Editorial: On being accused of smiling because the NDP are (sort of) in power
An acquaintance recently said to me, "I guess you're smiling because the NDP are forming the government now." Actually, I was smiling about something completely non-political. Besides, I tend to be a bit agnostic about party politics; are political parties really necessary? She went on to say that in her recollection, "when...
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park closure to take effect immediately
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, a popular tourist destination located west of the British Columbia-Alberta border 48 km southwest of Banff, has been closed immediately the Southeast Fire Centre said in a media release Sunday. The decision, to close the park to inbound traffic effective immediately, was made by BC Parks, in co-ordination with the BC […]
Changes coming to West Kootenay Transit — expanded bus service, new single multi-zone fare
West Kootenay Transit, in conjuction with BC Transit, are rolling out some changes to the local system starting Tuesday, August 1. BC Transit said starting August 1, 2017, bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will benefit from extended service on several routes, and will be able to travel across zones for a single […]
Fire update as of Thursday at 3:25 p.m.
Currently in the Southeast Fire District, there are 21 fires actively burning, according to Fire Information Officer John Boivin, all but nine of which are being held or under control (those that are not are way up into the mountains and/or very small). The closest are two near Hoder Creek in the Slocan (the first […]
Canadian Forces to assist emergency efforts in the Williams Lake area
In response to the minister of public safety and solicitor general’s request for Canadian Armed Forces support to assist British Columbia’s work on the wildfires, Solicitor General Mike Farnworth expressed his gratitude and thanks for the Forces’ agreement to help. “This is an unprecedented emergency, and it’s a welcome relief to get more boots on […]
What a day for an Airshow — Grand Forks 2017 a complete success
The Grand Forks Airshow 2017 has been a hit with the public as crowds lined the airport area to get a glimpse at the many acts on display. The weather has been nothing short of perfect. From Bud Granley flying his Harvard Aerobatic Performance to Anna Serbinenko Sky Dancer to the amazing Snowbirds Full Aerobatic […]
UPDATED: Want to feel better? Here's one way -- help move Seven Summits to its new home
UPDATED: Volunteers still needed Seven Summits staff have been hard at work as volunteers, working on their own time, to get the red-roofed church ready for its new role by the start of the new school year. So far, crews of students, parents, and other community volunteers have pitched in to help, but there is still a lot ...
Castlegar pitched as 'ideal' candidate for basic income experiment
Former provincial Green Party candidate (for Richmond) and current minister of the Castlegar United Church Greg Powell is urging both city council and MLA Katrine Conroy to lobby to have Castlegar be the site of a pilot project designed to eliminate poverty by providing a basic income to all residents. He said the concept was...
Horgan pledges support for people and communities affected by B.C. wildfires
Premier John Horgan has pledged his ongoing support for the people and communities affected by wildfires in B.C.’s Interior, as the cabinet meets for the first time in Victoria. “When we face difficult times, people and communities come together to help each other. Our government is stepping up our support of the people affected by […]
City to appeal decision in Maglio court case
On June 9, 2017 the City of Castlegar issued a media release notifying residents that in 2013, the City of Castlegar went out to tender in order to construct the Millennium Natural Swimming Ponds project. This was a complicated project that involved optional pricing scenarios, water act approvals, archeological assessments, First Nation’s approval and monitoring […]
