Rossland ‘loopy’ for trails this spring as KCTS ponders Seven Summits expansion
Kootenay Columbia Trail Society (KCTS) president Isaac Saban addressed council on Monday evening "to explain the real value we provide" as a regional recreation asset, and also to describe upcoming projects such as a 25 kilometre connector from Red Mountain to the Seven Summits trailhead. KCTS serves the Greater Trail region...
Councillor uses Facebook to gauge community response to fowl play
A Castlegar city councillor is using social media sites to try to gauge how much community support there is for allowing urban chicken husbandry within city limits. Kevin Chernoff, now serving his third term at the council table, says the majority of the people attending council on the issue are in support of the notion […]
Meat producers take production to the next level
Visions of exporting “Boundary grown” meat products to customers willing to pay soaring prices for high quality food are in the sights of regional farmers after a meeting last week about increasing the meat industry’s potential. The meeting on Mar. 31, organized by Doug Zorn, Larry Dees and Patti Bevilacqua, was originally designed to see […]
Tempers flare as Columbia-Washington parking controversy continues
Council has deferred decisions on the final design for the upcoming Columbia-Washington renovation until all the tender documents from prospective contractors are received and council can debate the merits of various plans with "hard numbers" in hand. The tender deadline was extended beyond the original closing date of Mar....
RDKB executes court-ordered removal at Demski property
The Regional District Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) lost no time when the spring thaw hit to execute a court-ordered removal of ten unapproved structures from Peter Demski’s property on Granby Road in rural Grand Forks this week. The wrecking crew arrived on the morning of Wednesday, March 28 with dump trucks and a trackhoe to take […]
Boundary region to lose Fields department stores
Grand Forks and Christina Lake Fields stores are among 141 Canadian stores slated for closure by HBC this fall. “HBC is closing their entire Fields store chain,” said Tiffany Bourre, external communications manager for HBC. “It was a strategic decision to grow our other HBC banners.” The popular Grand Forks location may be spared if […]
ATAMANENKO: Tax tips for seniors
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a tax-free benefit available to low-income seniors living in Canada, who are receiving, or are eligible to receive, Old Age Security (OAS). Enrollment is not automatic, you MUST apply for this supplement. Age Tax Credit - You can claim this...
Co-op membership overwhelmingly approves purchase of Extra Foods building
The wheels are now in motion for the Kootenay Co-op to move to the other end of Baker Street in Nelson after a special resolution to purchase the Extra Foods building was overwhelmingly approved. During a special general meeting Monday at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, that attracted more than 100 members, the resolution […]
OP/ED: Local MLA slams province's approval of Jumbo resort
The BC Liberals’ announcement that they have approved the development of a resort in the Jumbo Valley is both surprising and a devastating blow to the area, says Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy. “People in Kootenay West have written and e-mailed me to say they strongly disagree with building a resort in the Jumbo Valley,” […]
Waneta Expansion intake and tunnel excavation complete
Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project, Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, are pleased to announce another major milestone has been reached with the substantial completion of intake and tunnel excavation. “With the excavation portion of the project complete, the Waneta Expansion remains on budget and on schedule for completion in 2015,” said Rich […]
