Increased Activity in the Southeast Fire Centre
Between July 21 and July 24, the Southeast Fire Centre responded to 23 lightning-caused wildfires that were a result of small storm systems passing through the region with limited rain, following a warming and drying trend. Currently, none of these wildfires are impacting communities or infrastructure, though many are highly...
Polaris ranger all-terrain vehicle collides with a tree in Warfield
A Warfield man was injured after his ATV crashed into a tree, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Thursday, July 14, at 7:15 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a Polaris Ranger All-Terrain Vehicle had collided with a tree near the intersection of French Street and Haig Street," Wicentowich...
One person injured in single vehicle rollover
A Montrose woman has been taken to hospital after her truck rolled over 360 degrees, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Saturday, July 16, at 4:15 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and Emergency Health Services responded to a single vehicle rollover motor vehicle ...
People encouraged to prepare for potential heat warnings
British Columbians can expect higher temperatures as a high-pressure ridge is moving into B.C. and may result in heat warnings this weekend or early next week. Hot and dry weather for many parts of British Columbia is predicted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. While the current forecast suggests a dip in daytime high...
RDKB's Annual Report is snapshot of region's financial health
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has announced the launch of its second-ever Annual Report. With an impressive sunset shot taken by Tina Bryan at Nursery Bridge in Grand Forks on its front cover, the digital publication provides a beautiful snapshot of the RDKB’s scope, services and spending during 2021. As...
Castlegar nurse accepts six-month suspension after faking vaccine cards
The BC College of Nurses and Midwives posted Friday regarding the outcome of an investigation into a Castlegar nurse. "On July 15, 2022 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNM and Sarah Jones of Castlegar, to address professional misconduct that occurred in 2021 arising from the use of her...
A GREAT PLACE TO BE: Montrose revitalizes spaces for social connections and sports activities
Montrose Park is a community hub: children play in the splash park, players dash about on the pickleball court and people can work up a sweat on the exercise equipment or lounge with a bestseller from the book exchange. The park is the community’s main location for outdoor social get-togethers—and has recently grown even more […]
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meetings, July 11, 2022
There is no such thing as a bear-proof garbage bin; extreme rainfall and wet basements; got your Eye On Water yet? Citizens can easily access interesting City info in City reports, and, here’s the latest from RDKB meetings. Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Janice Nightingale, ...
Main entrance closed for three weeks for renovations at Trail hospital
People who rely on Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail are advised that the main and emergency department public entrances will be closed for three weeks beginning July 11. Construction crews will be working on enhancing the entrance access to the regional hospital. To allow for the construction, patients and...
Teck Announces Collective Agreement at Trail Operations
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) announced today that unionized employees at Trail Operations have ratified a new five-year collective agreement, replacing one that expired on May 31, 2022 “We are pleased to have reached a collective agreement that is fair to employees and supports the long-term...
