Charge in Lemon Creek fuel spill stayed as federal lawyers, fisheries take up investigation of case
A further investigation into the Lemon Creek fuel spill will be undertaken by federal ministries as the Fisheries Act charge brought forward by a Slocan Valley resident has been stayed. Federal lawyers from the Public Prosecution Service of Canada said Monday outside of BC Supreme Court in Nelson that Marilyn Burgoon’s charge...
Big smiles from West Kootenay Community TEETH after winning $50,000 from Pacific Blue Cross
If anyone sees the people associated with the West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic today, don’t be alarmed if they’re grinning from ear to ear. The West Kootenay Community Teeth Clinic in Nelson made it to the top of the podium, winning the grand prize of $50,000 in a province-wide Pacific Blue Cross contest for local charities....
Paving the way: telehealth clinics for post-transplant follow up
Transplant patients living in rural communities can be faced with a number of challenges when travelling long distances to attend an appointment. But for Paula Smith, a new telehealth service for post-kidney transplant patients has eliminated all of these. Paula’s kidney function first started to decline more than 10 years...
Slopes For Hope -- Rossland
The Canadian Cancer Society is inviting snowboarders, alpine and nordic skiers and all people who love to play in the snow to the 4th Annual Slopes for Hope Red Mountain Resort and Black Jack Ski Club event on Saturday, February 21, 2016. Join us for this family friendly ski-a-thon in which participants attempt to ski or...
The state of the reserve: regional health board to debate future of growing reserve fund
A reserve fund once set up to purchase and finance capital projects is creating an embarrassment of riches for the region’s health board. The West Kootenay Boundary Regional Health District board (WKBRHD) will be deliberating this month on what to do with a reserve fund that has grown to $9.3 million, nearly exceeding the $10...
Changes at Victorian Community Health Centre a step in right direction
It's been a long time coming, but changes are in store for the Victorian Community Health Centre (VCHC) in Kaslo, with plans to increase primary care services to seven days a week. Beginning in April, the changes will give residents the option to see a physician on Saturday and Sunday, statutory holidays however will remain...
Missing Indigenous Women Inquiry
Right up to the last federal election the Canadian government held firm to the position that an inquiry on the subject of missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada was not needed. The government believed that the problem could be dealt with by way of criminal justice reforms. Criminal justice incorporates law enforcement,...
In Support of Local Business
(Open letter to Gary Omand of Sodastream) Hello, Gary: I was just informed by Dawn of Bear Country Kitchen in Rossland, BC, that she will no longer be carrying the soda stream refill cartridges because the Soda Stream Company feels she does not do enough business compared to Walmart or Canadian Tire -- or "Big Box" stores. ...
COLUMN: 16 Tips to Help with the #1 New Year's Resolution
I always write an article on ways to change those over-indulgent patterns we all shift to during the Christmas season to help folks quickly shift into healthier habits and to drop those extra pounds accumulated over the holidays. One of the areas I address quite a bit at this time of year in my office is helping ...
Avalanche Awareness Day at Red
Avalanche Awareness Day is planned for Saturday, January 16, 10 AM to 3 PM, outside the Base Lodge at Red Mountain Resort. This free event, hosted by Rossland & District Search and Rescue, offers hands-on avalanche safety gear clinics, competitions for kids, demonstrations, races, and prizes. Those interested should dress...
