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Betsy Kline

Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position. Betsy has lived in Castlegar for 26 years and has appreciated the opportunity to raise her family in such a beautiful city. She is passionate about reporting the local news to her community. Her favourite part of the job is meeting the many wonderful and amazing people that cross her path.

Phone
250-365-6397
Email
editor@castlegarnews.com

Recent Work by Betsy

BEHIND THE FENCE: Mental health issues plagued woman confined at New Denver School

BEHIND THE FENCE: Mental health issues plagued woman confined at New Denver School

'It ruined her life, my life and my kid’s lives'
B.C. handled Doukhobor survivor payments 'poorly': ombudsman

B.C. handled Doukhobor survivor payments 'poorly': ombudsman

'I am disappointed that government has made decisions without adequately consulting with the community' :BC Ombudsperson
Payments to deceased New Denver survivors' families 'long and complex' process

Payments to deceased New Denver survivors' families 'long and complex' process

First round of payments for New Denver School survivors went out to living survivors in August
BEHIND THE FENCE: B.C. mom and daughter share after effects of New Denver School

BEHIND THE FENCE: B.C. mom and daughter share after effects of New Denver School

Taken at 11 years old, Nancy Kootnikoff talks about life at the New Denver School and a lifetime of after affects
Province changes course and pays Doukhobor residential school survivors

Province changes course and pays Doukhobor residential school survivors

Direct financial payments issued to Sons of Freedom Doukhobor residential school survivors
BEHIND THE FENCE: Doukhobor woman reflects on a childhood of hiding

BEHIND THE FENCE: Doukhobor woman reflects on a childhood of hiding

Nellie Makortoff: 'I spent my whole childhood hiding'
BEHIND THE FENCE: Pitchfork memory haunts B.C. woman ripped from Doukhobor family

BEHIND THE FENCE: Pitchfork memory haunts B.C. woman ripped from Doukhobor family

'Just seeing that place reminds me of all the awful things that happened there'
BEHIND THE FENCE: B.C.'s New Denver School trauma lasts a lifetime

BEHIND THE FENCE: B.C.'s New Denver School trauma lasts a lifetime

First in a series of interviews with children of Sons of Freedom Doukhobors held at the New Denver School in the 1950s
Personal compensation missing from B.C.’s Doukhobor apology: Ombudsperson

Personal compensation missing from B.C.’s Doukhobor apology: Ombudsperson

Premier Eby apologized to Sons of Freedom Doukhobors on Feb. 27
Eby issues apology, as B.C. Doukhobor survivors ask for direct compensation

Eby issues apology, as B.C. Doukhobor survivors ask for direct compensation

$10 million compensation package to be distributed through funds, but survivors want direct payment
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