Grand Forks has new hospital heliport
Landing on dirt and grass is no longer necessary for helicopters when they land at the Grand Forks hospital. The Boundary Hospital officially opened it’s Heliport on Monday, to a small crowd of local stakeholders and onlookers. “Paramedics are already happy they don’t have to push through the dirt,” said Ingrid Hampf, Acute...
Greenwood focusses on economic development; promotes heritage buildings
Here is a recap of Greenwood news for the past week. GW to start heritage project At their Oct. 28 meeting, Greenwood city councillors approved a joint project with the Greenwood Board of Trade and the Greenwood Heritage Society to place signs on heritage buildings in the downtown area for tourists. The signs will provide...
RDCK rounds up more than 25,000 litres of hazardous liquids
The Regional District of Central Kootenay hazardous waste cowboys were outing full force the past two months, rounding up more than 25,000 litres of liquids during five events throughout the West Kootenay. “The results demonstrate that the residents of the RDCK and Municipalities want to do the right thing and dispose of hazardous materials safely,” […]
Former Yale standout named Smokies head coach/general manager
The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Deschenes as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Deschenes, a native of Morinville, Alberta, joins the Smoke Eaters from the KIJHL’s Grand Forks Border Bruins, who he led to a 6-7-0-1 record through fourteen games this season. “We as a board of...
City issues notice re: Victoria Street construction
This notice is to inform the public that as of Monday, Oct. 28, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) has started grinding and paving Victoria Street/Highway 3B from the east end of the Gulch to the Victoria Street bridge. The estimated completion date is Nov. 15. Motorists can expect single-lane two way ...
Canada, US set for Columbia River Treaty showdown
The stage is being set for a showdown between Canada and the US over the post 2014 Columbia River Treaty, as the two countries recently stated radically different visions for the upcoming renewal of the cross-border agreement. The province wants to keep things much as they are with some improvements and more cash flowing from...
BC Attorney General announces changes to criminal records checks for non-profit groups
The BC Government is going to make it easier for coaches or volunteers to help the local youth soccer, minor hockey or any non-profit group by allowing free criminal record checks. The change is happening beginning November 30 said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced in Saturday in Vancouver....
COMMENT: How smart are smart meters? The mysterious realm of information and its sources
I was talking with a friend from out of town the other day, and she was inquiring about ‘smart’ meters. In her area, smart meters have not been mandatory, but more recently, BC Hydro has produced an ultimatum: either have the smart meter installed, or pay an extra $35 charge each month to keep the analog meter. This prompted...
Vandals tear up Rossland fields, Reservoir
On the night of October 14th, there was a massive act of vandalism in and around Rossland. Parts of both Centennial and Cook fields, as well as the Centre Star Reservoir, were torn up. “We caught a vehicle out doing donuts up there, and we have identified a suspect,” said Sgt. Rob Hawton of the Trail RCMP. However, because...
Canadian Avalanche Centre Warns Backcountry Users About New Smartphone Apps
Smartphone avalanche search applications that are marketed as avalanche rescue systems are not recommended, says the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC). Three European-made apps are presenting themselves as economical alternatives to avalanche transceivers, the electronic device used by backcountry users to find buried companions...