Booms removed from Kootenay and Lower Slocan Rivers; 18 locals hired after yesterday's job fair
Executive Flight Centre is reporting that Kootenay and Lower Slocan River containment booms have been removed, and that upwards of 150 people attended yesterday's job fair in Castlegar, with 18 people getting hired to help with spill clean up. In an update released this (Thursday) morning, EFC said, “Quantum Murray removed ...
COMMENT: Cluster Munitions and Bill S-10
The federal government has tabled legislation, Bill S-10, An Act to Implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions. My party opposes this Bill because it does not signify an attempt to ratify the Convention on Cluster Munitions but in fact, proposes to make an exception to it. Cluster munitions can release hundreds of explosives...
Meandering thoughtstreams, clouds in my coffee: A miscellany
Why I write A friend asked me about this column. What is the topic, theme, etc.? The best I could come up with, in summary of my intention: “I try to explore the question, ‘What is a good way to live, in these times and in this world?’ We are conscious of the magnitude of human and physical challenges in this moment. Our...
Vandals cause upwards of $10,000 damage over long weekend
During the long weekend period starting Friday, Aug. 2 to Monday, Aug. 5, the Castlegar RCMP responded to 55 complaints, including expensive vandalism and one major theft, according to Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "The majority of the complaints were causing a disturbance and mischief related incidents," she said. "Castlegar...
Perry Ridge fire now 100-per-cent contained
People in the region feeling parched for good news may be refreshed to hear the Perry Ridge fire, about 4.5 km west of Winlaw, is now 100-per-cent contained. "Since (Aug. 1), the Perry Ridge fire received 19 mm of rain. This precipitation resulted in very little fire activity yesterday and so far today," according to a...
Lyle Robert Lamont: February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC
Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC It is with our deepest regrets that we inform you of the tragic loss of Lyle Robert Lamont.Lyle enjoyed many activities, such as, hockey, snowboarding, sledding, and anything with a motor and wheels.Lyle leaves behind his loving family in...
BC Coroner Service confirms body found is Lyle Lamont
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Columbia River on Aug. 1. The man was Lyle Robert Lamont, aged 25, from Castlegar. Mr. Lamont was last seen alive leaving his home in the Castlegar area and was reported missing on July 14, 2013. Mr. Lamont was subsequently found deceased...
Perry Ridge fire 20-per-cent contained - storms a mixed blessing for firefighting efforts
Reports yesterday that the Perry Ridge fire was 70-per-cent contained were innaccurate - the fire is, in fact, 70-per-cent guarded and 20-per-cent contained as of today. Southeast Fire Centre information officer Karlie Shaughnessy said "guarded" means onyl that a fuel-free zone has been established around the fire (or in this...
KAST to offer BC Venture Acceleration Program
BCIC today welcomed the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) as a partner offering the BC Venture Acceleration Program. KAST in Rossland and the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) in Cranbrook are both joining a provincewide network of partners offering a structured venture growth program to BC tech...
Executive Flight Services VP apologizes; no use water order remains for Slocan Valley
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Frustration and anger were palpable at the Winlaw Community Hall, as a room overflowing into the parking lot with Slocan Valley residents heard the bad news. It will be at least five days and maybe 10 before Slocan Valley residents can use their water in any form. That means no swimming, no...
