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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.

From Yasodhara Ashram

We want to inform our community that last night, Thursday, June 5, a fire started in the Temple, probably from the eavestrough renovation – a spark getting in the insulation between the impermeable outer roof and stucco ceiling. This morning the walls of the Temple are still standing and a shell of most of the […]

Fire at the Temple

June 6, 2014 – a fire broke out at the Temple of Divine Light at Yasodhara Ashram on Thursday evening. Fire crews from Balfour and Riondel responded in force. As of 10:30pm, the Ashram is asking for willing volunteers to contact them and stay vigil, watching that the fire doesn’t “re-ignite” throughout the night. The […]

Important Date Change on Teacher Strike

May 21, 2014 Re: Change of Date for Rotating Strike Action Further to my letter of May 20th, I am writing today to advise you that the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has changed the date on which SD8 (Kootenay Lake)Teachers will be withdrawing fully from their services. The day for the full withdrawal of service […]

Teachers Strike Update and School Closure

May 20, 2014 To the SD8 (Kootenay Lake) Community – RE: BCTF Strike Action On April 22nd I informed you that members of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation were commencing strike action effective April 23rd. As you know, teachers across the Province have been withdrawing many administrative services since that time. Although negotiations between the BC Public School […]

Reeling From High Electricity Bills?

The new two-tiered system of billing and delayed actual meter readings due to strke action has set many FORTIS customers reeling with surprise at the steep spikes in their power bills. Below is information provided by resident Bree Rael for where customers can lodge complaints regarding this change in billing. To place a complaint to […]

Slocan Lake Canoe Accident Search Continues for Three Youth

from cbc.ca An RCMP dive team is expected to start searching for three youths who have been missing since their canoe overturned in the cold waters of B.C.’s Slocan Lake on Saturday. One young woman, Lily Harmer-Taylor, 19, who was on board with them is already confirmed dead. The missing are: Hayden Kyle, 21. Skye Donnet, […]

Spring Forum!

SPRING FORUM 2014 – WHAT’S HAPPENING?  Find out what’s going on – Tell us what’s happening!   SATURDAY MAY 3rd, 1 – 4 PM The doors will open at 12:30pm for munchies and milling around.   At CRAWFORD BAY SCHOOL   Everyone is welcome!   Bring your promotional material or samples to display and share on tables that […]

Teacher Strike!

To The SD8 (Kootenay Lake) Community RE: Strike Action As you are aware, negotiations between the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) are ongoing. From March 4 – 6, 2014, teachers across the Province held a strike vote. Unfortunately, the parties have not yet been able to negotiate a collective agreement and […]

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