Better LED lighting expected to turn into savings for RDCK
The financial picture will so be a little brighter for the Regional District of Central Kootenay after the conversion of 104 sodium and mercury vapour-street lights to LED bulbs, a move that will reduce energy consumption and save money. “The RDCK has finally seen the light — the LED light,” beamed Area G Director Hans […]
Accident on Columbia causes power outage
Two women were sent to hospital and over 300 Fortisbc customers were left without power for hours this afternoon after a car crashed into a power pole on Columbia Avenue this morning. “On March 25 at 11:08 a.m. Castlegar RCMP, along with EHS and the fire department were dispatched to a single vehicle accident […]
International: Flushed with success over urinal trials
Canberra CBD Limited (CCBD) released data this week about a urinal trial in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)’s Central Business District (CBD) this past weekend that showed the temporary urinals collected 220 litres of urine in a four day period between 7pm and 7am on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Estimates showed that 1,200 […]
Backcountry skiier killed in avalanche near Revelstoke
A 38-year-old Revelstoke man died Sunday after being caught in an avalanche in Glacier National Park near Revelstoke, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. J.M. Olsen. “At approximately 4 p.m. on March 24, Revelstoke RCMP and Parks Canada were advised of an avalanche at Sifton Col, in Glacier National Park,” he said in a press […]
Majority back ban on corporate and union donations to B.C. political parties
A majority of British Columbians support a ban on corporate and union donations to B.C. provincial political parties, according to a public opinion survey commissioned by IntegrityBC and conducted by the Mustel Group on their BC Omnibus. When asked: “Do you believe that corporations and unions should be prohibited from donating...
Today's your last chance to vote for hockey hero Ken Koshey
The Greater Trail Minor Hockey League has successfully nominated Trail’s Ken Koshey for the Kraft Hockey Goes On contest. Koshey now sits in the top 100 and will need the votes of his family, friends, colleagues and the Greater Trail Area to win a spot in the top 25. Five grand prize winning nominees will […]
CBT announces over $19 million in new funding for 2013/2014 fiscal year
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) will provide $19.4 million in new funding in the 2013/14 fiscal year to support a broad range of social, economic and environmental initiatives throughout the region. “A key approach in how CBT delivers benefits is to support Basin communities and residents in identifying their priorities, and to provide funds and other […]
Salmo Valley Swimming Pool wins FortisBC Earth Hour challenge
Salmo Valley Swimming Pool edged out Princeton Exhibition Association in the FortisBC Challenge as millions throughout the world joined in to conserve power during Earth Hour Saturday. Salmo Valley Swimming Pool nipped Princeton 26 percent to 22 percent. Salmo Valley Swimming Pool is now entitled to $4000 in energy saving after earning the highest percentage […]
Playful bears outside Rossland's post office
A new sculpture of a bear playing with its cub will soon liven up the sidewalk outside the post office on Columbia Ave. as the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) raise the final funds necessary to put artist John McKinnon on the task. "It's been a long time coming," said RCAC president Renate Fleming. "It's been our...
OP/ED: Local MP less-than-pleased with federal budget
Local NDP MP Alex Atamanenko says that, with the exception of a small business tax credit, the Conservative budget falls short of delivering results for people here in rural B.C. “The government promised to focus on jobs but has not introduced any new measures to create meaningful employment. It is good that skills training is […]
