Retaining wall replacement on Columbia, flood damage claim, sewerage differences, and more
Report on Rossland City Council's Regular Meeting, May 16, 2016 Council members present: Mayor Kathy Moore, Councillors Lloyd McLellan, John Greene, Andrew Zwicker, and Andy Morel. Absent: Marten Kruysse and Aaron Cosbey Public Input Period: Christine Andison of Red Mountain Racers (RMR) handed out a summation of the...
La Cafamore: Classical Music From The Movies (And Other Internet Lies)
Now in its eighth season of performances in the Kootenays, La Cafamore presents: Music from the Movies (and other internet lies). The trio consisting of Angela Snyder (violin), Alexis More (viola) and Carolyn Cameron (piano) will plays works of Felix Mendelssohn, Dimitri Shostakovich and Joe Hisaishi. When: Thursday June ...
Strength in numbers — Winlaw supporters send message to Kootenay Lake School Board
The Kootenay Lake School Board received the cold-shoulder treatment during its meeting Tuesday at W.E. Graham School in Slocan as more than 350 parents, students and Valley residents attended to voice their displeasure over the potential decision to close Winlaw Elementary School. Winlaw was included in the recent Kootenay ...
Selkirk College Saints Add Leadership to Blueline
The four-time defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) champion Selkirk College Saints are building towards the upcoming season with the signing of Jackson Bruce-Fuoco. An Ontario native, Bruce-Fuoco has committed for the 2016-2017 season and beyond. A skilled two-way defenseman that possess exceptional...
Washington Street Construction: May 17 Update
WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Locating service connections from 3rd Ave - 4th Ave Rock breaking between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave for water, sewer, storm main alignment. Sanitary and Storm mainline pipe and manholes up to 2nd Ave. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS We encourage all pedestrians to avoid Washington St and find alternate routes to and...
Castlegar's new sculptures are almost here!
Thirty-one new sculptures will be landing in Castlegar’s downtown this Saturday, marking the sixth year of the internationally-renowned Castlegar Sculpturewalk. “2016 has a few firsts for us,” says Executive Director Joy Barrett. “We’re featuring the largest piece we’ve ever shown – a huge steel sculpture weighing over 25,000 pounds from Iranian artist Zohreh Vahidifard – […]
RDCK approves the first aspect of an electric vehicle project
Change is being fueled in the Kootenays and it is creating an electric feel. The Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors approved support at its last regular meeting for a project that is expected to raise the profile of electric vehicle use in the Kootenay region. The growing cost of gasoline-fueled...
Riondel firefighters extinguish wildfire near Gray Creek
A wildfire near Gray Creek Monday (May 16) evening served as a great reminder the fire season is here said Riondel Fire Chief Cory Medhurst after the local volunteer fire department extinguished the blaze. “This serves as a good reminder that wildfire season is early and upon us,” said Chief Medhurst. Quick action by Riondel...
OPINION: BC encouraging environmentally risky mining and creating massive taxpayer liability
The BC government is enabling a dangerous disregard for environmental monitoring, reporting and protection among mining companies by letting them off the hook for the full costs of environmental reclamation – leaving taxpayers liable for more than $1.5 billion, a new report shows. “Other industrial sectors treat accident...
BIKE TO WORK. BIKE EVERYWHERE!
Kootenays - Calling all cyclists –new and experienced: Bike to Work Week 2016 is approaching! A provincial initiative taking place May 30 to June 5, 2016, Bike to Work Week encourages everyone to commit to commuting to work by bicycle for a week. According to event organizer Mike Kent, “We encourage everyone to join us. ...
