CBT annual report shows $22 mill invested in Basin
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to announce 2014/15 was another year of strong support to the area it serves in the Columbia Basin. Over the year the organization delivered nearly $22 million in programs and services to communities and residents, $17 million in new loans to Basin businesses...
Gas leak shuts down city block in downtown Nelson
A gas leak has forced businesses to evacuate and traffic to be rerouted, away from the intersection of Hall and Vernon Streets in downtown Nelson. The call came in at roughly 10:30 a.m. The Nelson Fire Department and Fortis responded, evacuating nearby businesses. It is believed the gas line was damaged during sewer work...
Trail armoury to get $1 million
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Kemball Armoury in Trail is getting $1 million for numerous upgrades to the facility over the next two years, according to an announcement made Tuesday by MP David Wilks, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence. ""I am pleased to be here today at the Trail...
Trail city council decisions for July 13
Governance and Operations Committee meeting highlights Council approved the contract award for the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre Roof Replacement Project to Trail Roofing in the amount of $395,000. Council also authorized staff to proceed and provide Council with further reporting should the repair exceed the projected contingency of $50,000. Council approved the contract award […]
LETTER: Flick your butt out the window, lose your car?
This wildfire season has been one of the most challenging in recent memory. As of July 14, fire crews have responded to 1,083 fires throughout the province - compared to 523 at the same time a year ago. Of those fires, we know over one-third are human caused. That's 375 fires, leading to an estimated 43,718 hectares going up...
Feds investment pays dividends to Kootenay Region Mining and Metals Industry
David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, Tuesday announced a $748,601 investment to the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) to establish a metallurgical industry development accelerator in ...
Province provides wildfire update
With 175 wildfires burning around B.C., down from just over 200 on Tuesday, the Province continues to caution all British Columbians to be diligent with fire safety and to report all wildfires to authorities. Update on fire activity and impacts: There were a total of 10 new wildfires in B.C. yesterday, down four from Monday. […]
Fire claims the life of woman near New Denver
A woman has died in a house fire in the New Denver area, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The RCMP are able to confirm that the remains of a woman were discovered in the house fire on Purdy Road, Hills, on July 13," Little said. "The RCMP, BC Coroners Service and BC Fire Commissioners Office conducted a thorough scene...
Campfire left unattended, high consumption of water has City staff asking for public support
City management is pleading for the support of residents after staff was forced to implement Level Three water restrictions last week. The decision, made by City of Nelson managers following an increase of 35 percent more water usage this summer by residents, comes on the heels of a report that asmall camp fire was found […]
NEW SPEED LIMITS COMING SOON TO A NEIGHBOURHOOD NEAR YOU!
Based on a staff recommendation at Regular Meeting of Council on June 22, 2015, and in response to years of safety concerns brought to Council by many residents, Rossland City Council has recently reduced the city’s local road speed limit from 40 km/hr. to 30 km/hr. in order to increase street safety for all residents. ...
