New single regional transit fare structure means rate rise in city
Simplify, simplify, simplify.
City council has approved a new, single, simplified rate for transit, as recommended by a recent BC Transit Fare review, but it comes at a price.
A 25-cent price.
In order to simplify the West Kootenay Transit Committee’s existing fare structure, city council approved a rise in the single fare structure from $2 to $2.25, but Nelson students will be paying a lot less.
EDITORIAL: Our Real-Life Cliffhanger
Those over a certain age know that "Cliffhanger" is a 1993 action/suspense movie starring Sylvester Stallone, and as in all such entertainments, the big question is "will the good guys win?" Well, of course. The entertainment lies in watching how they do it (Gasp! -- skinny ropes over terrifying chasms! Skinny ledges and ...
Rossland Student to Attend International Baccalaureate Program in Bosnia
Seven Summits Centre for Learning student Hannah Klemmensen, 17, will attend the United World College International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina starting next September for grades 12 and 13. How does a girl from Rossland end up going to school in Bosnia? Hannah explains: “I think I’m someone...
Daffodil Dash Did Wonders.
Contributed by Val Rossi Daffodils are still blooming in Sunningdale, reminding the community of a successful Canadian Cancer Society event that planted hope and support for individuals touched by cancer. Daffodil Dash Trail held April 30th at Gyro Park in Trail just surpassed its $29,000 goal and raised over $31,000 toward...
UPDATED: Highway 3 near Paulson Bridge open to traffic
Emcon Services Inc., maintenance contractor for the Paulson pass continues to monitor a section of Highway 3 washed out Sunday. The parts of the shoulder and road were washed away leaving travelers using the road to deal with single-alternating traffic control. The TranBC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastruture website...
Logging proposal gets frosty response in Ymir
Residents of Ymir say they’re alarmed by plans of BC Timber Sales to allow logging in their community watershed. They’re concerned that their tiny community water system could be damaged by forestry operations in the area. “It’s our only source of drinking, consumable and firefighting water,” says Jay Leus, a resident of Ymir...
RDKB cancels States of Local Emergency — snowpack remains above seasonal average
The Boundary region appears to have dodge a flooding bullet, for now, prompting the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre to cancel the States of Local Emergency. “River and stream levels in the Boundary forecasts downgraded significantly (Saturday) morning . . ..River levels expected to be well...
RDKB issues EVACUATION ALERT for Manly Meadows Area
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary issued an Evacuation Alert for Manly Meadows Area. The RDKB said the alert is being issued due to the potential for a second spike in flooding from the Kettle River in the Manly Meadows Area. "Predictions are that the water level could exceed those experienced on Saturday, May 6," ...
Teck sells Waneta interests to Fortis for $1.2 billion
Fortis Inc. ("Fortis"), (TSX/NYSE:FTS) and Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”), (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) today announced an agreement under which Fortis will purchase Teck’s two-thirds interest in the Waneta Dam and related transmission assets in British Columbia, Canada, for $1.2 billion cash. Under the agreement, ...
Village of Salmo Adopts 2017 Budget and Tax Bylaw
Salmo Mayor Stephen White and council passed the tax and budget bylaw for the Village during Tuesday's regular meeting that has taxpayers see a two percent increase in taxes for the upcoming year.
The 2017 budget and property tax bylaw came following months of public meetings in the Village of Salmo.
“We are very pleased to have kept taxes low, while budgeting for significant infrastructure and community upgrades,” Mayor White said Thursday in a media release.
