Apply now for arts and culture grants
People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA). The application period is now open, with deadlines on February 21 or March 7, 2025, depending on the program. CKCA grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and […]
Three stars of the week in KIJHL
Levi Astill (Grand Forks Border Bruins), Russell Kosec (Grand Forks Border Bruins) and Landon Garbitt (Golden Rockets) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Jan. 12/25. Astill – Top Forward – The Edmonton native netted five goals and added seven assists in two games […]
BCHP Winter Impaired Driving Campaign takes 36 drivers off the road
Mandatory Alcohol Screening, tactical check stops, targeted patrols; BC Highway Patrol used all of their tools to take 36 impaired drivers off the road in the December 2024 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign in the East Kootenays. We screened almost 1,000 drivers in the East Kootenays over the month of December, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC […]
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council, January 13, 2025
Winter Carnival needs more volunteers! The Gold Fever Follies in 2025; the issue of ‘big oil’ and municipal costs of climate change; the value of bear-proof dumpsters; some categories of calls for RCMP service were up for Rossland last year. PRESENT: Council: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Eliza Boyce (remote), Jeff […]
EDITORIAL: BIG OIL – TO SUE OR NOT TO SUE, THAT IS THE QUESTION
On Monday January 13, Rossland City Council will consider a request to join in a proposed class-action lawsuit by municipalities against some of the largest oil companies, to recover some of the municipal costs of climate change. Several BC municipalities have already committed to joining the lawsuit. In the Council materials, Rossland City Staff state […]
DriveSmartBC: A Lack of Driver Courtesy
Ah courtesy, where have you gone? You are certainly scarce on the highways and byways of our fair province! When was the last time another driver did something nice for you to facilitate a movement? Did you wave to say thank you afterwards? We can all get along nicely with a bit of courtesy now […]
KIJHL Notebook: Neil Murdoch Division
Neil Murdoch Division Grand Forks Border Bruins head coach-general manager Dave Hnatiuk feels they had a pretty solid first half. “The games we dropped were lessons for us to learn and areas that we need to make sure we can be prepared for in the future,” he said. Hnatiuk added every player finds their groove […]
Nelson police seek info about ceremonial rifles stolen from cadet lockers
The Nelson Police Department is investigating a break, enter and theft of numerous items including multiple rifles. These rifles are not considered ‘firearms’ under the criminal code, but the police are concerned that they appear to be real and operating firearms. Police believe the break-in to the Eagles Hall on Baker Street, Nelson occurred sometime […]
50 years of Women in the RCMP – Const. Britteny George
Growing up in a small town in Red Deer County policed by the RCMP, Cst. Britteny George always knew she wanted to become a police officer and for her, becoming a Mountie was the obvious choice. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of women police officers in the RCMP, Cst. George has shared some insights into […]
Selkirk College Practical Nursing Program Graduates First Cohort
Filling an essential gap in the region’s frontline health care needs, the first cohort of graduates from Selkirk College’s Practical Nursing Program are now out in communities making a difference. Spurred by staff shortages across the sector, the Provincial Government provided funding for new seats at post-secondary institutions across British Columbia in late-2022. Students in […]
