Extensive book collection donated to Jumbo Wild
The late Kim Kratky was passionate about many things. Besides being an ardent West Kootenay mountaineer, he was a committed advocate for keeping the Jumbo valley wild. And he loved books. Kratky’s career as an English instructor dated back to 1969 and his varied and extensive book collection reveals his love of English and ...
Nelson RCMP warn public of 'nephew in trouble' phone scam
Nelson RCMP are urging the public to be aware of phone scam circulating through the area after receiving calls from the public regarding money sent to a person claiming to be a nephew in trouble. RCMP Cst. Bill Long said in a media release the police received two separate reports of this scam. Cst. Long said the story had ...
Openness is now 'default mode' as new council takes on their inaugural meeting
COUNCIL MATTERS For Inaugural Meeting of new Council, December 1, 2014 (As our new Council takes office, I plan to continue reporting facts, rather than opinions, to the best of my ability. If you follow reports on Council, you can judge for yourself how well each member performs his or her duties, and how well Council as a...
Rossland Skate Park Association is Yodeling Their Way to $ 60,000
The Rossland Skate Park Association (RSA) is excited about partnering with Yodel.org on their biggest fundraising campaign ever! They are rallying the community to reach their goal of raising $ 30,000 in 30 days. For every dollar received during this campaign in the month of December, RSA receives matching funds, dollar for...
Fall is bat eviction time
Summer is the season when property owners notice bats in their buildings. They may find guano on the deck, hear bats in the walls, or smell a build-up of guano. The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP), funded by the Columbia Basin Trust and the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, has received hundreds of calls over the...
Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC Interior Ranges, Including North & South Rockies
Avalanche BC has issued a special public avalanche warning for the mountains of BC’s interior, including the North Rockies, Cariboos, North Columbia, South Columbia, Purcells, Kootenay Boundary, South Rockies, and Lizard Range and Flathead. This warning applies to recreational backcountryusers and is in effect from Friday, ...
Have your say about animal issues in the Central and West Kootenays!
The BC SPCA is seeking public input about pressing animal issues in the Central and West Kootenays. Information from this online discussion will be used to inform decisions about services provided in the area moving forward. The BC SPCA is eager to hear local views on the greatest sources of animal suffering in the region and...
RCMP looking for clues in 10-year-old cold case of missing Creston man
Creston RCMP are asking for public assistance in solving a cold case of a missing 40-year-old man from the East Kootenay City. It was July 29, 2004 since George Davis went missing but the police continue to search for answers in his disappearance. In late July 2004 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Creston RCMP received a report ...
Minimizing Those Colds and Flus over the Holiday Season
The common cold is usually an acute (short-term) viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It usually starts with a runny nose, sore throat and a feeling of low energy or weakness. It may or may not have an accompanying cough that is usually dry or irritating. Over the next 5 weeks we often over-eat many ...
Winter fun!
Rossland Arena – available ice times this week Looking to rent ice for a game of hockey or a birthday party or special event? The Rossland Arena has ice available on the following dates and times: Mondays, 4:45pm-5:45pm This is an ongoing, regular time that can be booked. ...
