Alex Martin

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Selkirk College Adds Web Developer Program, Will Start this Fall

News Alex Martin - May 17, 2019

A new eight month program will be offered at Selkirk College's Tenth Street Campus in Nelson this fall on web development. Matthew Potter is the instructor. He's excited to build the...

Timberwolves Lose Two on Home Opener Weekend

News Alex Martin - May 13, 2019

The West Kootenay Timberwolves acquitted themselves well but ultimately fell short versus some higher level competition over their home opener weekend. They lost 7-3 to the Medicine Hat Sun Devils...

Smokies Commit to Pair of Forwards, Name Lapointe Captain

News Alex Martin - May 7, 2019

The Trail Smoke Eaters got to work on their 2019-2020 roster this week, announcing this week that they have committed to a pair of 2000-born forwards. Phillipe Lapointe, the son...

Public Consultation Extended On Caribou Protection Draft Agreements

News Alex Martin - April 16, 2019

Public engagement sessions are coming to the West Kootenays this week on a draft section 11 agreement for the protection of southern mountain caribou. Premier John Horgan held a press...

Route 99 – Kootenay Connector Hours Extended

News Alex Martin - April 16, 2019

The Regional District of Central Kootenay and BC Transit have extended hours on bus Route 99 - Kootenay Connector until April 26. The extension has been issued in an effort...

Gas Smell Sees School Evacuated After Hours

News Alex Martin - April 16, 2019

The Castlegar Fire Department responded after the smell of natural gas was reported at Castlegar Primary School on Monday, April 15. Chief Sam Lattanzio says they arrived around 2:30 PM: "It...

Monitoring of Salmo River Continues Post-Fuel Spill

News Alex Martin - March 29, 2019

The Province continues to assist with and oversee clean up efforts after a fuel spill in the South Salmo River this week. Joshua Watts is an Environmental Emergency Response Officer...

Fatal Crash Near Salmo Closes Kootenay Pass

News Alex Martin - March 28, 2019

RCMP attended to a single vehicle crash on Highway 3 near the bottom of Kootenay Pass at 8:20 pm yesterday (Wednesday), which resulted in one fatality and a significant...