RDCK Directors pleased to engage government officials at UBCM Convention
RDCK Directors attended the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Whistler last week to lobby fellow local governments and the Province on a number of issues of both regional and provincial concern. Chief among these were: fire insurance for rural homeowners, broadband for rural areas throughout the Columbia basin, provincial cost sharing for potential disaster […]
Now 'dewatered' work continues on Kootenay Canal
Work on installing a liner to the forebay of BC Hydro’s Kootenay Canal continues now that the water has been drained from the massive reservoir. The $10 million project that’s using a 70-person crew — including engineers, safety experts, construction workers and environment workers — is about half way to completion. The material being used […]
Fire ban partially rescinded in Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at noon (PDT) on Friday, September 26, Category 2 open fires will be permitted within the Southeast Fire Centre due to a decreased risk of wildfires. However, Category 3 open fires are still prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction, with the exception of the Columbia Fire Zone. The public is now ...
Regional District directors approve Saturday service for Nelson/Castlegar transit riders
The people have spoken and, believe it or not, government officials have listened. West Kootenay transit riders are getting increased service from Nelson to Castlegar, and, if all goes well at the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board meeting, on to Trail. (The RDKB meets October 2 to vote on proposed changes for the Trail […]
MLA and MP offer Trail four thumbs up for Five Blooms
BC Southern Interior MP, Alex Atamanenko and Kootenay West MLA, Katrine Conroy congratulate the City of Trail on receiving Five Blooms in the Communities in Bloom International Challenge. Five Blooms is the highest award given for each category. “What an achievement! The entire community is responsible for the continuing success of the Communities in Bloom […]
City thriving with year-over-year jump in building permits, business licenses
City beautification and marketing efforts appear to be bearing fruit, as per business license and building permit reports submitted to city council, according to city councillor Kevin Chernoff. Chernoff said a substantial increase over last year’s numbers in both licenses and permits indicates the city is successfully attracting...
No school in session? Time for the School Of Skate!
What were Rossland’s kids doing when school was out last week? Everyone found different activities, and for a group of fortunate youngsters the answer was the School Of Skate. Rossland Recreation, in cooperation with the Rossland Skatepark Association, ran a learn to skateboard program in the Emcon lot (the site the City...
The Dewdney Trail, Past and Present – A Talk by Richie Mann at the Rossland Historical Museum
Last Thursday evening, Richie Mann spoke to a packed crowd of about 50 people in the Cominco Theatre (located inside the museum) on the history of the Dewdney Trail, which links to our own local history and the discovery of gold in the area. He began with Edgar Dewdney the person, and expanded into the dramatic building of...
Mozart, Schumann, and Brahms...coming to Trail!
La Cafamore has been a performing group since 2008. Over the years, the configuration has changed, but every concert brings its challenges and rewards. For pianist Carolyn Cameron, this particular set of concerts has her on the piano instead of her regular position as violinist. “People often ask which instrument I prefer”,...
Tiller's Folly kick off a great new season for RCAC
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) annual Performance Series kicks off on October 4, 2014 with a show by critically acclaimed musical group Tiller’s Folly. Through the Performance Series RCAC aims to continuously present a wide variety of high calibre artists with a variety performing arts styles and this year...
