Cops in Powell River nab Trail Detachment's Most Wanted Violent Offender
On Feb. 8, RCMP in Powell River responded to a possible drug complaint and ended up arresting David Grant Mack, 38 years old, of Trail on several outstanding warrants, according to Trail's top cop, Sgt. Darren Oelke. "Trail Detachment had previously received a tip that 'Grant' Mack was possibly residing in Powell River," Oelke...
Former Selkirk College Saints Reconnect and Celebrate at Third Annual Alumni Weekend
Though it’s a month away from the start of the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) post season, the Selkirk College Saints had a taste of playoff hockey Friday night at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. With time ticking down on the regular season, the two-time defending BCIHL champion Saints locked horns...
Toilet rebate program reduces drain on water supply
City officials are flush with the success of their annual toilet rebate program, part of a range of initiatives the city is undertaking to plunge residents' environmental footprint and city water management needs. The City of Castlegar’s Toilet Rebate Program provides a utility tax rebate to single- and multi-family homeowners...
No Boundaries Film Festival finalizes screening times
No Boundaries Film Club presents the 2015 Join us to celebrate our 10th year in Grand Forks! Friday, February 27th – 7 to 9:30 pm Saturday, February 28th – 9 am to 9:30 pm Sunday, March 1st – 9 am to 5:00 pm Grand Forks Secondary School Auditorium Welcome to the 10th annual Grand Forks screening of the Traveling World...
(Osoyoos-Oliver) V-Day "The Silent Voice"
The V-Day Oliver-Osoyoos 2015 campaign is well underway, as volunteers and participants gear up for the 2nd Annual ‘One Billion Rising Celebration and Art Show’, to be held on Sunday, March 8th, from 12 to 4p.m at the Osoyoos Indian Band Community Hall. “This year’s art show, ‘The Silent Voice’ has motivated us to stretch ...
PUBLIC MEETING ON SPECKLED DACE RECOVERY AND HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE KETTLE RIVER
The Speckled Dace is a small minnow with an important role in the Kettle River. The species is relatively abundant here, but it is considered endangered because it is the only place in Canada where it occurs and it is isolated from American populations. Now, residents of the Boundary and Okanagan Region will have a chance to...
BYSA NEWS: New board member, early registration underway
Hello Members and Friends, Just a short note to keep you in the know of where we are right now. At last weeks meeting Tannis Piccini joined the Board of Directors, and even more importantly took the Treasures position. Whew a collective sigh of relief. Our June tournament has been slotted in to Saturday, June 27th this ...
Why New Democrats Voted Against Conservative Agriculture Bill
The Conservative government accuses MPs who voted against their new “Agriculture Growth Act” as having no understanding of farming. However, this claim does not jibe at all with the farmers that I have spoken to who seem to think otherwise. The omnibus bill C-18 makes changes to nine different pieces of legislation in which...
Memorial March, Feb. 14 for missing/murdered Aboriginal women
The Boundary Métis Community Association and The Boundary Women's Coalition are holding a Memorial March for our Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women Feb. 14, at Noon in front of the Courthouse on Central Ave. Grand Forks - there will be smudging, prayers, drumming, singing and words before marching to the Women's Resource...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Sign language starts soon; magazines still available for adoption
You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd Annual Downton Abbey Tea Party – to be held at the library on Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 pm. Building on last year’s wildly successful event, we’ll be having a costume parade with prizes, crafting corner, trivia quiz, photo booth, and a scone bake-off contest (if you’re wondering...
