LETTER: New Denver mayor speaks to tragedy, offers donation option
(Ed. Note: This letter is in reference to a situation outlined in coverage you can read by clicking here. ) This has been a difficult 10 days for our community. Many people and agencies have come forward to help us. We would like to thank: - RCMP; - New Denver & Area Fire Department; - BC...
Have fun, take photos and win cool Castlegar prize packages
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words – and it could also be worth $100 in swag now that Castlegar has a fun new promotion on the go. City council, at its regular meeting Monday night, voted unanimously to set aside $500 for the #CastlegarSelfie Summer promotion, according to city councillor Kevin Chernoff. “The idea is...
LETTER: Students from across the region join for Emergency Services Camp in Nelson
On the first weekend in May, the Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Nelson RCMP, Nelson Fire Rescue, Nelson Search and Rescue, and BC Ambulance held our first annual Emergency Services Camp for local high school students. The camp is based on our previous successful years of Police Camp in Nelson. This year...
What's the Monashee Institute? Find out tomorrow evening...over cocktails
The Monashee Institute is the new initiative from the Innovative Education Task Force, who operates under the City of Rosslands' Sustainability Commission. The Monashee Institute was officially launched last week and this week is the Open House. WHEN: Wednesday May 21st, 2014 @ 6 PM WHERE: Rossland Art Gallery, 2004 Columbia...
COMMENT: Kris Stanbra – A truly courageous woman
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending some time with Kris Stanbra. She had just been awarded the prestigious Courage to Come Back Award. I was truly impressed by her story and thought I would share it with my constituents in the B.C. Southern Interior Kris grew up as a fun-loving, athletic child with a competitive...
LETTER: BC Teachers Taking a Stand for Public Education With Possible Strikes
BC Teachers are taking a stand for public education! What’s going to happen? It’s not something we do lightly but, after 16 months at the bargaining table and still a long way off from a fair deal, teachers across BC will begin rotating strikes on Monday, May 26 to May 29, 2014. Teachers in our school district will be on the...
BREAKING: Search terminated for missing youths on Slocan Lake
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for three missing youths presumed drowned in Slocan Lake has been terminated, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The 10-day search involved the use of the RCMP Dive Team, RCMP Helicopter, Arrow Lakes Search & Rescue, Slocan Lake Fire Dept, Vernon Search & Rescue, Bruce's...
Successful petition may prevent bridge project from moving forward
The City of Trail will have a new sewer pipeline crossing the Columbia River, but it will be up to the citizens of Trail whether or not there will be a pedestrian/bicycle bridge as well. Councillor Robert Cacchioni is chair of the Sewerage Committee and represents Trail on the board of the Regional District. Currently, according...
COMMENT: Parliament defeats food safety bill
I am very dismayed that my Bill C-571 did not get quite enough support in Parliament to pass on to Committee stage where it would have received thorough scrutiny and proper debate. I had hoped to follow an example set by the EU to have the same food safety standards, transparency and accountability applied to the horsemeat ...
Police will be targeting high-risk driving this long weekend
The first longweekend of what most believe is the start of summer also will see a stronger police presence on the highways throughout the province says the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. Minister Todd Stone is asking the public, whether it's a camping trip or a planned family visit, to allow plenty of time and...
