A Fishy Columbia River Treaty Situation
Since 2005, Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has researched and explored the natural and human history of the rivers of the upper Columbia River Basin. She speaks frequently at conferences and symposia throughout the Basin on the history of the Columbia River Treaty and its effects on Basin residents. She has recently completed a...
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Women Creating Change presents Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines In honour of International Women’s Day, Women Creating Change is hosting two film showings of Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines. This film traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From birth...
RESTORING DEMOCRACY
This column is not meant to be a book review, but a review of what others have written helps us understand where we are and what the future may bring. Historian Arthur R. M. Lower, in Colony to Nation (1957), characterized Robert Baldwin (1804-1858) as being “too cold, too correct, too consistent, and like Aristides, too just...
Government sending mixed messages in regards to student debt
Students at Selkirk College in Castlegar are frustrated following misleading comments by Minister of Advance Education Andrew Wilkinson recently about the levels of debt among students and graduates. “Politicians in Victoria are putting sound bites before citizens when it comes to the student debt crisis in BC,” said Matthew...
Council Slashes its Own Budget; Staff Expenses Take a Hit Too
Regular Rossland City Council Meeting, February 23, 2015 Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, Councillors Marten Kruysse, John Greene, Aaron Cosbey, Lloyd McLellan, Andy Morel, Andrew Zwicker Public Input Period: Several women spoke in support of a letter to Council by Ilo Schubert, who has operated "Ilo's Pre-School" -- the only ...
Surprise adjournment in WKES Jumbo Municipality court case
Before the case was even heard by a judge, the West Kootenay EcoSociety sought, and was granted, an adjournment after receiving an amended response and new evidence from lawyers for the municipality at the eleventh hour. The adjournment, according to WKES lawyer Judah Harrison, gives EcoSociety an opportunity to respond to...
UPDATED: Missing person found
Nelson RCMP are pleased to advise that this individual has been located back at her residence. As always the RCMP wish to thank Nelson Search and Rescue for their professionalism and quick response. Previous coverage: Nelson RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing North Shore resident. Tuesday, at 2:14...
Concern for flagging Kootenay Lake fishery draws big crowd
The short version is that there are too many mouths to feed. The longer version is that it may take anywhere from two to ten years for the Kokanee to recover in Kootenay Lake and everyone has to help. That was the message from Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) biologists who spoke to a packed meeting of...
Increasing the Wealth Gap -- More Advantage to the Rich?
The Conservative Party proposes to double the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit. Sounds like a good idea, doesn't it? -- enabling people to accumulate interest at a rate that makes up for cost of living increases, without having to pay income tax on that interest. Bonus! But wait a minute -- some people...
ICE TIME WINDING DOWN at the arena -- Rossland Rec
The Week in REC! (Prizes available for "Creating a Supportive Rossland" button designs; and YAN Grants -- Info below) Public Skating for the week of February 23 - March 1 , 2015 All the Public Skating information, including admission prices, skate rentals and more can be viewed on the front page of the Winter Brochure and...
