The regional district has imposed a moratorium on the acquisition of Crown land as it tries to get its financial house — and the spending habits of its directors — in order. Under the advisement of regional district staff and Area G director — and Federation of Canadian Municipalities president — Hans Cunningham, the Regional […]

Five Canadian champions. Two days of competition. Kaslo was the host of the 2011 Stihl Timbersports Series Western Canadian qualifier in logger sports at the annual May Days on the weekend. The village of Kaslo nearly tripled in size as the 119th edition of May Days came off, with the logger sports highlighting the weekend’s festivities […]

The growing interest in small-scale bioenergy projects in the Kootenays will be the highlight of a two-day workshop next month in Cranbrook. Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society), the intensive, hands-on workshop (June 13-14) is aimed at individuals and organizations currently at the planning stages of setting up wood biomass […]

Thousands of B.C. drivers have responded to a call by the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) to take part in the first ever “Worst Roads” campaign by identifying the road or highway that they believe is most in need of improvements. To date, over 3,500 British Columbians have cast their vote and 431 roads have […]

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard resort in Banff, Alberta, has donated $50,000 towards scholarships for students graduating from Selkirk Colleges Ski Resort Operations and Management program (SROAM). The contribution is the largest single donation in the SROAM programs 30-year history.  “We are thrilled!” says Selkirk College SROAM Chair, Bob Falle. “These funds will provide incentives and support […]

By Michael Jessen When you’re addicted to something, you’ll do anything to satisfy your need – and so will your drug supplier. In North America, one of our addictions is to energy, a commodity that is overabundant or in excess of demand – hence a drug on the market. For every addiction, there is a […]

By Malin Christensson Where do you get local seeds or manure for your garden? Is there someone raising chicks for sale in the Slocan Valley? Who could you ask about how to keep honeybees? There is lots of interest in gardening and eating local food, yet sometimes it seems both a mystery and an illegal […]

Residents of the West sub-region of the regional district — electoral areas H, I, J, K, the City of Castlegar, the villages of Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton and Slocan — are now utilizing new recycling bins at local recycling depots. The recycling program will remain the same but the type of collection bins have changed. […]

Money is always a concern for West Kootenay businesses. A new survey is expected to examine whether enterprises and organizations in the West Kootenay are able to borrow or access the money they need to operate and grow their businesses and services. Arising out of the recently developed Columbia Basin Trust’s Economic Initiatives Strategic Plan, […]

The Endless Adventure Gear Swap is back this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday the outdoor water adventure “Swap Meet” presents an opportunity for people to sell old water sport equipment and pick up new stuff for the 2011 season.  The event will also be awareness and fundraiser for the Borderline Boaters Paddle Club, a not-for-profit […]