Allowable annual cut reduced in Boundary's TFL 8
Diane Nicholls, British Columbia's chief forester, said Thursday effective immediately, there is a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 8 in the Southern Interior. The recent announcement will affect Interfor Corporation, the major logging company in the Boundary, with a 14.8 % reduction in the annual...
Boundary snowpack 88% of normal
During the recent Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board meeting, directors were advised that the BC River Forecast Centre said the snowpack in the Boundary region is at 88% of normal. The recent BC River Forecast Centre assessment said the Boundary snowpack is the lowest in the province — normal is between 90—110%. ...
Session helps Kootenay Boundary families with advance care planning for people living with dementia
When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, the progression of the disease may affect their ability to express their thoughts and wishes. Preparing plans in advance and knowing someone’s wishes can benefit Kootenay Boundary families in decision-making, especially when reaching the end-of-life stages....
COLUMN: We all love Freedom. Why have Canadians become tribal about it?
No person nor party can claim only it represents the true meaning of liberty and freedom, and anyone who is truly serious about the words needs to take time to read about democracy in history before entering into conversation about the concepts. Not a lot of time but at least a day of deep reading. Freedom is not what a teen...
Encouraging diversity in municipal councils
Rossland, BC – Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL) Inclusive Community Initiatives Project The City of Rossland is pleased to announce receipt of funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) CanWILL Inclusive Community Initiatives (ICI) program. Delivered by local governments in collaboration with ...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council Meeting, February 7, 2022
A pay boost coming for Rossland’s next Council – not this one; Aqueduct Trail improvements inspire City to replace ancient waterpipe at the same time; Financial Plan and future policing costs and City taxes; Rossland’s share of regional Fire Services up to ~$800,000 (and the rest of the RDKB report, too) Present: Mayor ...
It takes a whole church to raise a warming centre - A Living Here feature
It has been a rollercoaster year for weather in B.C. We ended 2021 with extreme cold warnings across the province, and temperatures well below seasonal averages. There was record-breaking rainfall and destructive flooding this fall. And we all know that it was scorching hot in southern BC this summer. In the height of the...
Free Public Skating, funded by the Murphy Family Foundation
Lace up your skates for free public skating in the Cominco Arena at the Trail Memorial Centre, generously funded by the Murphy Family Foundation (MFF). The dates and times for free public skating are: Saturdays, February 5 to March 26 from 1 to 2 pm. Wednesdays, February 9 to March 30 from 5:45 to 7 pm. Skaters must pre-register...
Public Notice - 2022 Utility Rate Increases
The City is currently developing the 2022 Annual Budget and Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan. A significant part of this development has included the review of current and projected Utility Rates (i.e. annual water, sewer and solid waste/yard & garden fees) in conjunction with the City’s current Asset Management Investment...
Enter your pet in the BC SPCA’s Calendar Contest, Feb 1–14
Is there a special animal who warms your heart? Celebrate them by winning them a page in the BC SPCA’s 2023 Calendar. For many animal-lovers, their bond with their pets makes every day brighter. The Calendar Contest, presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, offers a great way to celebrate all the pets of B.C. “Pets can be affectionate,...
