B.C. update on continued support for displaced Albertans
British Columbia continues to marshal emergency management resources and support to assist neighbouring Albertans who have fled the devastating wildfires. On May 6, 2016, Premier Christy Clark announced a $300,000 donation from the Government of British Columbia to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts in Fort McMurray, Alberta, adding to donations by British […]
LETTER: Former councillor pans parcel tax
As most of us know the City budget is very complex and takes considerable time to put together. Weighing out what to fund and what not to fund or somewhere in between can be very stressful for those directly involved. My experience has been that decisions made by our elected officials are done with the best intentions using...
Crews continue efforts on wildfires in northeast B.C., most of which were human-caused
Recent warm, dry conditions have led to increased fire activity in the Prince George Fire Centre. Scattered showers are forecasted for this weekend which should aid fire suppression efforts. There are currently seven wildfires of note, which are all located in the Peace Region. The Beatton Airport Road wildfire, which is...
Police seek public assistance after early-morning robbery Friday
On May 6 at 4:27 a.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a robbery at a business on 6th Avenue in Castlegar. Two male suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash from an employee leaving work. The victim was not injured during the robbery. The investigation is ongoing and further details relating to the incident are not being ...
Missing Midway woman's car found by police
The vehicle belonging to Midway BC resident Colleen Smith has been located in Kelowna. Midway RCMP continue to look for Colleen Smith who was originally reported missing in early February when she failed to show up for work. On Tuesday May 3, 2016, the Kelowna RCMP located Smith’s blue 2005 four-door Chevrolet Cobalt in a...
OP/ED: Rethinking Trade Treaties and Taxation?
If the federal Liberal government is on the verge of a major shift in economic and industrial policies, as Terence Corcoran suggests in his April 20 column, “Ghosts of business past — and future,” then all that can be said is thank goodness. Since the mid-1990s Canada has basically been without any coherent or deliberate...
Selkirk College Health Care Assistant Program Gets Bursary Boost in Kaslo
The Community Foundation of North Kootenay Lake (CFNKLS) has provided a generous donation to provide bursaries for students who were enrolled the Selkirk College Health Care Assistant Program. A special cohort of the 26-week Health Care Assistant Program started in January at the college’s Kaslo Learning Centre. The offering...
Trail to unveil Riverfront Centre design at Silver City Days
The Riverfront Centre Building Committee is pleased to reveal the drawings for the proposed new integrated Library and Museum during the Trail Silver City Days festival. The drawings, which highlight the exterior and interior architectural design of the facility, will be displayed on easels inside the main entrance of the...
BC Liquor Stores accepting donations for Fort McMurray
As wildfires rage in Fort McMurray, Alta., forcing the emergency evacuation of 80,000 residents, BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross relief efforts there by donating at stores throughout the province. Starting today, BC Liquor Stores customers can donate $2, $5 or more to help the Red Cross in Alberta reunite...
Massive Roller Derby Event slated for May 14
What are you doing on Saturday, May 14? No plans yet? Well, have the Dam City Rollers got a killer evening planned, and they want you to enjoy it with them. The ladies in purple are hosting a three-team tournament at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Doors open at 6 p.m., first whistle is at 6:30pm. Coming in to play are the...
