The slate of contenders for South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP seems to be increasing rapidly as the filing deadline (Sept. 28) approaches. Although the Elections Canada website only shows three hopefuls so far, at least three more have expressed their desire to run in our riding (current MP Alex Atamanenko will be retiring at...

WildSafeBC is giving Castlegar the opportunity to be designated a ‘Bear Smart’ community during one of our worst bear seasons in years – and encouraging the city penalize residents who won’t get on board. “The bear situation in Castlegar right now is crazy, I've never received so many phone calls and emails,” WildSafe coordinator...

After taking heat in the media and from groups trying to host all-candidate forums in the Kootenay/Columbia riding, incumbent MP David Wilks has confirmed his attendance after the parties agreed to a host of debates throughout the riding beginning in Kaslo. “Considering it was my team that set up all the debates, I’ll be...

The Government of British Columbia is working to stop the illegal and dangerous use of drones near wildfires with tough new rules and a public awareness campaign to keep British Columbians safe. Mike Morris, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, outlined the four-point plan...

As election season begins to ramp up, local students looking to vote in their own riding before trekking off to school or travel need not worry. Although not many people know of it, Elections Canada offers the opportunity to participate in what’s known as special ballot voting. All that’s required is a piece of photo I.D....

The district energy system project and the city’s utility company are looking to plug into a delectable grant in order to achieve lower greenhouse gas emissions in the city. Nelson Hydro received approval through a resolution from city council Monday night to apply for grant funding through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by...

Locals will get a chance to weigh in on the 2016 provincial budget at a public meeting slated for Sept. 16 at the Fireside Inn, according to a press released issued last week. “The consultation period will formally open by Sept. 15 in conjunction with the release of the Budget 2016 Consultation Paper prepared by the Ministry...

The stage is set for the city’s next big real estate development. There was minimal discussion and all eight resolutions regarding Nelson Landing’s rezoning application in the city’s northeast end passed without opposition Monday night during city council’s regular meeting. With the unanimous vote of approval, the work of...

The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce HR Committee and Board of Directors is pleased to announce today that it has hired Audry Lochrie to fill the position of Executive Director. Lochrie is an experienced management executive specializing in business organizations and economic development. She has a strong entrepreneurial...

Re:  Meter replacement West Kootenays To whom it may concern: We were contacted this week by one of your operatives to discuss your intention to access our property to remove the current analogue meter and impose your new “smart” meter on our household.  We understand that in this corporate society, the rights of citizens are...