Column: Renewable power renewing communities
Energy is inextricably linked to a range of community issues, from health to housing. That was one message that emerged from a four-day gathering in Calgary of more than 200 young Indigenous leaders from every province and territory, organized by Disa Crow Chief of the Siksika Nation and Cory Beaver of the Stoney Nakoda Nation....
Excitement about plans for the (former) Emcon lot
Those plans for housing and other uses aren’t firm yet, though, and the City wants to hear from us about the project. There’s a Public Open House at the Miners Hall on March 5, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, to let us know what has happened until then, and we can give our informed opinions once we’re up to speed – since uninformed...
Teck fertilizer plant shuts down after spill
On Tuesday February 26, 2019, a low pH incident occurred at an outfall at Teck Trail Operations. Regulatory authorities including Emergency Management BC, the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and Environment and Climate Change Canada were immediately notified. An investigation was started immediately following...
Column: Diagnosed with Auto-Immune Disease -- Now What?
I see many patients who have been diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease and feel extremely overwhelmed and fearful. In Naturopathic Medicine, there are many things we can do to reduce or even resolve the symptoms of autoimmune disease. Autoimmune conditions are now just chronic diseases that can mostly be managed by removing...
Senior care: Key recommendations still not implemented seven years after Ombudsperson’s investigation
Seven years after conducting a wide ranging investigation examining seniors care and services in the province, the Ombudsperson finds a number of key recommendations are still outstanding, including legislative changes that would make significant improvements to service quality and the protection of seniors’ rights. The Best...
Regional-scale composting the subject of RDCK weekend workshop
Last week the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) hosted a workshop about a proposed regional-scale composting program. This program will initially target the processing of organic waste from municipal curbside collection and the commercial sector. The RDCK is asking municipal councils and boards to advise if they ...
$25.9-mill winning Lotto Max ticket sold in B.C.
Someone who purchased a Lotto Max ticket in the Fraser-Nicola region for last night’s draw has millions of reasons to celebrate this weekend. The single winning ticket matched all seven numbers from across Canada to win the $25.9 million jackpot on the Feb. 22 Lotto Max Draw. All lottery winners have 52 weeks from the draw ...
RV destroyed by fire; cause still under investigation
A flaming RV brought three Trail firefighters to Casino Road in the wee hours of Feb. 23, according to KBRFR Capt. Jason Milne. He said the call came in at 3:01 a.m., crews arrived on scene at 3:08 a.m., and the fire was considered under control by 3:20 a.m. He said the RV was fully involved when crews arrived. The vehicle ...
Rossland house fire in the night
A family of four was driven from their home on Victoria Avenue in the early hours of Feb. 22, when neighbours alerted them to the flames and smoke erupting from their roof. Firefighters from Rossland, Trail and Warfield were called at just before 2:30 a.m., and were able to put out the fire and protect neighbouring homes ...
Editorial: Skiing and Logging in the Rossland Range Recreation Site
Skiers accessing Cutblock Peak and environs: please contain your irritation about the logging operation there that is inconveniencing you – it won’t be there for much longer. Please stay well clear of the logging -- and please do not park on the logging road, or try to ignore the logging operations. Here’s why: First, let’s...
