B.C. officially opposes Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline
from cbc.ca ‘Our questions were not satisfactorily answered,’ environment minister says The B.C. government has officially expressed its opposition to a proposal for the Northern Gateway pipeline project, saying it fails to address the province’s environmental concerns. Special Report: Northern Gateway Pipeline The province made the announcement in its final written submission to the Northern […]
Jumbo Glacier resort gets go-ahead for development
The owners of the Jumbo Glacier ski resort have been given approval to proceed with the construction of lodges and lifts by the municipal council. Jumbo Mayor Greg Deck and council passed the permits on Tuesday that allow ski lifts, a lodge of up to 150 rooms and a day lodge at the base of […]
Indian Classical Dance Show
Anusha Fernando at the Temple of Divine Light “Earth” and “Water” – An Indian Classical Dance Show Yasodhara Ashram celebrates it 50th Anniversary year in 2013. Throughout its 50th Anniversary year, the Ashram is inviting professional musicians and dancers to perform. yasodhara.org/50th-anniversary-dance-and-music Anusha Fernando is a performer, teacher and artistic director of Shakti Dance Society in […]
Friends of the Lake Launch Water Quality Monitoring Program
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2013 Friends of Kootenay Lake Launches Water Quality Monitoring Program! The Friends of Kootenay Lake are working with citizen-scientists and marinas to monitor the water quality of our amazing lake! The program has a two pronged approach. There are 15 people on the lake that are taking weekly […]
Elections are A’Comin!
intro excerpted from thetyee.ca: With the exception of 2001, the BC NDP has won every election in Nelson-Creston since 1991. Before 1991, it fluctuated between Social Credit and the NDP since 1952. Incumbent Michelle Mungall, the current NDP critic for advanced education, youth and labour market development, will run for a second term in 2013. Other […]
End of an Era – Demo of CB School
April 7, 2013: The old Crawford Bay School was torn down over the past few days. As wrecking balls and heavy machinery ripped through the belly of the facility, residents pulled over to watch the demolition of a place that held many memories and past lives. Watch for more about the history of the school […]
Shane Philip Show Tomorrow!
Shane Philip with Ty West and Jesse Lee (A Starbelly Jam Pre-Party) at The Hub, Thursday April 4th, 8pm! Join us for a night out at The Hub for a Starbelly Jam pre-party with multi-instrumentalist, SHANE PHILIP (who will be playing at Starbelly this summer as well!) Swelling in primordial pulses and wholloping […]
Flooding Info For Residents
RDCK press release In the Kootenays, snow pack &weather-related events, including flooding, is a common occurrence in Spring, with the season from April – July. In sharing the responsibility, provincial agencies and local volunteers may monitor streams and rivers throughout the freshet / flood season. Residents are responsible for having a plan, as well as the tools […]
Daylight Saving Time in Canada
(from timetemperature.com) In most of Canada Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. local time on the second Sunday in March (March 10 this year). On the first Sunday in November areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. local time. During Daylight Saving Time turn your clocks ahead one hour. At the […]
All Ages Dance Party!
Join local youth, parents and community members for a fun event this Friday, March 1st at the Gray Creek Hall! The final fundraiser for the CBESS kids humanitarian trip to Mexico is taking place – the Oaxaca Family Dance Fundraiser. Cost is $10 adults $5 youth and features music by Ben Johnson, Theo Artzoglou (one […]