Local conservation officer attacked by cougar near Salmo
A local conservation officer was attacked by a cougar during an anomalous spike in cougar activity in and around Salmo, according to Deputy Chief Conservation Officer Chris Doyle. Doyle said the CO (whose name will not be released) responded to a call about an injured cougar that had been struck by a pick-up truck about 20 ...
Guest Column: On Kindness
Editor's Note: Below is a piece by Chris Longden, of the UK. That will explain the prevalence of Brit expressions throughout -- but her thoughts on this topic are universally applicable. Especially, perhaps, in the current political climate. _______________________________________ "It comes to something, when you've got...
Armed robbery at Teejay's, police ask witnesses to come forward
Castlegar RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Feb. 12 at a downtown business. At approximately 6 p.m., two suspects entered Teejay's grocery store on 4th Street with a replica firearm and approached the clerk. They took her to the back room and bound her arms, then proceeded to steal many items including...
Castlegar man killed in mountain accident
Trail and Greater District Detachment is assisting the BC Coroner Service and Worksafe BC with the investigation into the death of a Castlegar man who was struck by a tree, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. The 72-year-old man was grooming trails in the Nancy Green cross country ski area when the accident occurred ...
BC Election coming up -- get registered
BC's provincial election will happen on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. That's less than three months from now. Are you registered to vote? Who is eligible to vote? Everyone who:...
The first 500 Days in office: promises, promises -- broken promises
By James Wilt | DeSmog Canada Reconcile with Indigenous peoples. Make elections fairer. Invest many more billions in public transit and green infrastructure. Take climate change seriously....
WANTED: Local scientists to inspire children
Science World’s Scientists and Innovators in the Schools (SIS) program gets kids excited about science and technology through school visits from local science professionals. To better serve communities in the Kootenay region, we are holding a communication training workshop in Castlegar, for science professionals interested...
FortisBC reaches out to public regarding ideas for future of South Slocan facilities
A small gathering of the public braved last week’s winter storm to attend an information session at the Taghum Hall near Nelson to discuss options for buildings at the FortisBC South Slocan facility. The electric power and gas distribution-retail giant is in the process of moving operations from South Slocan to a new $20-plus million […]
An Exciting Show at Joe Hill Coffee House on Sunday the 19th
The Joe Hill Coffee House coming up on Sunday, February 19 will be a unique, high-energy show. You won’t want to miss it! Brynn Streadwick will open the show. She’ll sing and play her ukulele (as a change from her life as a 13 year old student of dance at the National Ballet School)....
For Valentine's Day and always -- Look after your heart. Here's how.
Post Valentine’s Day: POSITIVE STEPS TO A HEALTHY HEART It’s always wonderful to give and receive expressions of thanks, acknowledgment, gratitude and love on St. Valentine’s Day. It’s those small things in life that really make a difference in all our lives on a mental and emotional level. We also want to give...
