Selkirk College now has a Sexual Violence Policy in place making a clear commitment to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful learning, working and living environment. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff is of vital importance,” says Selkirk College President Angus Graeme. “This is an important step...

BC Hydro officials say they’re not forecasting flooding along the Columbia River system in the Kootenays this year- but admit it could come pretty close as they try to manage “unprecedented” runoff. While Nelson, Castlegar and Trail are unlikely to see any floods from high water levels on the river system, Kootenay Lake itself may peak at a point where flooding becomes possible, officials told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday.

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.

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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," ...