Conflict escalates as teachers union says 'no' to Grade 10 and 11 report cards
Protests and rallies are being held throughout the Kootenays today, including in Castlegar, as the conflict between the BC Teachers Federation and the provincial government continues to escalate. Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union president Andy Davidoff issued a release today indicating teachers will not be issuing report cards...
Little League All Stars gearing up for provincials
Veteran little league players are working toward the big goal of national competition, after the region’s little league all-star team was picked last night at Andy Bilesky Park. Twenty-one baseball players, aged 11-12, tried out for the team but only 12 were chosen, six of whom are veterans from last year's all-star team....
The teacher's strike is more about the BC government's contempt for the Constitution than pay or working conditions
On the eve of the teachers’ full-out strike, the government proposed that “if either party is unhappy with the outcome of the government’s appeal of the court case the entire collective agreement can be terminated and a new round of bargaining begins.” To appreciate this proposal I examined the 2014 and 2011 decision of the...
Broadband the key to economic development in the Koots
One thing everyone seemed to agree on at the Community Futures Economic Development Forum held in late May was that the economy is shifting towards broadband dependent industries. And that local communities need to adapt and keep up. Community Futures Central Kootenay hosted and organized the conference at the Prestige Lakeside...
Pickleball play promised in park
Trail Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the City’s new Pickleball courts at Butler Park will officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 21. The courts, recently converted from one of the park’s tennis courts, will accommodate the avid Pickleball players from the Region. “The Pickleball players...
Produce pinchers can't take bite out of edible program
Summertime grinches tried to steal the fun out of a new local program – but the spirit of community proved too strong for their efforts to bear fruit. Edible Landscapes is a new program which now has 65 businesses and service organizations, mostly in the downtown Trail area, participating by growing edible plants in small...
A Closer Look at Indian Dance--this Thursday in Castlegar
On Thursday, June 19, Indian summer semester students are hosting “Rising Stars” in the gym at the Castlegar Campus. The Indian dance competition will feature “Bhangra,” “Giddha “and “Street Dance” in the crazy world of Indian dancing. After the competition, participants will be providing lessons to those in attendance who ...
Broadband means business
One thing everyone seemed to agree on at the Community Futures Economic Development Forum held in late May was that the economy is shifting towards broadband dependent industries. And that local communities need to adapt and keep up. Community Futures Central Kootenay hosted and organized the conference at the Prestige...
Yoga and Karma and Kitties, Oh My!
Want to take a yoga class, increase your good Karma, and help puppies and kittens, all at the same time? Karma Yoga may be just the ticket - a summer yoga class anyone can attend by donation at Peak Physique on Sundays from 7-8 p.m., with all proceeds going to the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP). “We had six people...
MP Atamanenko responds to Osoyoos Times letter writer
Editor, The Nelson Daily I would be remiss if I did not respond to Mr. Tony Brummet’s letter which appeared in (the media). Interestingly, in an edition of the Osoyoos Times which appeared the same day there was an article paying tribute to Mr. Brummet for his many years of service to Osoyoos and to our province. It is...
