RCMP: How scary is too scary?
A Trail man got a visit from police last weekend after a resident saw a frightening sight, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8:02 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle parked near the intersection of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue...
RCMP warn not to mix drugs/alcohol after Rossland teen gets ill
Police are warning the public that mixing drugs with alcohol could have serious side effects, and to be cautious after a Rossand youth fell ill according to RCMP Sgt Mike Wicentowich. "On Oct. 23, at 11:03 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a request to assist a 16-year old Rossland youth who had reportedly consumed...
COLUMN: Reality check on curbing climate change -- trade agreements
If world representatives at the UN climate conference in Glasgow put talk into action, we could forestall the worst impacts of the rapidly accelerating climate crisis. But we have to look beyond the Conference of the Parties — COP26 this year. If agreements under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change are undermined ...
CBT to require full immunization for staff/board
Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November. “It is critically important we remain vigilant in our efforts to support a safe and healthy workplace,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President & CEO of...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council Meetings, October 18, 2021
Editorial Comment: These meetings were held by combining the in-person City Council at the Miners Hall with Zoom. Your reporter attended by Zoom, but found both the audio and the video problematic – not all the Council members were visible at one time, so tracking votes completely was impossible, and garbled sound often...
City of Rossland now accepting community grant funding applications for 2022
The Council of the City of Rossland recognizes the value to the community of local service clubs, groups, non‐profit societies and charitable organizations, especially in their efforts to promote or meet the goals and objectives of the City. It is anticipated that financial assistance to community groups will be part of the...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meeting,October 4, 2021
What to do about humans and bears; cost increases likely from the RDKB for Rossland’s Fire Services, Regional Waste Management and Environmental Services; help for a destroyed community; what needs support for COVID costs and losses; sharing our bylaw officer; the bottle bin . . . and more. Present: ...
Winter doubles crash risk for Rossland drivers; province-wide campaign kicks off
Shift into Winter campaign reminds Rossland drivers to be prepared and plan ahead for Mother Nature’s ultimate road test Winter driving can more than double your risk of being in a motor vehicle crash in Rossland and around B.C. To help reduce the risk, the Shift into Winter campaign launched province-wide yesterday (October...
Column: Intervention and Immigration -- Geopolitics in Transition
“The last shall be first, and the first, last.” -- Gospel of John Part one of this column is historical, part two is addressed to theory, and part three is focused on our present world order. Part One Afghanistan has fallen: geopolitics moves to the front burner, briefly As Canadians, Americans, and other NATO nations...
Winter tire regulations now in effect
With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all vehicles on most British Columbia highways to increase travel safety until spring. Winter tires are required for travel on: all...
