City of Castlegar issues press release re: potential strike
Castlegar city council convened a special in-camera meeting on Friday night, Oct. 3, to consider the union’s rejection of an independent mediator’s recommendations which, if accepted by the union, would have brought the current labour dispute to an end. CUPE Local 2262 previously rejected the city’s final offer and implemented...
Celgar speaks to stink situation
Celgar is offering some information regarding the pungent stench recently emanating from the mill. Spokesperson Sandy Hinter said today that a mechanical problem is at the root of the odiferous issue. "On ... Oct. 4, Zellstoff Celgar Ltd experienced an electrical failure on their underground electrical line to the pump house,"...
City responds to union's rejection of mediator recommendations
City officials reacted today with disappointment at hearing of the union’s rejection of the recommendations of the Labour Relations Board appointed Mediator David Schaub. If accepted, the recommendations would have ended the strike and concluded a new collective agreement between the parties. The collective agreement expired...
City workers reject mediator recommendations, ask for more talks
Workers at the City of Castlegar have sent out a press release today via Marketwired, indicating they are seeking further talks with the employer in order to reach a new collective agreement and avoid full strike action. Following mediation in September, members of CUPE 2262 met last night to review the mediator's recommendations....
Two arrested, charged thanks to Citizens on Patrol
Two people have been arrested and charged after Citizens on Patrol caught the duo red-handed allegedly committing a break and enter, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "On Sept. 28, at approximately 01:09 a.m., the Castlegar Citizens on Patrol (COP) were making their rounds when they came across a suspicious...
22 firefighters quickly douse blaze outside Retriev Technologies
A fire yesterday morning outside the old Toxco location (now home to Retriev Technologies) drew 17 firefighters from Trail, four from Warfield and one from Montrose, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue chief Terry Martin. He said the blaze was quickly controlled, and while crews continue to investigate, the ...
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: A new election paradigm for those who commit crimes
I don’t think having a criminal record should discourage anyone from running for public office. What?!?! you say? Yes, I just said that. If you smoked pot when you were 18, got busted, and now are in your 40s or 50s and being productive and helpful, I’m more likely to vote for you – making bad decisions is an excellent way ...
Trail cyclist sent to Kelowna hospital
A 57-year-old Trail resident is in hospital in Kelowna after being hit by a car (driven by another Trail resident) while on his bicycle, according to RCMP Cpl. Devon Reid. "At approximately 8:23 p.m. on Sept. 30 ... there was an accident at the intersection of Glover Road and Highway 3B in downtown Trail where a cyclist was...
CBT offers $ .5 million for proposed Riverfront Centre
The City of Trail is very pleased to announce that Columbia Basin Trust has dedicated $500,000 in grant funding for the proposed Library/Heritage Centre (Riverfront Centre). The facility, estimated at $6.9 million, will be built on the land previously occupied by the Eagles’ building if Trail’s electors vote in favour of the...
Fire ban partially rescinded in Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at noon (PDT) on Friday, September 26, Category 2 open fires will be permitted within the Southeast Fire Centre due to a decreased risk of wildfires. However, Category 3 open fires are still prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction, with the exception of the Columbia Fire Zone. The public is now ...
