A local fire department needs YOU to help them raise funds to stage an explosive event. "The Crescent Valley Fire Department (CVFD) will be holding its annual bake sale at the South Slocan branch of the Kootenay Savings Credit Union on  Oct. 17," says Ryan Durand. "The proceeds of the bake sale are the primary fundraiser for...

Castlegar city council convened a special in-camera meeting on Friday night, Oct. 3, to consider the union’s rejection of an independent mediator’s recommendations which, if accepted by the union, would have brought the current labour dispute to an end. CUPE Local 2262 previously rejected the city’s final offer and implemented...

Celgar is offering some information regarding the pungent stench recently emanating from the mill. Spokesperson Sandy Hinter said today that a mechanical problem is at the root of the odiferous issue. "On  ... Oct. 4, Zellstoff Celgar Ltd experienced an electrical failure on their underground electrical line to the pump house,"...

In 1980 both the Cleveland Browns in football and the Philadelphia Phillies in baseball were nicknamed the Kardiac or Cardiac Kids for their ability to win close, nail - biting games. The Grand Forks Border Bruins may also receive some consideration for that nickname if they continue what took place over the weekend. The...

The Grand Forks Border Bruins scored 42 seconds into the first overtime period to defeat the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 6-5 at home Friday evening. The Hawks are the reigning KIJHL champions who went on a roll last year by also winning the Cyclone Taylor Cup, emblematic of BC Junior B hockey supremacy, and then proceeded to...

Community Futures Boundary and the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce are pleased to host the 14th annual Business Excellence and Community Awards celebration.  This premier event recognizes the achievements and contributions of small business and community organizations throughout the Boundary Region.  This...

City officials reacted today with disappointment at hearing of the union’s rejection of the recommendations of the Labour Relations Board appointed Mediator David Schaub. If accepted, the recommendations would have ended the strike and concluded a new collective agreement between the parties. The collective agreement expired...

Workers at the City of Castlegar have sent out a press release today via Marketwired, indicating they are seeking further talks with the employer in order to reach a new collective agreement and avoid full strike action. Following mediation in September, members of CUPE 2262 met last night to review the mediator's recommendations....

Two people have been arrested and charged after Citizens on Patrol caught the duo red-handed allegedly committing a break and enter, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "On Sept. 28, at approximately 01:09 a.m., the Castlegar Citizens on Patrol (COP) were making their rounds when they came across a suspicious...

A potential showdown is brewing in the Jumbo Valley as rumours of concrete pouring on the Jumbo Glacier Resort development have protestors heading up for a rally they hope will help keep the valley wild.   The controversial resort development that would see a luxury resort municipality with as many as 20 ski lifts built high...