Slocan Lake RCMP asks for public assistance in finding missing woman
The Slocan Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a woman reported missing on Wednesday (January 7). Victoria Aguilar, 63, was last seen walking on Harold Street in the Village of Slocan a short distance from her home. Aguilar, listed at 5'4" tall, medium build, fair complexion with freckles and a shaved...
You can do that here! Podcast Episode 3 - How to be a successful serial entrepreneur with Amber Hayes
Authors Note: The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST). It is a weekly series of half hour conversations with the most innovative entrepreneurs in the West Kootenay. Each episode is full of advice, and learnings from those that have been...
Man injured after vehicle struck by snow plow
An accident Monday saw one man sent to hospital after being struck by a snow plow, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. “On Jan. 5 at approximately 2:21 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Columbia Avenue and 9th Street,” she said in a press release issued this afternoon. “Investigation...
Trying to escape custody nets alleged NDCU robber five months in jail
The alleged robber who evaded police for weeks was sentenced to five months in jail Tuesday in Nelson Provincial Court after a botched escape attempt from a deputy sheriff in September. Andrew Stevenson, 34, was handed a five month sentenced by Judge Don Sperry. The sentence was one month longer than crown and defence agreed...
UPDATED: Winter Storm warning continues for West Kootenay
Environment Canada said continued its winter storm warning for the region. "A strong winter storm advancing from the coast has brought snow to the interior today," the warning said. "The snow will intensify tonight. Snowfall accumulations from this system will range from 15 to 25 cm." Environment Canada said there will be a...
Hijacking at Castlegar's West Kootenay Regional Airport?
Anyone seeing the plethora of emergency vehicles out in front of the West Kootenay Regional Airport New Year’s Eve might have been concerned, as every agency from RCMP to fire to BC Ambulance, to emergency social services, as well as commissionaires, CATSA and preboard security were on hand to manage a so-called “hijacking ...
ASSESSMENT NOTICES SENT TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN CASTLEGAR AREA
Owners of more than 8000 properties throughout the Castlegar area can expect to receive their 2015 assessment notices in the next few days. “Most homes in Castlegar and its surrounding area have remained relatively stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Dennis Hickson, Deputy Assessor. “Most home owners...
Arctic front doesn't scare off 2015 Rhythm Ropers Polar Bear Swimmers
What's a cold Arctic air front to enthusiastic Polar Bear Swimmers? Nothing! More than 75 brave, hardy, souls flocked to Nelson’s Lakeside Park beach to take the plunge into Kootenay Lake at the 2015 Rhythm Ropers Polar Bear Swim Thursday at High Noon. And it didn’t matter the age, swimmers young and old made the sprint, in...
Strike officially over - council unanimously ratifies new deal
The city worker strike is now officially over, with council voting unanimously to ratify the new collective agreement this morning. This agreement was presented to CUPE Local 2262 on Dec. 22 and the union said its membership “overwhelmingly” voted in favour of it on Dec. 23. The union announced the results of the vote on Dec....
Missing Calgary man found
Nelson Police report the missing 66-year-old man from Calgary has been found. Police said the man arrived at his home in Calgary early Tuesday morning and that he was safe after being informed there was a missing person alert issued in his name. Nelson Police would like to thank the public for helping with this file. Nelson...
