Vandals damage radio equipment near Creston; threaten safety of BC Wildfire Service crews
BC Wildfire Service reports vandals seriously damaged radio communications equipment on Thompson Mountain in the Southeast Fire Centre sometime between (Friday) July 29 and (Tuesday) August 2. The BC Wildfire Service said equipment damage put the safety of firefighting personnel at risk. "The equipment was damaged beyond ...
Vandalism Mars Progress in North Jubilee Wetland
The North Jubilee wetland ponds are full of water and wildlife including frogs and ducks -- a sign of success in the first season of this community wetland restoration project. Unfortunately, a vandal has been cutting the new rope line fence which was built to protect the fragile riparian areas around the ponds. This wastes...
Shambhala organizers hoping to educate patrons on dangers of fentanyl as Music Festival opens
As the Shambhala Music Festival kicks off its 18th event this week, organizations like the Aids Network Outreach & Support Society (ANKORS) are doing their best to educate attendees about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often falsely sold under brand name narcotics labels like ...
'Tragically Hip' Screening - to Fund Brain Cancer Research
Dear Editor, The Canadian Cancer Society is partnering with venues across Canada to host live screenings of The Tragically Hip’s concert in Kingston, Ont., on August 20. The Royal Theatre in Trail, the Element Club Bar & Grill in Castlegar and the Civic Theatre in Nelson are among the venues broadcasting the concert to ...
Traffic Routes: What's Open When at Washington Street
As the Washington Street project progresses, vehicle traffic, pedestrians and bicycles must all adapt to temporary road closures. Here's the latest update on where you can go and when: Washington Street is closed from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue. On August 3 to August 6, Second Avenue is closed at Washington Street. On...
Smoke from U.S. wildfires drifting into southern B.C.
The smoke that’s currently visible in many areas of the Southeast Fire Centre is originating from several wildfires burning in Idaho and Washington State. Depending on wind patterns, smoke can travel long distances. The communities of Trail, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson, Cranbrook, Creston (and surrounding areas) will continue...
Castlegar and Rossland receive BikeBC grants
Twenty-three communities throughout B.C., including Castlegar and Rossland, will receive more than $6.5 million in funding for 25 projects to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for cyclists and pedestrians. Castlegar will be receiving $79,679 for its Bridge to Bridge Multi-Use Pathway, while Rossland will receive...
Calling All Foodies -- 12 Short Films on Our Favorite Topic(s)
On Thursday, August 11, Rossland foodies and gardeners can learn even more about food and growing it at home. A "Foodie Film Festival" from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm will show a dozen short films on various related topics such as Mobile Greenhouses and Growing Good Bugs and Seed Farming. How can we resist? Admission is by ...
'Night at the Museum' in Rossland to feature Dr. Gavin Hanke of the Royal BC Museum in Victoria
"Night at the Museum" on August 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, will feature Dr. Gavin Hanke of the Royal Museum of BC, and the opportunity to speak with him informally. He will have with him some exhibits -- and a vast store of knowledge on vertebrates: that's all the creatures with backbones, though he doesn't include humans ...
COLUMN: 6 Ways to Help Your Child Learn
School and learning are among the most life changing events in a person’s life, so why not maximize your child’s experience? It is so important to solve WHY a child is having a hard time focusing or concentrating, is confused or overly rebellious, quarrelsome, bored or any other behavior not appropriate for their age....
