Trowelex to construct raceway at Millennium Park
A raceway at Millennium Park? You bet! But not a full-sized one, by any stretch of the imagination – this raceway will be 12 feet by 12 feet, designed for kids to get their race on near the playground in the city's most iconic recreation venue. In his report to council on the subject, city director of Transportation and Civic...
Castlegar kids talk trash for Earth Day lead-up
In the weeks leading up to Earth Day, Castlegar students got the opportunity to see first-hand where our trash goes when we throw it away. Ms. Landis’s Grade 4 class from Kinnaird Elementary, as well as Mrs. Evdokimoff’s Grade 5/6 class and Ms. Elias’s Grade 4/5 class from Twin Rivers School, investigated waste management at...
Salmo FD launches Firesmart campaign: Protect your home and community
The Village of Salmo has launched a public education and support campaign to raise awareness of the risk that wildfire poses and provide information to residents and businesses on actions they can take to reduce wildfire risk on private property. A street banner, new information webpage, leaflets to residents in the Salmo...
Selkirk College School of Environment & Geomatics Students Share Research
Earlier this month, Selkirk College Castlegar Campus was abuzz with students from the Recreation Fish & Wildlife, Forestry, Integrated Environmental Planning, and Geographic Information Systems programs carrying posters and cue cards ready to share research with their classmates. Second and third year students of the...
Mike Ranta — living his dream one paddle at a time
The person pulling a canoe through Nelson Tuesday with this trusty dog, bear fighter, navigator and best friend, Spitzii breaking trail is Mike Ranta. Ranta, from Atikokan,Ont., which just happens to be the Canoe Capital of Canada, is no stranger to solo expeditions having already crossed North America continent solo, over ...
Another blow to Kootenay Lake Fishing as Province calls for early closure due to low kokanee numbers
As if businesses that rely on Kootenay Lake fishing needed any more bad news. The Province said in a media release effective May 1, 2016, the kokanee sport fishery on the upper west arm of Kootenay Lake will be catch and release only for the remainder of the fishing season. "Sport fishing will remain open, but anglers will ...
Whooping Cough Still a Threat: IHA says 'Don't Wait -- Vaccinate'
Interior Health is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. This timely reminder comes as pertussis cases continue to occur in several Interior Health communities. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and throat. Pertussis can affect...
Summer Camp for Young Golfers
The Selkirk College Saints Golf Camp is adding a new professional to its roster of instructors this summer—though he’s not a new face to the organization. Garrett Kucher is returning to the golf camp for a fourth season as instructor, but this time it will also be as a professional golfer. Kucher is a former Selkirk College...
Water Quality Advisory, effective immediately, for City of Nelson
Water users in the City of Nelson are now under Water Quality Advisory, effective immediately, said the Public Works Department in a media release Friday (April 22). The Water Quality Advisory was arrived following consultation with the Interior Health Authority. "Recent testing shows that current water qualities in the Nelson...
Don't miss Camas Discovery Day this Sunday!
Camas season has come once again to the West Kootenay! On Sunday, April 24, bring the family and join the Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS) to discover why camas is so special and share in its natural beauty alongside local artists creatively capturing these lovely lilies, plein air, in the park. The City of Castlegar, in...
