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Council begins budget planning, and not a moment too soon

by Andrew Bennett on 25 Apr 2013
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Council begins budget planning, and not a moment too soon

CAO Cecile Arnott brought her preliminary budget presentation to council's committee-of-the-whole (COW) on Tuesday afternoon, offering councillors a first taste of what the 2013 financial plan might look like when it gets passed before the May 15 filing deadline.

RCMP search for missing Slocan teen

by Castlegar Source on 25 Apr 2013
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Missing 18-year-old Daniel Crossley. — Submitted photo

On April 24, the Slocan Lake RCMP received a report that 18-year-old Daniel Crossley, of Slocan British Columbia, had left his family residence at approximately 4 p.m. the previous day, April 23.

Daniel has not contacted any family or friends since leaving and his plans and destination are unknown.

Daniel is described as a caucasian male with oriental features, 18 years old, 5'6" tall, 140 lbs, medium length black hair, wearing a green coat over brown hoodie, dark jeans, and black shoes.

Local food bank running out of food

by Contributor on 25 Apr 2013
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Local food bank running out of food

Unless things turn around the once-a-week food bank at Trail United Church will soon become a once-a-month operation. Food bank coordinators Marylynn Rakuson and Eleanor Harper have seen donations drop off and numbers of clients increase far beyond their ability to manage.

West Kootenay Traffic Services make appeal to public

by Contributor on 24 Apr 2013
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By Cpl. John Ferguson
With Spring here and summer just around the corner, the Nelson West Kootenay Traffic Services and Nelson Integrated Road Safety Unit would like to remind the motoring public of some very important vehicle safety features.
 
Since 1990, it has been mandatory for Canadian vehicles to have daytime running lights; these are the lights that automatically come on when the vehicle is in motion. If a car is imported and is without this feature, it is compulsory to have these lights installed.

COMMENT: Shark Finning – An Immoral Practice

by Alex Atamanenko on 24 Apr 2013
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Alex Atamanenko

I recently had the opportunity to speak and offer support for Bill C-380, An Act to Amend the Fish Inspection Act and the Fisheries Act, which would prohibit the importation of shark fins not attached to the rest of the shark and enshrine in legislation Canada's prohibition on finning.  This bill was introduced by my colleague, Fin Donnelly, MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam.   Unfortunately, it was vot

Alex Atamanenko addresses Genetically Modified Alfalfa at the House of Commons

by Contributor on 22 Apr 2013
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Alex Atamanenko

New Democratic Party member of parliament (MP) Alex Atamanenko made the following speech in the House of Commons, Friday April 19th.

Mr. Speaker, last week a National Day of Action was held across Canada to stop Forage Genetics International from releasing Monsanto's genetically modified Roundup Ready alfalfa. I would like to thank the National Farmers Union, CBAN and many others for undertaking this important initiative. A special thanks to Colleen Ross of the NFU for organizing the rally in Nelson, B.C.

Liberal West Kootenay candidate switches campaign managers

by Castlegar Source on 22 Apr 2013
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Liberal West Kootenay candidate switches campaign managers

Just a week after announcing his candidacy in a public meeting, BC Liberal candidate Jim Postnikoff has made a major campaign staffing change, bringing his son Jesse in to manage hios campaign.

Postnikoff said former campaign manager Meagan Salekin is stepping away for personal reasons, but continues to support the campaign.

Police release name of victim in weekend's fatal accident

by Kyra Hoggan on 22 Apr 2013
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Police release name of victim in weekend's fatal accident

Police are now able to confirm that Aurora Wright, 18, was the victim of a devastating two-vehicle accident in Pass Creek Saturday.

Aurora is the sibling of Jessie Wright, 19, whose remarkable story of being lost for five days in the forest with only a hoodie, in wintertime, then being found alive and well on the fifth day of the search, capitivated many area residents back in February of this year.

West Kootenay Traffic Services Cpl. John Ferguson said alcohol was not a factor in Saturday's fatal crash.

Protect yourself, protect others, get immunized

by Contributor on 22 Apr 2013
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Interior Health

In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention.    April 20 to 27 isNational Immunization Awareness Week, and this year, Interior Health would like to remind you that we can all play an important role in stopping the spread of vaccine preventable diseases. 

Creating Caring Communities announces spring conference

by Contributor on 22 Apr 2013
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Creating Caring Communities announces spring conference

The Creating Caring Communities Committee is pleased to announce their second annual spring conference, scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC.  The theme for this year’s conference, Keeping the Doors Open: New Beginnings for Creating Policy that Supports Marginalized Populations, features keynote speakers Carrielynn Lund, Eugene Oscapella and Dr. Tessa Parkes.  

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