Developers look for financial and non-financial support from the city for affordable housing project
An affordable housing project that is “very close to shovel ready” is asking the city to overlook other projects that are preparing to solicit grant money in favour of its proposal, as well as around $700,000 in financial support. The working committee for the Kootenay Christian Fellowship Share Housing Initiative appeared before city council Monday […]
Cougar sightings in Castlegar, Trail, Montrose, Blueberry
Multiple cougar sightings in several communities: three in Castlegar this month, at least one in Trail, and more in Montrose and Blueberry – have Conservation reminding residents that this is the season for it, and to secure any and all attractants that might lure a cougar to your home. “There's still snow high up in the...
SD 20 approves fees for riding school bus
Not even SD 20 trustees were happy about voting in favour of user-fees for school busing, according to Trail trustee Toni Driutti, after the board approved the fees at their regular meeting Monday evening. Driutti pointed to decreasing ministry funding and wage increases the ministry negotiated but isn't funding, as the reason...
DeGroot shooting now oldest open IIO investigation
An officer-involved fatal shooting dating back to Oct. 13, 2014, has now become the oldest open investigation being handled by the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (For coverage of the shooting, click here). The sixth-oldest open IIO investigation is also local, after a fatal shooting on Kinnaird Bridge in...
Nelson man 'put his life at risk' to save BOB jumper
Ryan Labbe was preparing to enjoy some quiet time Friday (May 13) night at Lakeside Park. The City of Nelson worker had just pulled his vehicle up to the Lakeside Park boat launch when he heard yelling coming from the Big Orange Bridge deck. Labbe said there was a distraught man on the bridge that was screaming he was going...
Selkirk College School of Environment & Geomatics Students Awarded for Superb Work
Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) Regional Manager Bruce Stevens attended the Selkirk College graduation ceremony last month to honour five students from the School of Environment & Geomatics for their presentations made during the recent applied research conference. The students...
La Cafamore: Classical Music From The Movies (And Other Internet Lies)
Now in its eighth season of performances in the Kootenays, La Cafamore presents: Music from the Movies (and other internet lies). The trio consisting of Angela Snyder (violin), Alexis More (viola) and Carolyn Cameron (piano) will plays works of Felix Mendelssohn, Dimitri Shostakovich and Joe Hisaishi. When: Thursday June ...
Strength in numbers — Winlaw supporters send message to Kootenay Lake School Board
The Kootenay Lake School Board received the cold-shoulder treatment during its meeting Tuesday at W.E. Graham School in Slocan as more than 350 parents, students and Valley residents attended to voice their displeasure over the potential decision to close Winlaw Elementary School. Winlaw was included in the recent Kootenay ...
Selkirk College Saints Add Leadership to Blueline
The four-time defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) champion Selkirk College Saints are building towards the upcoming season with the signing of Jackson Bruce-Fuoco. An Ontario native, Bruce-Fuoco has committed for the 2016-2017 season and beyond. A skilled two-way defenseman that possess exceptional...
SD 20 students get to participate in Selkirk College's Project Heavy Duty
A group of 20 high school students from School District 20 will get a chance to take their keen interest in the trades and local industry one step further with a hands-on experience that could cement their future. Project Heavy Duty is being offered for the first time in this region as a way to connect employers, educators ...
