COUNCIL MISCELLANY: Local support for winter shuttle, branding decision deferment, tourist support for local trails
Although there were some empty seats around the council table (Mayor Greg Granstrom and Councillor Cary Fisher were absent), the same could not be said for the public gallery seating. The council chamber was packed with members of the public last Monday, all for their chance to provide input on some of the topics before...
COMMENT: Who decides what Canadians need?
Unless you are a magazine publisher, you’ve probably never heard of the Canada Magazine Fund. Administered by Heritage Canada, the CMF was established 24 years ago to “contribute towards the production of high-quality magazines showcasing the diverse work of a wide cross-section of Canadian creators” and to build “capacity to help ensure the continued growth […]
Teenager killed during B.C Ride to Conquer Cancer
The 200-kilometre B.C Ride to Conquer Cancer cancer event has been marred with a fatality Sunday morning. Everyone involved is shook up after hearing a 16-year-old cyclist from Victoria died en route from Vancouver to Seattle after a car hit him. The accident happened approximately 80 kilometers north of Seattle near Arlington. The cyclist was […]
OP/ED: MLA Conroy looks ahead
This week I travelled to Victoria to be sworn in as MLA and I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of Kootenay West for my re-election. I am honored and I will do my very best to represent all constituents and take the concerns of this area to Victoria and the […]
Food for thought: Gluten-, dairy-, soy-free spinach and onion pakoras
One of the downsides of a gluten-, dairy-, soy-free diet is that I sometimes crave something doughy, like perogies, or fritters, or dumplings. But most of the options I’ve found taht we’re allowed are really just gratuitous carbs, with little nutrition or flavour – expect for these pakoras, which are common in Indian cuisine and […]
BC Hydro seeks response to dredging Grohman Narrows
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Snowpack, rainfall and runoff conditions in 2012 were so much above normal, that reservoirs and river levels reached critical levels. “Kootenay Lake peaked at 1,753.8 feet, which is the highest level since 1974, “ said BC Hydro representative Mary Anne Coules. As a result of the subsequent renewed concerns […]
NOL and Red Mountain Academy pitch their idea for independent school to public
NOL and Red Mountain Academy pitch their idea for independent school to publicThe Neighbourhood of Learning Committee and Red Mountain Academy have partnered up to provide an option for senior students to be educated in Rossland. Now they are putting their plan for an independent school for grades 8-12 out to the public to...
Here Comes the Sun – Part 1
By Michael Jessen “The sun is the most important thing in everybody’s life, whether you’re a plant, an animal or a fish, and we take it for granted.”– Danny Boyle What’s all the fuss about the Sun? After spinning at the centre of our solar system for about 4.6 billion years, the ball of scorching […]
Have your say on CBT environmental goals and initiatives
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) wants to strengthen the delivery of its environmental benefits to all Basin residents. Beginning next week, CBT will be seeking your input by hosting seven open houses and workshops across the Basin, as well as two online workshops and a video-conference workshop. Input from you and others will contribute to the […]
Inspector Nick Romanchuk off to Kelowna as Officer in Charge
The Commanding Officer of “E” Division, Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, and the District Commander of the Southeast District, Chief Supt Mike Sekela, are pleased to formally announce the appointment of Inspector Nick Romanchuk to the position of Officer in Charge of Kelowna RCMP Detachment, and congratulate him in his promotion. Insp. Romanchuk brings a diversified […]
