Just hours away from his most important day of the year, Santa Claus (aka St. Nicholas, Father Christmas) is stressed, according to sources close to the North Pole. A senior North Pole official, who asked to remain unnamed, told The Source yesterday that Claus is feeling the pressure of delivering a white Christmas while going […]

I read with interest the article that appeared in the December 9, 2011, edition of The Castlegar Source entitled, “MP wants bottled water banned.” In the piece, BC South Interior MP Alex Atamanenko based his recent statement about bottled water in the House of Commons on information that has long been confirmed as false — […]

Earlier this week — Monday, December 19th — a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed on a residence in Nelson. During the search a substantial amount of cocaine, worth an estimated street value of $40,000, was seized. Police also seized steroids, marihuana, and a large sum of Canadian currency at the residence. […]

Once the turkey has settled, soccer enthusiasts will be primed and ready for the Soccer Quest 2011 Christmas Classic Tournament. The co-ed event is being held December 28-29 at the Soccer Quest Indoor facility next to the NDCC Arena and Curling Club. During the two-day tourney, each team of 10 players is guaranteed four games. […]

When bargaining between the B.C. Teachers Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association resumes January 4, 2012, the two sides will have a report to mull over. Tuesday, the British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board concluded bargaining between teachers and their employers is so dysfunctional that changes are needed. But those changes could increase the […]

It is the time of the year when farmers in the Southern Interior of British Columbia are making plans for the next season which includes securing labour. Many orchard and vineyard owners are placing ads in their local papers looking for full time farm workers for next year. Season duration and wages vary depending on […]

Birds of a feather flocked together and led to a sophisticated marijuana grow operation bust Dec. 10 near Salmo. An RCMP officer who was working traffic duty on a section of Highway 6 Dec. 9 near a property that was a former sawmill smelled something unusual in the air while on duty. The distinct odour […]

Randall Hopley did not ask for bail when he stood up for his hearing Monday in Cranbrook Provincial Court, the CBC reported Hopley, 46, is facing charges in connection with the disappearance of three-year-old Kienan Hebert. Hopley is in custody at the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, and appeared at the brief hearing in Cranbrook by […]

Grand Forks RCMP had some silent and mostly peaceful nights this past week. While holiday CounterAttack checks continue, RCMP Staff Sergeant Jim Harrison said he is pleased to report his officers have made no new impaired driving charges.   “This means people are being careful out there and we really appreciate it,” said Harrison.  At […]

The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Depot is moving to a new, more convenient home at the Boundary Hospital after a year of uncertainty. The move, taking the service from the old forestry building back to the lower level of Grand Forks Hospital (just follow the signs once inside), will take place over the […]