River rescue in Trail Tuesday a success
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue saved a boater today after engine problems led to an accident. Captain Grant Tyson said they got the call at 4:59 p.m. and arrived on scene at 5:07 p.m. “A recreational fisherman was out for an evening fish when he experienced motor trouble,” Tyson explained. “The occupant tried to row […]
Wildfire update as of 1 p.m. July 25
There are 32 wildfires burning in the Southeast Fire Centre district as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, according to Fire Information Officer John Boivin. He said there were seven new fires yesterday (five of which were lightning-caused) and two new blazes today. Of the 32 fires, 20 are either under control or being held. […]
Golf Tournament: Fun Fundraiser at Redstone
If you know how to swing a golf club, plan for a fun time at Redstone on Saturday, August 12. It's a nine-hole golf tournament to raise funds for the next phase of Rossland's Museum renovation. Teams of four will vie for various prizes, starting at 3:00 p.m. If you don't arrive as part of a team, you may be assigned to ...
Editorial: On being accused of smiling because the NDP are (sort of) in power
An acquaintance recently said to me, "I guess you're smiling because the NDP are forming the government now." Actually, I was smiling about something completely non-political. Besides, I tend to be a bit agnostic about party politics; are political parties really necessary? She went on to say that in her recollection, "when...
RCMP warns of 'driveway sealing' scam
Grand Forks RCMP is issuing a warning to the public about a driveway sealing scam circulating through the Boundary following several complaints from residents in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions. Sgt. Jim Fenske, Detachment Commander for Grand Forks RCMP, said in media release Tuesday the complaints involve three men believed to be from the United […]
Future looks bright for local rugby players
The future looks bright for a handful of local rugby players from Nelson after the contingent received invites to the BC Provincial tryouts this weekend at University of BC in Vancouver. Michael Caldecott, Ezra Harding, Rhelmu Wilson-Valdez, Rowan Megale, Adam Strautman and Jake Doss, all from the Heritage City, as well as Ashley van Rensburg […]
RCMP investigating Lake Country interface fire
Cpl Dan Moskaluk said in a media release Friday, a team of RCMP investigators are continuing their investigation into last Saturday’s interface fire which occurred in the Okanagan Centre Rd area of Lake Country. Moskaluk said a dedicated tip line has been set up to encourage anyone with information to contact police. “At this time […]
UPDATED: White Rock rocks Trail Allstars at BC Little League Championships
White Rock scored runs in the first three innings en route to a 9-2 victory over West Kootenay Allstars from Trail on opening day at the BC Little League Championships Saturday in Victoria. The Lower Mainland squad jumped on West Kootenay starter Koa Wintraub for a single in the first frame and four in […]
Changes coming to West Kootenay Transit — expanded bus service, new single multi-zone fare
West Kootenay Transit, in conjuction with BC Transit, are rolling out some changes to the local system starting Tuesday, August 1. BC Transit said starting August 1, 2017, bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will benefit from extended service on several routes, and will be able to travel across zones for a single […]
Two brush fires at Champion Lakes quickly extinguished
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to two brush fires in the Champion Lakes area within minutes of each other, according to Captain Grant Tyson. The call came in at 2:28 p.m. and the incidents were under control by 3 p.m. “They had it out in short order,” Tyson. “We sent a lot of resources. […]
