$1.1 mill to support sport and physical activity in the Basin
People engaged in sport and physical activity in the Columbia Basin can look forward to improved support through the newly formed PacificSport Columbia Basin Society. Columbia Basin Trust and ViaSport are providing $800,000 and $300,000 respectively toward this initiative over the next three years. The society’s primary goals...
Kaslo Sourdough Bakery needs help after nomination in NEXTY competition
Kaslo Sourdough Bakery is getting known for its wonderful products outside the Kootenay region. The business was recently nominated for a NEXTY Award following its participation at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California in March. "My dad, Silvio and I exhibited our sourdough pastas in the world’s largest...
Prescribed burn project scheduled near Kaslo
Wildfire Management Branch and BC Timber Sales personnel are planning to conduct a prescribed burn at 12 Mile Creek, about 17 kilometres northwest of Kaslo next to Highway 31A. The burn project will take place between Thursday (April 9) and April 30, weather conditions permitting. This controlled burn will cover about 5.5 hectares and smoke […]
Four departments; 33 firefighters battle blaze south of Rossland
It took 33 firefighters from four different fire departments more than four hours to knock down a massive blaze in Paterson, about four kilometres down the road from Rossland toward the border, Tuesday evening. Kootenay Boundary Regional fire chief Terry Martin said the couple who lived in the house heard something and saw ...
Come See "Best of the Fest"
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival's 2015 "Best of the Fest" Tour is coming to Rossland, at the Rossland Miners Union Hall. Come on out for two action packed nights of films! Friday April 17th will be summer sport films. Saturday April 18th will be winter sport films. Doors will open at 6:30 and the show...
Catch the Spirit: GFI prepares for another exciting year
Catch the Spirit, the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament (GFI) is back for another year, starting June 30th and ending July 5th 2015. I have been involved in different capacities with this tournament since 2008 and am very excited to be in this position, working with such enthusiastic and dedicated, board of...
Kinnaird Elementary wins $25,000 in national contest
Staples Canada yesterday awarded Castlegar’s own Kinnaird Elementary School $25,000 worth of new technology in a surprise school assembly yesterday morning. Kinnaird Elementary was selected for their outstanding sustainability efforts and environmental initiatives. In collaboration with Earth Day Canada, the nationwide contest...
Proposed budget includes residential/commercial increases, public meeting scheduled
Residents got their first glimpse of Castlegar’s 2015 budget in a finance department report presented at city council’s regular meeting last night. The budget includes a tax increase of roughly $56 per year (roughly $4.67 a month) for the average household and a two-per-cent hike for commercial taxes. The total...
No injuries reported in basement fire at Victoria Street residence
Nelson Assistant Fire Chief Mike Daloise said there were no injuries reported following a house fire in the 800 block of Victoria Street Tuesday morning. NPD dispatch received a call at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday of a basement fire in the Victoria Street residence. “Upon arrival of the first crew smoke was observed coming from the […]
Nelsonites gather to discuss potential for community solar garden
Nelson is widely known as one the most progressive places in all of Canada, and now area residents could have the chance to add to that reputation by helping to build a community solar garden in the Queen City. Nelson Hydro and the West Kootenay Eco Society are hosting a Conversation Café at Oso Negro Wednesday (April 8 at ...
