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Castlegar’s Celgar is fighting to sell excess “green” power
The Business in Vancouver newspaper is reporting that Celgar, located just north of Castlegar, is fighting with BC Hydro over the sale of excess power to Fortis BC—BC Hydro’s main competitor.
Rick Hansen is happy to attend Castlegar’s annual sturgeon release
Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to arrive in Castlegar on April 23, 2012, for the annual sturgeon release festival.
Death gives life to new venture
Mark Zeabin was the beloved owner of a coffin manufacturing company for roughly 12 years, and after the loss of his long-term source of income he left Castlegar for Vancouver with his girlfriend, Elysia Samarodin.
Mad dogs and Englishmen—and a farm?
Mad Dog Farm produces Kootenay Mountain Grown-certified produce and owners Nette and Jeremy Lack are strong supporters of the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society.
CBT Rewards students for community service
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is accepting applications for two of its community service award programs.
One huge family in Castlegar
Netta Zeberoff dreamed about working at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre since she was a child, and she was thrilled when she landed it in November 2010.
Waneta Expansion Project meets major milestone
The Waneta Expansion Project has reached a significant goal
Shopping locally in Castlegar
The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce is orchestrating a shop-local campaign to raise awareness about spending habits within the community.
Selkirk College sends nursing students abroad
47 per cent of third year nursing students from Selkirk College will be doing practicums in Guatemala.
What’s new at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre in 2012
Netta Zeberoff, the curator of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, looks forward to the upcoming season.