CBT releases annual report
Learn more about Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and the activities it supports through its 2012/13 Annual Report. The Annual Report reflects CBT’s performance for the year ending March 31, and details its financial investments, spending, and program and initiative activities. The report’s theme, Evolving and Empowering, reflects how CBT has recently evolved by placing more […]
CBT releases 2012-13 Annual Report
Learn more about Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and the activities it supports through its 2012/13 Annual Report. The Annual Report reflects CBT’s performance for the year ending March 31, 2013, and details its financial investments, spending, and program and initiative activities. The report’s theme, Evolving and Empowering,...
Fortis gets approved for Smart Meters — but with a catch
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved Fortis BC’s application to install 115,000 Smart Meters (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) in its coverage area after a two week public hearing in March in Kelowna. But there’s a catch. The Commission said that Fortis BC has until August 1 to agree to apply […]
Greenwood to host social rugby tournament
This August long weekend, Greenwood residents won't have to stray far from home to find excitement -- excitement is coming to Greenwood. A social rugby tournament is being held at city park Aug. 2 to 4 with teams from across the province being invited to take part. Social rugby is a style of Union rugby that is competitive ...
RDCK recognizes 'boy on fire' four decades of fire service
After 42 years as a volunteer firefighter, Hans Cunningham’s passion for the RDCK’s fire service still burns fiercely. The Ymir resident was honoured by the RDCK recently for his volunteerism, which distinguishes him as the longest serving firefighter in the history of the regional district. “Hans’ dedication to the fire service is simply outstanding,” said […]
One Book, One Kootenay vote deadline looms!
The popular Kootenay-wide book club One Book, One Kootenay has kept regional readers busy trying to decide which of the three shortlisted books should get the nod. Each year, booklovers read, discuss, and vote on the book they think book all Kootenay folk should read. The deadline for voting for the 2013 One Book, One […]
Auditor presents fiscal snapshot, responds to resident letters
At last week’s meeting senior Audit Manager Andrea Kramer presented council with a ‘snapshot’ of the 2012 financial audit as part of the 2012 annual report. The report had already been approved, and she was there mostly to answer questions. Kramer qualified her presentation by reiterating the purpose of the audit. “We...
Witnesses sought in assault near boat launch in Slocan
The Slocan Lake RCMP are seeking assistance from the public after a woman was reported to have been assaulted on a boat near the boat launch in Slocan, according to Const. Alan Van Hussen. "Police were called on July 21 just after 6 p.m.," he said. "The female and the male suspect had since departed, police were advised...
More B.C. Firefighters deployed to Yukon
Fires in the Yukon has B.C. firefighters heading north. The Wildfire Management Branch said its sending another 43 personnel to the Yukon to help with fire suppression efforts. One Unit Crew from the Cariboo Fire Centre, one 12-person Incident Management Team and 11 other staff left last week. A total of 145 Wildfire Management Branch […]
B.C. farmers-market coupon program expanding
A successful program that provides lower-income families, pregnant women and seniors with coupons for locally produced food is receiving an additional $2 million investment, Health Minister Terry Lake announced today. “We know that having access to healthy, fresh foods makes a huge difference in health,” said Lake. “Unfortunately, for some British Columbians, it can be […]
