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...
Shari Ulrich performs at the GEM Theatre
Juno award winning singer-songwriter Shari Ulrich performed at the GEM Theatre July 31, where she performed her own songs live. ...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: New summer books and the library is closed Aug. 3.
Hi Folks! We’ve got some great new summer reads on our shelves, and I want to tell you a little bit about some of them. We now have one of Stephen King’s most riveting novels, The Long Walk (he wrote it in 1979, under the pen name Richard Bachman). We also have one of the most talked-about romantic comedies of the year, The...
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...
Commissioner's investigation into multicultural outreach strategy falls short
The investigation by B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham into alleged information sharing between the B.C. government and B.C. Liberal Party falls short and will do little to satisfy public concerns over the ill-fated multicultural outreach strategy, according to IntegrityBC. The organization noted that...
Comprehensive update on Lemon Creek/Slocan River clean up offered on lemoncreekresponse.ca
The website lemoncreekresponse.ca created by Executive Flight Centre (the company responsible the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill) now boasts its first update, indicating the company Quantam Murray has been contracted to contain and clean up the spill. The update said there are currently 45 responders, 12 boats, one vacuum truck...
CONTEST: AUGUST 2013 -- SPONSORED BY THE GEM THEATRE
Welcome to the fourth monthly contest hosted by the Boundary Sentinel. To participate, write a comment -- any PG comment -- in the comment boxes below. You'll need to set up an account if you don't already have one. Don't forget to make sure the account has a valid email address so we can notify you if you win! The winner ...
EOC transitioning to 'facilitation role' post Lemon-Creek spill
As the Lemon Creek fuel spill moves from a response phase to a recovery and remediation phase, the Emergency Operations Centre for the Regional District of Central Kootenay will transition to providing assistance and information to the lead agencies and its constituents. “We will continue to have staff involved in the management...
Vandals damage/drain second water tank in place for Slocan residents
Vandals have now destroyed a second holding tank at Crescent Valley fire hall that was intended to supply Slocan Valley residents with potable water, according to Nelson RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The first incident occurred overnight when a vehicle was used to overturn the 1,000 gallon tank, resulting in the spigot being...
