Cascade power project gets extension on environmental assessment
The Cascade Power Project at Christina Lake could still be built by 2016 after the Ministry of Environment extended their environmental assessment permit despite opposition from the Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary (RDKB). “The extension was because we have been unable to get an electricity purchase agreement with B.C. Hydro in their last […]
Bear death tally rises at Christina Lake
Four bears euthanized so far this year at Christina Lake can’t be identified as being part of the group of “drug” bears found last year at a local grow op, according to ministry staff. Kootenay region Inspector Aaron Canuel of the Ministry of Environment says the bear situation at the Lake is fairly normal for […]
The Kootenays show well during raid
Like many other events this year, Raid the North Extreme was impacted by the heavy snowfall and late spring. “With 150% snowfall this year and the late melt, we had to make some last minute changes to the course just to deal with trails that were still under snow and check points along the water […]
EDITORIAL: Arts and culture, want to come outside and play?
Walking around downtown Rossland with a friend from California this past weekend, I felt somewhat self conscious that at 6:30 PM on a sunny Saturday afternoon, the downtown core was vacant of all but a Pomeranian attempting to bite at the heels of a passing semi and an old black dog making the rounds from bin to bin (Note to...
2/3 girls, 1/3 boys, all friends. The Class of '66 celebrates 45 years of friendships
Ahh 1966; the year the world saw the introduction of the breathalyzer, Soviet probes landed on the moon and orbited the earth, the first artificial human heart was installed, Castro declared martial law in fear of US attacks while the states began construction of the World Trade Centre towers. Pushing forward not just the...
More Nelson transit changes on the way as regional amalgamation now on table
A few days after several Nelsonites protested at City Hall over transit cuts, BC Transit has made it known there could be further changes to the local schedules as they undertake a region-wide review of the service. At last week’s Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting of the board of directors, it was revealed there […]
Province helps Kootenay Columbia Film attract filmmakers to the West Kootenay-Boundary
The Tall Man may be the latest film to be shot in the West Kootenay, but a recent infusion of cash for Kootenay Columbia Film ensures it won’t be the last. The Province handed the Nelson-based film commission $30,000 Wednesday to continue to attract and provide services to film and video producers from around the […]
Local dad says LG "joke" no laughing matter
To the editor: Let me begin by saying this letter is addressing the enablers… the ones who turn a blind eye to something theyd rather not be aware of. When a situation is worthy of being top national news, it should be just that … not what has happened in our town regarding the abuse […]
Chamber unveils plan for local businesses to get a piece of the action during BC Seniors Games
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce has come up with a plan to help local businesses get in on the windfall that is the BC Seniors’ Games, according to executive director Pam McLeod. “We’re fortunate in Castlegar, in that all of the 3,200 athletes competing in the Games have to go through an accreditation […]
LETTER: Motorcycle on Seven Summits Trail
Dear Sir, While hiking up Old Glory Mountain on July 29 I had the mis-fortune to encounter a dirt biker riding the Seven Summits Trail. The Seven Summits Trail is designated "non-motorized". I followed a dirt bike track up the Old Glory Trail to Gibbards Junction, which turned left towards Granite Mountain, then later in ...
