The old schoolhouse in South Slocan is slated for demolition after the contract was awarded recently to take the building down. The Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors approved the demolition project — awarded to Hydraclean Disaster Restoration Services Ltd. for $119,250 — on Nov. 16 “as determined by the project team through […]

Columbia Basin residents are being asked to get ready for the ReDi program now as it prepares to kick into gear early in the new year. Grant applications will be accepted for Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed grants (ReDi) on Jan. 3 — through the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) — in support of […]

The will be a virtual regional learning event regarding the toxic drug crisis in the Kootenays on Tuesday, December 5th. The Bridging Community Connections in Nelson: Human Rights and Harm Reduction event is being held from 1-2:30 p.m. During the December 5th virtual event, the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition will release a new report with […]

Some readers will already have heard of the Swedish “Say hi” campaign – or, in Swedish, “säg hej.” An article at his link explains the reasoning behind the campaign that encourages people to greet each other, even if they are total strangers.  The idea is to plant seeds of friendliness and to recognize that even […]

The city’s police force is looking for an increase of two more constables, the same amount the service pays out for overtime because it is understaffed. Nelson Police Department (NPD) chief constable Donovan Fisher made the annual pre-budget ask for city’s police force, which amounted to two first class constables to add to the current […]

RED Mountain has announced a new, revamped, FREE ski bus for the 2023/24 winter season. The new bus will be larger, accommodating up to 44 passengers, and it will run seven days a week, from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, transporting skiers, workers and day-trippers between downtown Rossland and RED. The new shuttle will have […]

The region’s transit providers might not be passing on the U-Pass system. Partners in the West Kootenay Transit System — which includes Nelson, Castlegar and the regional district — are considering implementing the U-Pass system, which gives post-secondary students unlimited access to transit for a heavily discounted rate. U-Pass BC — a program pass that […]

A pilot project to utilize biochar technology in a regional context and help the agricultural industry is being put forward by Wildsight. The Fire to Food project would be a circular economy pilot to produce biochar — a specific type of charcoal that is made by pyrolysis, which is when an organic matter like wood […]

Grappling with Short Term Rentals;  Water Rates and Sewer Rates rising (like nearly everything else);   how Rossland Yards affordable housing will be managed;  a bylaw the City needs to pass every year but hasn’t used since 1999;  Arts Centre Society progress;  events at RED coming up in March …     PRESENT:  Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors […]

Twenty years ago, a remarkable endeavour took shape in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park within the southern Selkirk Mountain range. The construction of a backcountry cabin, designed to raise national awareness about avalanche risk and promote backcountry safety, epitomized the collaborative spirit and dedication of a wide array of individuals, volunteer organizations, and private businesses across […]