RANT: Castlegar residents need to wise up
I don’t think it will come as any kind of wicked surprise to anyone that I’m a supporter of democracy – I’ve always pushed people to rock their vote, participate and be involved. I usually totally enjoy elections. This one? Not so much. I can’t wait until it’s over – which will be in roughly six generations, if the ugliness...
