Meandering thoughtstreams, clouds in my coffee: A miscellany
Why I write A friend asked me about this column. What is the topic, theme, etc.? The best I could come up with, in summary of my intention: “I try to explore the question, ‘What is a good way to live, in these times and in this world?’ We are conscious of the magnitude of human and physical challenges in this moment. Our...
Vandals cause upwards of $10,000 damage over long weekend
During the long weekend period starting Friday, Aug. 2 to Monday, Aug. 5, the Castlegar RCMP responded to 55 complaints, including expensive vandalism and one major theft, according to Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "The majority of the complaints were causing a disturbance and mischief related incidents," she said. "Castlegar...
IHA lifts Do-Not-Use order for Kootenay River, but not Lemon Creek or Slocan River
Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised of the latest health update: All Do Not Use water restrictions on the Kootenay River above and below Brilliant Dam have been removed. This means that water drawn from the Kootenay River may be consumed, and that it is now safe for recreational...
Perry Ridge fire now 100-per-cent contained
People in the region feeling parched for good news may be refreshed to hear the Perry Ridge fire, about 4.5 km west of Winlaw, is now 100-per-cent contained. "Since (Aug. 1), the Perry Ridge fire received 19 mm of rain. This precipitation resulted in very little fire activity yesterday and so far today," according to a...
Executive Flight Centre Update #5: Hiring fair for Lemon Creek clean up on Aug. 7
Here is the latest information regarding the Lemon Creek fuel spill for August 5: Breaking News – Katherine Enns, RPBio, MSc Volunteers for Response Katherine Enns, RPBio, M.Sc. has been asked to assist the Slocan River Streamkeepers Association with the interpretation of the environmental data and communication with the...
Lyle Robert Lamont: February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC
Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC It is with our deepest regrets that we inform you of the tragic loss of Lyle Robert Lamont.Lyle enjoyed many activities, such as, hockey, snowboarding, sledding, and anything with a motor and wheels.Lyle leaves behind his loving family in...
BC Coroner Service confirms body found is Lyle Lamont
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Columbia River on Aug. 1. The man was Lyle Robert Lamont, aged 25, from Castlegar. Mr. Lamont was last seen alive leaving his home in the Castlegar area and was reported missing on July 14, 2013. Mr. Lamont was subsequently found deceased...
Perry Ridge fire 20-per-cent contained - storms a mixed blessing for firefighting efforts
Reports yesterday that the Perry Ridge fire was 70-per-cent contained were innaccurate - the fire is, in fact, 70-per-cent guarded and 20-per-cent contained as of today. Southeast Fire Centre information officer Karlie Shaughnessy said "guarded" means onyl that a fuel-free zone has been established around the fire (or in this...
KAST to offer BC Venture Acceleration Program
BCIC today welcomed the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) as a partner offering the BC Venture Acceleration Program. KAST in Rossland and the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) in Cranbrook are both joining a provincewide network of partners offering a structured venture growth program to BC tech...
BC government announces skills training program for the Kootenays
The following is a press release issued by the B.C. governement: The Kootenay Regional Workforce Table has completed a skills training plan that will help ensure communities in the region have skilled workers to fill both current and future jobs. The Kootenay Regional Workforce Table (RWT) is the third in B.C. to create a...
