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Candidates take to social media in Castlegar by-election

Four candidates engage with citizens on popular social media sites

City of Castlegar logo.
Photo taken of Kootenay River just upstream from Brilliant Dam at 1:16 pm, July 27.

Toll-free numbers for Slocan residents now available

Those affected by the jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek can now call two toll-free numbers for info and insurance claims.

Photo taken of Kootenay River just upstream from Brilliant Dam at 1:16 pm, July 27.
A cellphone camera taking a photo of the word 'privacy' on a monitor.

Striking a balance: online privacy and cyberbullying

B.C. Government supporting nine recommendations from feds including new Criminal Code of Canada offence

A cellphone camera taking a photo of the word 'privacy' on a monitor.
2013 Sunflower Open winners Al Knutson and Finlay Young with tournament organizing committee members Florio Vassilakakis, far left, and Gordon Boyd, far right. Knutson, second from left, won for Low Net and Young won for Low Gross at the annual tournament held at the Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park July 27 - 28.

Sunflower Open a great weekend for golfers

Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park welcomed 53 players to compete and enjoy a weekend on the links in Castlegar.

2013 Sunflower Open winners Al Knutson and Finlay Young with tournament organizing committee members Florio Vassilakakis, far left, and Gordon Boyd, far right. Knutson, second from left, won for Low Net and Young won for Low Gross at the annual tournament held at the Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park July 27 - 28.
An environmental emergency response vehicle of the B.C. Ministry of Environment was seen in Castlegar on Saturday, July 27, 2013. On Friday, a tanker overturned in Lemon Creek near Slocan, spilling almost all of its 35,000 litres of jet fuel.

UPDATED: City of Castlegar water supply not at risk from spill

Medical Health Officer for Interior Health doesn't expect any long-term issues with fuel spill

An environmental emergency response vehicle of the B.C. Ministry of Environment was seen in Castlegar on Saturday, July 27, 2013. On Friday, a tanker overturned in Lemon Creek near Slocan, spilling almost all of its 35,000 litres of jet fuel.
A Martin Mars water bomber was being used to fight the Perry Ridge fire west of Winlaw but has since been taken off the fire.

Perry Ridge fire not contained and growing

No roads, structures or people are threatened at this time by fire west of Winlaw

A Martin Mars water bomber was being used to fight the Perry Ridge fire west of Winlaw but has since been taken off the fire.
A number of the participants from West Kootenay Boundary (Zone 6) who will be heading to Kamloops in August to compete in the BC Seniors Games gathered for a picnic / meeting at Pass Creek Campground on Sunday, July 28.

Athletes enjoy great weather and plan for BC Seniors Games

Picnic meeting at Pass Creek Park on Sunday a get-together and chance to discuss logistics

A number of the participants from West Kootenay Boundary (Zone 6) who will be heading to Kamloops in August to compete in the BC Seniors Games gathered for a picnic / meeting at Pass Creek Campground on Sunday, July 28.
Antoinette Halberstadt, who has decided to put her name forward in the City of Castlegar by-election in September, stopped by the Castlegar News for an interview on Sunday, July 28.

Fourth person announces intention to run for Castlegar seat

Castlegar resident Antoinette Halberstadt has decided to join those running for the vacant council seat in the City of Castlegar.

Antoinette Halberstadt, who has decided to put her name forward in the City of Castlegar by-election in September, stopped by the Castlegar News for an interview on Sunday, July 28.
Wayne Smook, senior vice president of airport services with Executive Flight Centre.

Calgary company confirms jet fuel tanker theirs

Executive Flight Centre official says they have exemplary record; hearts go out to those affected by spill.

Wayne Smook, senior vice president of airport services with Executive Flight Centre.
Country-rock singer/songwriter Lisa Nicole performing with Jason Thomas at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar on Wednesday, July 24. The duo had a larger-than usual crowd turn out in great weather for the weekly Concerts in the Park series.

Lisa Nicole and Jason Thomas great together in Castlegar

Good crowds turn out to see Lisa Nicole and Jason Thomas perform for the Concerts in the Park series in Castlegar.

Country-rock singer/songwriter Lisa Nicole performing with Jason Thomas at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar on Wednesday, July 24. The duo had a larger-than usual crowd turn out in great weather for the weekly Concerts in the Park series.
Those who have announced their intentions to run for the vacant City of Castlegar council seat in the Sept. 14 by-election. L-R: Florio Vassilakakis, Tyler Maddocks and Kirk Duff.

