Auditor General for Local Government answers Rossland's call for audit
The newly instated Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG), Basia Ruta, has seen Rossland city council's smoke signal and added it to the long list of municipalities that will receive a performance audit from her office. This comes as welcome news to many, including Councillor Kathy Moore, whose motion it was to ask for...
Beasley Bluff signs continue to send warning message to motorists even in off season
The signs on both sides of the Beasley bluffs, 12 kilometers west of Nelson on Highway 3A, were errected to give warning to drivers of unexpected icy conditions on the four-kilometer section. The new technology can detect ice crystals forming on the dangerous stretch of road, sending a message to the signs at both entrances […]
Scientists find mammoth remains with preserved DNA
An extremely well preserved woolly mammoth has been found by Russian scientists in Siberia, announced Wednesday. The adult female was found with blood preserved still intact in ice cavities. When palaeontologists excavated the animal, blood flowed from the space below the animal’s abdomen. The discovery was made on the Lyakhovsky Islands by scientists from the […]
Red Cross released surprising date during Water Safety Week
Research by the Canadian Red Cross shows the majority of Canadian parents do not understand what is needed to safeguard children in, on and around the water, even though drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under the age of 10. Statistics reveal 90 percent of children killed due to drowning […]
Trail man facing charges after being chased into river
A 33-year-old Trail man is facing a laundry list of charges after an altercation yesterday, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. "On June 3, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to a complaint of a male attempting to pull a female from a vehicle during an argument, which occurred on Bay Avenue in Trail," Hawton said....
Grade schoolers get kudos from cop
Students at Twin Rivers Elementary School got a treat yesterday when a local police officer came around to thank the kids for their support. On June 3, Castlegar RCMP Const. Rob Gardner attended Twin Rivers to talk to the students about the upcoming Cops for Kids Ride. “I am the school liaison officer for Twin […]
LETTER: Is Rossland a 'fat' energy town? And does the Energy Diet help the poor?
Dear editor, It has recently been stated in a local news publication that “Rossland held the notorious tag as the fattest energy town in BC last year”. This deserves comment and correction. Where on Earth does this myth originate? If this originates from the Energy Diet folks, they should do their homework before making such […]
Report: Risk too high to return home — Frustration and burnout describe Johnsons Landing Hazard report
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily As angry, frustrated and exhausted Johnsons Landing residents come to terms with the news that some neighbours will never go home again, their futures still look uncertain. An evacuation order remains in effect until an appointed committee from the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) can review and accept […]
LETTER: Lack of deer to blame for cougar problems
One of the major reasons cougar sightings have increased recently is the dramatic decline in the province’s deer population, their traditional prey. Contrary to the pathetic posturing of fish and wildlife staff and organized hunters the ungulate populations in our province are in serious trouble. Although there are a number of reasons the most prominent […]
Trail considering mediator for boundary expansion negotiations
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Trail: The City of Trail announced last week it will be moving forward with the boundary extension referral process which may result in the city extending its boundaries into Electoral Area A. The process would include the City of Trail negotiating a […]
