MAYOR HANDS OUT CHOCOLATES AT COUNCIL MEETING
6:12 pm, July 13, 2015: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: Following the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting and Public Hearing (reported separately) Council reconvened for their regular meeting. All council members were still present, except for Marten Kruysse, away on travels by bicycle. Part of your reporter's purpose in reporting on...
Campfire left unattended, high consumption of water has City staff asking for public support
City management is pleading for the support of residents after staff was forced to implement Level Three water restrictions last week. The decision, made by City of Nelson managers following an increase of 35 percent more water usage this summer by residents, comes on the heels of a report that asmall camp fire was found […]
NEW SPEED LIMITS COMING SOON TO A NEIGHBOURHOOD NEAR YOU!
Based on a staff recommendation at Regular Meeting of Council on June 22, 2015, and in response to years of safety concerns brought to Council by many residents, Rossland City Council has recently reduced the city’s local road speed limit from 40 km/hr. to 30 km/hr. in order to increase street safety for all residents. ...
A Belated Awakening?
Is the climate crisis creating a global consciousness shift? By David Suzuki When an assassin killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, no one called it the start of the First World War. That happened years later, after the implications, consequences and scale of the response could be assessed. It’s often the way....
The Seven Summits Centre for Learning Hits Its Stride
By Aerin Guy The Seven Summits Centre for Learning is gearing up for its third year of operation for Grade 8 - 12 learners in the region. After celebrating six Grade 12 graduates in June, the Centre’s staff and volunteers are excited for the possibilities that the new school year brings. The Visions for Small Schools Board ...
GRANTS FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT!
Great news for Rossland taxpayers! The City has been successful in obtaining two grants that will help with the cost of the major Washington Street infrastructure upgrades, scheduled for next year. The Government of Canada will provide up to $1,090,850 through the Small Communities Fund for the project. The Province of ...
Family of assault victim appreciates support during trying period
To The Editor: On behalf of my wife and children, we would like to express our heartfelt and sincere appreciation to all those who helped my wife in the aftermath of the assault on her life on 8 July, 2015 at approximately 2 p.m. Your immediate aid and subsequent assistance, your many thoughtful responses and […]
UPDATED: Both Sitkum Creek and Mount Aylwin Evacuation Alerts rescinded
On the advice of the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for residents in the area of the Mount Aylwin wildfire. The active wildfire, reported Friday and located two kilometres south of Silverton and east of Highway 6, near the base of...
West Kootenay EcoSociety back in court to eliminate Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality
The West Kootenay EcoSociety is overwhelmed by the decision by the recent announcement made by Environment Minister Mary Polak that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project cannot proceed with unless a new certificate is obtained. However, the West Kootenay EcoSociety plans to continue the court process to overturn the creation of ...
UPDATED: Southeast Fire Centre says Sitkum Creek wildfire 30 percent contained; Mount Aylwin 10 percent
Southeast Fire Centre are beginning to get a handle on the two major wildfies in the region. Southeast Fire Centre said Sitkum Creek and Mount Aylwin interface wildfires are 30 percent and 10 percent contained, respectively, as of Monday morning. "The primary objective of BC Wildfire Service Crews is to limit the fire spread...