Candidates take questions

Interviews with three people running for the vacant council seat in Castlegar.

Those who have announced their intentions to run for the vacant City of Castlegar council seat in the Sept. 14 by-election. L-R: Florio Vassilakakis, Tyler Maddocks and Kirk Duff.
FILE: An air tanker with red fire retardant splashed on it. (Aug. 21, 2012)

Avoid the fine and be mindful of fires

More weekend issues with campfires noted by Southeast Fire Centre.

FILE: An air tanker with red fire retardant splashed on it. (Aug. 21, 2012)
Castlegar fire crews responded to a report of a natural gas leak at the Castlegar Primary School on Monday, July 22, 2013. It was later reported to RCMP that vandalism to a main gas line on the roof was suspected.

Gas situation at school could have been deadly

Castlegar Primary School was the scene of a natural gas leak Monday, July 22.

Castlegar fire crews responded to a report of a natural gas leak at the Castlegar Primary School on Monday, July 22, 2013. It was later reported to RCMP that vandalism to a main gas line on the roof was suspected.
FILE: A recycling bin full of paper. The Regional Districk of Central Kootenay announced Friday, July 19 they are concerned with proposed changes to recycling systems.

RDCK concerned about proposed recycling changes

New program aims to shift responsibility from government to industry

FILE: A recycling bin full of paper. The Regional Districk of Central Kootenay announced Friday, July 19 they are concerned with proposed changes to recycling systems.
Country-rock singer Lisa Nicole has five shows scheduled in the Kootenays near the end of July, before embarking on a cross-Canada tour this summer.

Lisa Nicole returns to the Kootenays before cross-Canada tour

The country-rock star is busy with a music video and many tour stops this summer

Country-rock singer Lisa Nicole has five shows scheduled in the Kootenays near the end of July, before embarking on a cross-Canada tour this summer.
Communities in Bloom judges arrived at the West Kootenay Regional Airport Tuesday, July 16. Robert Ivison, far left, and Alain Cappelle, far right, are judging Castlegar in the International Challenge for medium and large cities. They were greeted by Coun. Gord Turner and Communities in Bloom chair, Darlene Kalawsky.

Let the Communities in Bloom judging begin

Judges for international competition arrive for tour of Castlegar

Communities in Bloom judges arrived at the West Kootenay Regional Airport Tuesday, July 16. Robert Ivison, far left, and Alain Cappelle, far right, are judging Castlegar in the International Challenge for medium and large cities. They were greeted by Coun. Gord Turner and Communities in Bloom chair, Darlene Kalawsky.
The wooded area shown here (at the end of Kiwanis Field in Castlegar off 6th Ave) may eventually become the home of a regional hospice facility. The Castlegar Hospice Society has presented a report to council which is now under consideration.

Council Briefs: land donations, pesticides, radon bylaws and more

Highlights from the regular City of Castlegar council meeting held July 15, 2013

The wooded area shown here (at the end of Kiwanis Field in Castlegar off 6th Ave) may eventually become the home of a regional hospice facility. The Castlegar Hospice Society has presented a report to council which is now under consideration.
Two photos of Castlegar athlete Cheryl Closkey who will compete in track and field events in Kamloops in August during the BC Seniors Games. Closeky, who holds B.C. and Canadian records in hammer and weight throws, was training at Haley Park near Trail on Monday, July 15.

Local athletes ready to bring medals back to Kootenays

Castlegar and area will be well-represented in Kamloops at what is expected to be one of the largest seniors games ever.

Two photos of Castlegar athlete Cheryl Closkey who will compete in track and field events in Kamloops in August during the BC Seniors Games. Closeky, who holds B.C. and Canadian records in hammer and weight throws, was training at Haley Park near Trail on Monday, July 15.
Castlegar fire crews responded to a report of smoke in a classroom at Twin Rivers Elementary School on Wednesday, July 10. It was determined a small motor overheated; there was no other damage to the building or injuries.

Smoke at Twin Rivers Elementary sparks search for source

Castlegar fire crews and SD20 facilities staff responded quickly to smoke in classroom

Castlegar fire crews responded to a report of smoke in a classroom at Twin Rivers Elementary School on Wednesday, July 10. It was determined a small motor overheated; there was no other damage to the building or injuries.
Castleview Care Centre in Castlegar, B.C. July 9, 2013.

Castleview workers and management ratify new deal

Some still frustrated with other aspects of benefits and providing care to residents.

Castleview Care Centre in Castlegar, B.C. July 9, 2013.