RDKB hires new animal control officers
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) accepted a contract with the BC Commissionaires at their July 25 meeting. The Commissionaires will accept the position as animal control officers for one year starting Sept. 1 for a fee of $8,600 a month plus an initial $1,500. They will cover animal control issues in Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood […]
Vandals cause major damage to area school
Nelson Police report that vandals hit an area school during the early hours of Saturday (August 3). Police received multiple calls at 4 a.m. of glass smashing at L.V. Rogers High School in Fairview. When police arrived it was apparent vandals caused excessive amount damage, including smashed windows and other damage to the Kootenay Lake […]
The warmest July since 2007
It was a July for the weather record books. “It was the warmest July since 2007,” Ron Lakeman, meteorologist at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, said in a statement. “The high temperature exceeded 30 degrees 18 of the 31 days.” Lakeman said the reason for the gorgeous month weather-wise was due to a “high […]
Here are 10 hints for a great Columbia Basin Culture Tour
Passed on from a seasoned “Culture Tourist” who has been every year: 1. Start with a full tank of gas – some of these spots are off the beaten track! 2. Take your ‘Backroads of BC’ or other detailed map, if you have one. The CBCT Directory maps are good, but sometimes a bigger picture […]
Swim advisory closes Taghum Beach to water users
For the second straight year the Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued a swim advisory for the popular recreation hotspot of Taghum Beach. RDCK Regional Parks Operations Supervisor Gary Gaynor made the announcement in a press release Friday. “Beach water quality is poor — Swimming is not recommended due to bacterial counts that exceed […]
IH updates Slocan Valley residents on Lemon Creek fuel spill
Interior Health has released a statement on the status of water in the Slocan Valley following the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek. Until further notice, a Do Not Use order for Drinking Water and Recreational Use remains in effect for Lemon Creek, Slocan River and Kootenay River above and below Brilliant Dam. […]
Two young Nelson children make alarming discovery
Nelson Police report that two youngsters made an alarming find while playing on the sidewalk near their home Wednesday. The children aged three and six, were playing with sidewalk chalk on a walkway in front of the family home when the two found a bag of containing white powder on the ground. “The (older) child, […]
EFC issues second Lemon Creek update: Demand ID from 'IHA reps'
Here is the latest information regarding the Lemon Creek fuel spill for August 1, 2013. Breaking News- New Command Structure This afternoon it was agreed to implement a new unified command structure that engages the Ministry of the Environment, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Interior Health Authority and Executive Flight Centre. This new […]
Accident with logging truck on Hwy 3
A logging truck rolled over near the Eholt Summit, 23 km West of Grand Forks, Thursday afternoon just before 2 p.m. The drive of the logging truck was able to get out of the truck safely, but the logs and cab caught on fire. Grand Forks Fire and Rescue attended the scene and were able […]
Interfor release says new Kootenay timber tenures a factor in record board production
The following is a press release issued via Market Wired: Interfor reported net income after tax of $15.8 million or $0.28 per share in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $15.2 million or $0.27 per share in the first quarter and $0.1 million or $0.0 per share in the second quarter of 2012. EBITDA, […]
