RDKB hosts Flood Planning Workshop for local farmers
Help is on hand for those who work the land across the Kootenays and Boundary region. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has joined forces with the Climate and Agriculture Initiative BC to deliver a free virtual workshop for local farmers, producers and ranchers on Tuesday, March 17 at 9 am – 11.30 am (PDT). ...
A far away war hits close to home in the Kootenays
Late in February, on the day that Russia invaded Ukraine, Stepan Hevak of Castlegar, British Columbia, tried to celebrate his daughter’s fourth birthday. It was nearly impossible to feel joy, as he and his wife Iryna are Ukrainian and were deeply saddened by the news of war. “Her birthday was Feb. 23. That’s when they […]
Rossland’s 125th Year Birthday Celebration Begins March 18, 2022
The City of Rossland will be turning 125 years old on Friday March 18, 2022. To kick things off thing off right in honor of this celebration a special logo has been created and The City of Rossland will be giving away free hot chocolate, stickers, and promotional items at Harry Lefevre square on Friday from 1pm to 4pm. The ...
Hey kids, help the RCMP name the puppy
In support of the RCMP Name the Puppy contest, the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) is inviting the media to a photo opportunity at BC RCMP headquarters at 10 a.m. on March 10, 2021. Several puppy recruits in training will be in attendance along with Police Service Dog Kanto and his handler Constable Ross...
Virtual career fair highlights great opportunities in Interior Health
Interior Health’s next virtual career fair will be held March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. This fair will be aimed at all positions in Interior Health (IH). Those interested in attending can book an online one-on-one session and meet their recruiter to learn about opportunities for Aboriginal careers, environmental public...
Special OP/ED Series; Health care workers talk climate change
I grew up in Castlegar and returned to the Kootenays 8 years ago with my partner and children after completing my education and training as a GP. We moved back to Nelson to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with our children. Although it has been wonderful to be back in the Kootenays, I have noticed that the weather has changed....
Invitation to Tender - 3rd Ave Infrastructure Improvements Ref. No. COR 2022-02
The work is for the reconstruction of Third Avenue between Washington Street & Spokane Street, and Spokane Street adjacent to the Midtown Housing Development. The work will require construction of approximately 623 m2 of concrete sidewalk, 75 m2 of driveway crossings, resurfacing of 2723 m2 of asphalt road, 238 m of PVC...
Local Hospice launches training sessions to recruit a new wave of volunteers
The Greater Trail Hospice Society is launching a variety of free training opportunities for local people to become grief support and hospice volunteers that will run throughout March, April and May. The move is part of a wider drive to recruit a new wave of hospice volunteers who want to give back to their local communities,...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meeting, February 22, 2022
That secondary access road to Redstone; Gold Fever Follies; Rossland Pool update; more sculptures; should we ban new gas installations? – and more . . . Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Andy Morel, Janice Nightingale, Dirk Lewis, Chris Bowman, Stewart Spooner, and Terry Miller. Staff: CAO Bryan Teasdale, CFO...
Proposed additions to Kootenay Boundary BC Parks protect local wildlife habitats, ecosystems
New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson, Katrine Conroy, and Roly Russell say new land additions to Provincial Parks in the Kootenay and Boundary regions will protect diverse wildlife habitat and ecosystems thanks to new legislation introduced by the BC NDP government earlier today. “People are passionate about protecting our...
