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Author: ingrid

Ingrid has been the owner and editor of The East Shore Mainstreet newspaper since 2002. She lives and works out of her home in Gray Creek alongside her husband Juergen and children Zoe and Luka.

Crawford Bay Hall and Parks AGM – Please Attend Nov 23, 7pm

Financial Update   Thanks to the Crawford Bay Market, Barefoot Handweaving and Forge & Furnace Gallery who have recently sold another $225 worth of our Bruce Paterson cards and prints of our hall. With Christmas coming both these items could be perfect gifts for members of your family or former residents that you stay in touch […]

Mainstreet Introduces NEW Editor/Owner

by Ingrid Baetzel (Outgoing Editor/Owner) I am so pleased to announce that the paper will continue after I have retired at the end of this year! Readers, advertisers, contributors, family – please welcome Dee Gilbertson as your new editor of this aged and well-loved beauty that IS local news and information, The East Shore Mainstreet. […]

RDCK Board Meeting Highlights – October 2022

Click here to view on the RDCK website Recognition of Service Thursday marked the final Board meeting of the 2018-2022 term. Five Board members were recognized for their contributions and service to the RDCK as they are not seeking re-election in this year’s General Local Election. See attached photo (Pictured left to right: Jen Comer (Town of […]

RDCK Board Meeting Highlights – Sept/22

Click here to view on the RDCK website New bylaw adopted for Salmo and Electoral Area G Library Financial Aid Service The Board approved the adoption of the Salmo and Electoral Area G Library Financial Aid Service Bylaw. The bylaw received electoral approval via the Alternative Approval Process. Zero electoral response forms were received during the process. […]

RDCK August Board Highlights

Click here to view on the RDCK website Assent Voting – Electoral Area H Local Conservation Fund The Board approved assent voting (referendum) to determine whether Electoral Area H will join the Regional District of Central Kootenay Local Conservation Fund Service. If approval of the electors is obtained, Electoral Area H will be a full participant […]

Campfire Ban in Effect Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Southeast Fire Centre is joining the Kamloops Fire Centre in imposing a campfire ban that takes effect on Thursday. Hot, dry conditions are expected to continue in the region, and the fire danger rating is currently high to extreme. The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam […]

Board Meeting – July 2022 Highlights

Click here to view on the RDCK website Electoral Area E Library Contribution Service Establishment – Alternative Approval Process The Board directed staff to proceed with obtaining approval of the electors within Electoral Area E to establish the Electoral Area E Library Financial Contribution Service Bylaw. The new bylaw would establish a service for the purpose of […]

Delayed Deadline and August Edition

NOTICE: The August 2022 Mainstreet edition will be out a bit later due to unforeseen circumstances. Deadline is shifted until Aug 2 and the paper won’t be out until around August 9 at this point. Sorry for any inconvenience. The September edition will likely be out later too, to accommodate.

Category 2 Burning Prohibited in the Southeast

CASTLEGAR – Effective at noon PST on Friday, July 15, 2022, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Anyone who has been conducting Category 2 open burning anywhere in the Southeast Fire Centre must extinguish any such fire by the deadline. […]

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