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GOLDEN CITY CYNIC: Contemplating double rainbows on Canada Day

by Allyson Kenning on 29 Jun 2011
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GOLDEN CITY CYNIC: Contemplating double rainbows on Canada Day

In case you missed it, this past Saturday, at around dinnertime the skies opened up briefly and we were treated to a spectacular double rainbow arching over town. It was certainly a sight to behold, and I noticed a cool detail about the pair: the fainter one was a mirror image of the brighter one. I have no idea what the scientific explanation is behind that, but it was fascinating to me.

COMMENT: The Polymer Borden—friend or foe?

by Rachel Selkirk on 29 Jun 2011
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COMMENT: The Polymer Borden—friend or foe?

One-hundred dollar bills: the elusive Canadian banknote reminiscent of birthday cards from wealthy relatives and expensive cash purchases made through the classified ads. Without bank machines dispensing them and with many businesses refusing them in the last decade, the 100-dollar note could be viewed as the interest-free savings bond of the 21st century.

Or at least that’s what I thought up until last week.

Rossland racer takes overall best at Christina Lake Triathalon

by Mona Mattei on 29 Jun 2011
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Seth Bitting, Rossland, crosses the finish line with his young daughter Isla; Photo, Mona Mattei
Athletes from all around the Boundary, West Kootenays and as far as Edmonton, AB participated in the 2011 Pharmasave Sprint Triathalon in Christina Lake last Sunday. The short circuit allowed for fast times in all the categories ranging from Kids sprint to adults in age categories and team relays.
 
Along with the 134 athletes at the annual event, there were numerous fans cheering everyone on throughout the race along with the volunteers who assisted with race safety, time keeping, and the many other duties that come along with race day.

Babes of Brutality, Carnival of Carnage...Habitat for Humanity?

by Contributor on 29 Jun 2011
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Babes of Brutality, Carnival of Carnage...Habitat for Humanity?

The West Kootenay Women's Roller Derby League is taking it to the track in the final bout of the regular season: the Carnival of Carnage.

Half of the profits from this double-header are being donated to West Kootenay Habitat for Humanity.

Castlegar's Dam City Rollers take on Nelson's Lumber Jackies, then Nelson's Killjoys take it to the track again Salmo's Babes of Brutality. Come watch some intense 8-wheeled action and feel good about giving back to your community.

Sunday not sacred as council sacrifices sabbath transit service

by Timothy Schafer on 29 Jun 2011
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Sunday not sacred as council sacrifices sabbath transit service

The only Sunday service transit system in the Kootenays is now cut.

City council voted Monday night in favour of slicing and dicing the Sunday offering in order to save $31,000 out of the City’s annual budget for transit.

The move couldn’t be carried out fast enough for some, including Mayor John Dooley, who has been outspoken in the past, raising the alarm about the rising costs of delivering public transit.

Public process for renewing all of CBC/Radio-Canada's broadcasting licences begins

by Anonymous on 29 Jun 2011
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Public process for renewing all of CBC/Radio-Canada's broadcasting licences begins

This week marks an important turning point for CBC/Radio-Canada as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) officially launches the public process for renewing all of CBC/Radio-Canada's broadcasting licences.

In the Corporation's application, made public by the Commission last Friday, the national public broadcaster is asking the CRTC for three things:

City all A-Twitter over social media

by Kyra Hoggan on 29 Jun 2011
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City all A-Twitter over social media

The City of Castlegar has hit the ground running as it embraces social media – tweeting and posting like mad as the first Kootenay community to utilize Facebook and Twitter as a vehicle for public dialogue.

City council green-lighted the new communications approach at its regular meeting Monday night – and within hours, the City was a Facebook force with a torrent of Tweets.

New lake library service opens in time for summer

by Contributor on 28 Jun 2011
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New lake library service opens in time for summer

The Grand Forks Public Library is coming to the Lake!

The board and staff of the Grand Forks and District Public Library are very excited to announce a new outreach service starting up Wednesday, Jul. 6 in Christina Lake.

The Grand Forks Public Library, Christina Lake Village and local Area C Director Grace McGregor partnered to make this new service possible. During this one – year pilot project a staff member of the Grand Forks Public Library will be at the new coffee house at the Village every Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Meter revenue down as people not embracing parking rate hike: City manager

by Timothy Schafer on 28 Jun 2011
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Meter revenue down as people not embracing parking rate hike: City manager

Denied their say on a doubling of parking meter rates in the downtown, the people of Nelson have spoken — with their reluctant and careful use of the meters.

Parking meter revenue is way behind what the City projected when they opted to raise the meter price of one hour on a downtown parking stall in April from 50 cents to one dollar.

City manager Kevin Cormack told City council Monday afternoon in a special council meeting that reduced parking meter revenue is a “problem,” and was lower than expected.

Demolition work nearly done on Kerr Apartment Building as all walls coming down

by Timothy Schafer on 28 Jun 2011
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Demolition work nearly done on Kerr Apartment Building as all walls coming down

The Kerr Apartment Building is nearly demolished.

The 100-year-old burned out stone structure was signed off for demolition in late May after building and fire investigators were convinced the building would not be safe to rebuild.

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