City and union no closer to contract today
Despite both parties’ expressed desire to reach an agreement and contract, CUPE Local 2622 and the City of Castlegar’s dueling press releases yesterday seem to indicate an ongoing lack of consensus. (To read the City’s press release, click here, and to read the union’s, scroll to the bottom of this page). Castlegar Mayor...
KAAP speaks out, reminds residents that abandoning kittens to die is against the law
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP) president Laurel Mathew is speaking out against the appalling treatment of animals exhibited by some local pet owners recently. In the space of a week, she said, there were three separate incidences of tiny kittens being abandoned (several confined in cardboard boxes) during some of...
In loving memory of Paul Edwin Wolfe, July 6, 1916 - July 28, 2014
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul “Pop” Wolfe in Arrow Lakes Hospital, at the age of 98 years. Pop will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; his extended family at Halcyon House; his nieces, nephews, extended family, and his many friends...
Selkirk College Trades Programs Benefit from Province’s LNG Funding
As part of British Columbia's Skills for Jobs Blueprint, Selkirk College will receive funding for an additional 54 training spaces to increase access and help reduce waitlists for trades critical to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other industries. The allocation is part of the $6.8 million announced earlier this week to...
City issues release re: possible pending strike
Ed Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Castlegar: After over a year of contract negotiations with its unionized CUPE 2262 employees, including two days of Labour Relations Board mediated talks, CUPE booked out the mediator and refused to take the City of Castlegar’s final offer to a vote of the...
Some Valley residents placed on 'evacuation alert' due to Slocan Park fire
Southeast Fire Centre Information Officer Jordan Turner said an “evacuation alert” given to residents in the Slocan Valley late Sunday night will remain in place despite the Slocan Park fire appearing to be moving in the opposite direction Monday. The alert was deemed necessary by the emergency operations centre at the Regional...
Campfire ban begins Tuesday in Southeast Fire Centre
The BC Holiday weekend is almost over, but anyone remaining in campgrounds or in the wilderness is advised the Southeast Fire Centre is imposing a campfire ban beginning noon Pacific Time on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The ban is to help help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety and is in addition to an open ...
Columbia Basin Culture Tour– August 9 & 10, 2014
Taking place August 9 & 10, 2014, 10 am - 5 pm, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...
More than 50 fires in a single week in our region
More than 50 lightning-start fires in the past week alone have kept Southeast Fire Centres busy, according to information officer Fanny Bernard. She said there’s a small fire (less than one hectare) near Rover Creek that’s being addressed by a three-person initial attack crew supported by four 802 air tankers (and an accompanying...
After two years, evacuation order lifted for Johnson's Landing
The Evacuation Order in place since the July 12th, 2012 landslide in Johnsons Landing that killed four residents and destroyed and damaged a number of homes will be rescinded, effective 12:01 a.m., July 31th, 2014. “We waited until 2014 freshet had ended before making a decision to lift the order,” said Regional District of...
