11-26-2009, 11:39 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary
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Anyone ever lived in Castlegar?
Moving there at the end of December for work, have been through many times, but wondering if the CP wealth of knowledge has any insight on what to avoid, what I should expect to pay for a place, etc..
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11-27-2009, 01:22 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Russians,Portuguese and Indians. What more do you need for a party? 
Seriously,I spent a week there a few years ago, a little slow for me but a nice town with friendly people. nothing to avoid and if you sold a place here you'll be fine there I'm sure.
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11-27-2009, 02:12 AM
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First Line Centre
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I went to college there for one year, way back in 1971/1972. I had fun while I was there. There is a pulp mill near there, the odor from it permeates the air. When I would leave there to go home for a weekend, all my clothes and everything I had with me, had the smell of the pulp mill on it. I don't know what it's like now, but after you live there for a while you'll get used to it. Also, you are near Nelson, which is quite a nice place. Also, you aren't far from Kootney Lake, and Ainsworth hot springs. I grew up in the area (in Creston, B.C.) - I spent a lot of time on Kootney lake.
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11-27-2009, 06:57 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary...Alberta, Canada
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My aunt, uncle, and one cousin live there. They've been there going on 30 years, and it has certainly grown over that time. It's a very pretty place. As Shin Pad mentions, going to Nelson and Ainsworth are nice bonuses. As my uncle reminds me, the climate's a bit better as they have a longer golf season than we do.
You're also only about a three-hour drive from Spokane, WA.
To avoid - bears. Seriously. They'll come in your backyard.
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11-27-2009, 08:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Calgary
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Jason Bay is from that area, as is Shawn Horcoff...  .
My Dad and Mom live there, great area for fishing and outdoor stuff. Ski hill close by etc...
Serious lack of work out in that area.....
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11-27-2009, 08:24 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Wonder what the options are for high speed internet
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11-27-2009, 08:39 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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No one has ever really lived in Castlegar!
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11-27-2009, 08:40 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Timeline was a much better book than it was a movie.
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11-27-2009, 08:43 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Icon
Timeline was a much better book than it was a movie.
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In fairness though, Paul Walker will do that to any movie....
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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11-27-2009, 08:55 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Goon
To avoid - bears. Seriously. They'll come in your backyard.
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Alright, free fertilizer!
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11-27-2009, 08:59 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
In fairness though, Paul Walker will do that to any movie....
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No Way!
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11-27-2009, 09:46 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary
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Thanks guys, I've heard the pulp mill isn't quite as bad now as it used to be..
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11-27-2009, 11:15 AM
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Draft Pick
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kelowna
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I went to Selkirk College in Castlegar (96-97). I grew up in Kelowna so it was a bit of a shocker going to a smaller town. I didnt like it at first but It kind of grew on me. Quite a few Rednecks back then and got into a few fights cause I was hitting on "their" girls. lol. Me and my friends would also go to Nelson everyonce in a while which is about 45 minutes away and is a pretty fun town to party in. Thats about all i've got...
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11-27-2009, 01:06 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Not far from Spokane.
Distance: 224 km or 139 mi
 Approximate Time: 3 hrs, 19 min
Last edited by troutman; 11-27-2009 at 01:08 PM.
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11-27-2009, 05:05 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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I worked there on the dam for about 6 months a long time ago. I spent my time riding my motorcycle, fishing, drinking, shooting skeet and smoking pot. I liked the place.
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11-27-2009, 05:27 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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I have never lived there, but I would live there. Nice town and nice country there.
Scary airport to fly in and out of though.
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11-27-2009, 06:22 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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What are your interests, 604? If you like fishing, hunting, mountain biking, boating or hiking, you'll probably like it. Some of the best skiing anywhere is around there - Red Mountain is legendary, and closer than Calgary to Sunshine. If you're a motorcyclist, the best roads in western Canada are in the area.
On the other hand, if you're a Starbucks-swilling, sushi-gnawing, theatre-going urbanite, you probably won't enjoy it. Except your weekends in Nelson.
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11-27-2009, 06:42 PM
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First Line Centre
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I was born and raised in Trail, so I hate Castlegar with every fibre of my being.
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11-27-2009, 09:00 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
Not far from Spokane.
Distance: 224 km or 139 mi
Approximate Time: 3 hrs, 19 min |
That doesn't include the one-hour anal cavity search at the border crossing there. We got a total shakedown the time we crossed there. Like every second vehicle going across the border there is smuggling pot into the U.S..
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11-27-2009, 09:15 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Creston
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Better have good winter tires if you are going anywhere. The valleys hover somewhere on either side of freezing in the winter which makes road conditions unpredictable. Lots of black ice and steep grades in the mountain passes as well. I know of two elk herds that frequent the valley all year round. You really have to watch for them in the early morning. I've had to brake hard to avoid a moose a couple times on the Bombi and of course their ae deer everywhere.
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