Residents step up to tell CBT their priorities
You logged on, you thought, you prioritized. Now Basin residents can visit CBT’s Thoughtstream websiteto see results from our online engagement pilot project. Close to 1,400 residents participated in CBT’s Thoughtstream and answered six questions about economic, social and environmental well-being. Over 10,000 thoughts were...
Smokies split home weekend; end September in third place
The Trail Smoke Eaters finished their September schedule in third place in the BCHL’s Interior Conference after splitting a pair of home games Friday and Saturday against Cowichan Valley and West Kelowna. The Smokies (4-4-0-1), rode a pair of third-period goals, and 32 timely saves from Dustin Nikkel to a 3-2 victory over the...
'Wet, wet, wet' weekend of driving says YRB operations manager
Yellowhead Road and Bridge crews are bracing for a "wet, wet, wet" weekend on the Kootenay pass according to Operations Manager Marc Dale. "The weekend forecast is wet, wet, wet, with the potential for our first winter driving conditions on Kootenay Pass a reality for Sunday night," Dale said in a media release. The forecast...
Rossland gets onboard the Broadband train
A decision was before City Council this week to do with the options for installing broadband internet infrastructure in Rossland. After researching the topic for a year and a half, the Broadband Task Force presented three options. The staff recommendation was Option B, which entailed that the City enter into a pole permit ...
FortisBC energy diets receive large scale support
Many customers will soon see reduced energy use thanks to their commitment to FortisBC’s energy diets. In just ten days more than 330 homeowners signed up for the Okanagan Energy Diet. In the Kootenays, more than 600 homeowners are participating, making the region closer to reaching its goal of 1,000 energy assessments. Part...
Council chambers packed as Cooke development access debated
It was standing room only at this week’s public hearing, which took place before the regular council meeting. It was tough to get an accurate count of the people present because they were spread throughout the hallways of the council chambers, but there were around 30-40 members of the public in attendance. While there was...
LETTER: Councillor defends Pride attendance
Editor's Note: This letter is in response to a missive sent to the Castlegar News by a local resident, in which the resident condemns three city councillors for their attendance representing Castlegar at Nelson's Gay Pride event last summer: Dear Mr. Kemperman, In response to your letter, let me assure you that I represent ...
City’s Manager of Planning laid off
The City of Rossland has decided not to renew the contract of Mike Maturo, Manager of Planning and Development Services. Mr. Maturo served as City Planner for six and a half years and played a major role in a number of projects during that time. During the regular meeting of Council on Monday, councillors Jill Spearn and...
Selkirk College Improves Environmental Sustainability
Over the past five years, Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations. Conservation of the natural environment is strongly valued at Selkirk College, and as a result, the Environmental Sustainability Committee...
GF city councillors discuss the future after city hall fire
Local city councillors held their meeting at the Grand Forks Senior Centre, Sept. 23 after a fire damaged city hall last week. All the councillors were in attendance, along with RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison and two members of the Grand Forks Fire Rescue – Fire Chief Dale Heriot and Deputy Fire Chief Kevin McKinnon. Mayor Brian...
