Visitors Please Note: About Search and Rescue Services in BC
On January 2, a group of well-equipped skiers enjoyed the fine conditions in the 5-Mile Bowl area behind Whitewater ski area. Unfortunately, one suffered a knee injury and required rescue. Other members of the group were taking measures to evacuate their wounded friend because they feared that help from Seach and Rescue would be expensive, […]
Selkirk Saints, Castlegar Gentleman big winners as Team Price claims Christmas Classic
The Fifth Annual Christmas Classic was another “Classic” as Team Price took on Team Heaven in an overtime thriller at the Castlegar Complex However, the big winner was the Selkirk Saints and Castlegar Gentleman’s Hockey League as more than $1500 was raised for both organizations. The Saints were the big benefactors, as the team received […]
Nelson Fire Rescue responds to gas leak on Perrier Road — elderly occupant removed from residence
No one was hurt as Nelson Fire Rescue responded to what could have been a very serious incident New Year's Day on Perrier Road in the southern region of the Heritage City. Assistant Fire Chief Michael Daloise said in a media release the Nelson Fire Rescue Services received a call at 8:41 p.m. of a report that vehicle struck...
Body of unidentified man recovered from Kettle River
Updated Jan. 1, 2016 12:48 p.m. Nelson Search and Rescue was called out Dec 30th for an unknown male subject that was witnessed struggling for survival in the Kettle River ice just east of Grand Forks. Grand Forks Fire, Grand Forks SAR and RCMP were first on scene and called for the assistance of Nelson SAR who flew one special...
RDKB participates in Province's Wood-Stove Exchange Program
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received $7,800 in funding from the provincial government to encourage residents to trade in older, higher-polluting wood stoves for new, emissions certified stoves. The Wood Stove Exchange Program helps homeowners by providing them with a $250 rebate when a new wood-burning,...
No major injuries following two vehicle accident Wednesday in Uphill
Two drivers walked away from a two-vehicle fender bender shortly before lunch Wednesday in the Uphill district of Nelson. Nelson Police and Nelson Fire Rescue responded to the two-vehicle accident at approximately 11:30 a.m. on the corner of Carbonate and Josephine Streets. It appears a west bound white SUV entered the intersection, striking a brown […]
Cycling Across Africa, from North to South
Having just retired in November from her medical practice in Trail, B.C., physician Dr. Brenda Trenholme of Rossland is ramping up her volunteering. Brenda has committed to a 12,000 km bicycle journey from Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa, starting January 15th, to raise funds for KEEF (Kenya Education Endowment Fund)....
Nelson SAR responds to pair of holiday calls for assistance in the backcountry
Nelson Search and Rescue members were busy responding to a pair of calls during the Christmas holiday break. The first call came Saturday (December 26) that two overdue skiers in the humming Bird Pass area again. "Subjects were reported overdue after he failed to a meet partner for dinner. Upon some investigating the subject...
There can only be one: RDCK moves towards one recreation pass that fits all for its facilities
One recreation pass in the Regional District of Central Kootenay will now give the holder access to all the recreation facilities in the district, for one price. Earlier this month the RDCK board passed a motion to pave the way for the first region-wide wellness pass, giving the holder access to all four facilities in […]
E-Comm’s 2015 list of top ten reasons to not call 9-1-1
It’s a top-10 list everyone should not want to be on. E-Comm, the largest 9-1-1-call centre in B.C. that provides dispatch services for 33 police and fire departments throughout the province, has released its top "nuisance" calls for 2015. “We want to remind people about what’s at risk when 9-1-1 is used as an information ...
