City garbage strategy explained
In the spring of 2016, the City of Castlegar will roll out changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection services. The new Solid Waste and Recycling Program has been carefully designed to help meet the City’s waste reduction goals and to reflect a commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. Stop by Castlegar...
Year's final council meeting sets tone for 2016
The City of Trail has finalized the Funding Contribution Agreement for the Pedestrian Pipeline Bridge, with the RDKB contributing $7.2 million toward the total project cost of $15.076 million. According to Councillor Robert Cacchioni, Chair of the RDKB Sewerage Committee, Trail residents will not be looked at to pick up any...
Treat yourself and give back today with Black Rooster/community services fundraiser
Today’s the day to treat yourself while still giving back this holiday, as the Black Rooster has committed a portion of every sale today to be donated to Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS). Brittany Scott, front house supervisor at the Rooster, said the money will then be dispersed by the CDCSS to local...
CBT shifts gears with new Board Chair to guide the Trust
Columbia Basin Trust will have a Chair as of the New Year following some changes to its Board of Directors. Cranbrook resident Rick Jensen will take over after current Chair Greg Deck announced his retirement. Jensen joined the Trust Board in 2013 and served as Vice-Chair in 2015. The three-term mayor of Cranbrook is the Chair...
Calgary Zoo offers to take Koots Kitty, but cat confounds Conservation
The Calgary Zoo has offered to take an adult cheetah loose in the Kootenays, but the cat is still on the lam in the Creston area, according to B.C. Conservation Insp. Joe Caravetta. “We’re hoping for a new sighting,” Caravetta said. “It’s like finding a needle in a haystack – and it’s starting to get dark, and fresh snow has...
Fortis to ring in New Year with hike in electricity rates
Ed. note: The following is a press release issued by FortisBC. FortisBC has received regulatory approval for a 2.96 per cent increase for electricity rates to take effect January 1, 2016. “We recognize the importance of electricity to daily lives and we are dedicated to meeting customers’ expectations for safe, reliable service...
OP/ED: SD 20 chair speaks to strategic planning
Giving our students the tools and confidence they need to be successful in a rapidly-evolving global environment is our first priority as a Board of Education. To assist us in achieving this goal, we will be engaging our communities in building and maintaining a school system that reflects local priorities, values and...
Nelsonite still fighting against chronic Lyme disease but needs public support to continue the battle
Nelson native Ross Steed continues his fight against chronic Lyme disease. To help with this courageous battle, Steed’s family has set up a YOUCARING Compassionate Crowdfunding campaign to help get Ross back to visit the Hansa clinic in Kansas for three weeks of treatment. “I’m really very unwell from the effects of chronic...
Armed robber escapes with undisclosed amount of cash in Keremeos
RCMP Cpl Kathleen Thain said a lone male suspect made away with an undisclosed amount of cash Wednesday evening, after holding up a restaurant employee at the Keremeos Subway. Thain said the robbery happened Wednesday (December 16) at around 9 pm. Keremeos RCMP responded to the Subway Restaurant following the armed robbery ...
No one hurt in early morning mobile home fire in Bonnington
No one was hurt, but a Bonnington family is dealing with a poor start to the Christmas season after fire destroyed their mobile home Thursday morning. Local volunteer firefighters departments from Beasley, Blewett, Crescent Valley and Tarry's fire departments responded to the call in the 3700 block of Bonnington Road that...
