Strike action delayed at Nelson recreation complex
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and CUPE Local 2262 have agreed to put any potential job action on hold until 4 p.m. on Sept. 21, the regional district announced today. “We will continue to meet with union representatives over the next nine days to discuss safety and operational protocols for the Nelson and […]
Leafs edge Rebels in final preseason tilt Tuesday
Newcomer Greg Nickel got things going with a goal on the first shift sparking the Nelson Leafs to a 4-3 victory over visiting Castlegar Rebels in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League preseason action Tuesday night at the NDCC Arena. The win completed the exhibition season for Nelson. The Leafs finished the four-game set with a […]
UPDATED: No strike for now at NDCC as parties move into cooling off period
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and CUPE Local 2262 have agreed to put any potential job action on hold until 4 p.m. on Sept. 21, the regional district announced today. “We will continue to meet with union representatives over the next nine days to discuss safety and operational protocols for the Nelson and […]
Unionized members ratify Heritage Credit Union three-year deal
There will not be picket lines up at the Heritage Credit Union in Castlegar and Slocan Park after the membership ratified a three-year agreement in a close vote Monday night. Jeff Bromley, Financial Secretary for USW Local 1-405 and lead negotiator for the union said the vote was “close” and “contentious” but was passed by […]
Council denies developer’s plan for 50 townhouse units in Lower Rossland
Chris Jasinski, the owner of 908 Spokane St., a five acre (two hectare) lot beside the Railgrade Trail above the golf course, applied to council to rezone his property from 11 residential units to 51 units, but the application was denied. Mark Martin, the project consultant and formerly Rossland's city planner, spoke in favour...
Davis Street Trail and Earl Street Spur contested in council
Louise and David Sidley addressed three council meetings in a row to oppose the construction of the "Earl Street Spur," a trail that connects the Davis Street Trail to Earl Street through the First Avenue right-of-way. On July 2, the Sidleys prepared a petition signed by a number of neighbours that opposed the Earl Street...
Trail woman missing
A 72-year-old Trail woman is missing, according to Abbotsford RCMP. “Diana Noreen Latondress, a 72 year old woman from Trail, was visiting friends and family on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland over the past two weeks,” said Const. Ian MacDonald in a press release this afternoon. “On the evening of Sept. 9, she […]
Hockey, music, dance, hiking, yoga, acting: Time get moving!
With the Fall & Winter Brochure in the mailboxes and online, registrations have been busy! There are lots of new and exciting programs and courses to check out! If you didn’t receive one in the mail, log on to www.rossland.ca, then City Hall, then Rossland Recreation, then Program Guide. If you have a child between the...
Emergency landing at regional airport in Castlegar
A private, twin-engine aircraft is safely on the ground, along with its two passengers, after what must have been a frightening ordeal this morning at the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Fire Chief (and airport manager) Gerry Rempel said emergency crews got a call at 9:33 a.m. indicating a local plane was having difficulty. “We had […]
Grind outruns storm (now that's speed)
The storm held off long enough to have perfect weather for the annual Golden City Grind run on Sunday. 74 runners participated in the kids' 1K run, the 5K run and the gruelling 10K run — it's called the Grind for a reason! Winners received fabulous chocolate gold medals from Trish at Mountain Nugget, while second and third...
