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, […]
Trail's annual Kidney Walk set for Aug. 25 at Gyro
Join Trail’s annual Kidney Walk this Aug. 25 at Gyro Park, beginning at 9 a.m. What’s the Kidney Walk campaign? The annual Kidney Walk raises funds for critical programs and services for British Columbians affected by kidney disease. The Kidney Walk also helps to raise awareness and education about the seriousness of this disease and […]
Firefighters battling Perry Ridge blaze get help from Martin Mars Water Bomber
The change in the weather is a good/bad sign for staff manning the Southeast Fire Centre. However, firefighters may have an ace in the hole as the Martin Mars water bomberis currently stationed on Kootenay Lake to help should anything erupt — especially at the Perry Ridge Fire near Winlaw. “The water bomber is currently […]
CAO discusses Columbia-Washington AAP process
In an interview with the Telegraph this week, Rossland CAO Cecile Arnott provided more details about the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for the Columbia-Washington project and answered some questions surrounding it. The reason the City is going to the public now for approval to borrow the money is for planning purposes ...
John Lee’s Hooker is bringing a new look and a familiar sound to The Drift
Rossland’s John Lee’s Hooker are bringing their dirty rock ‘n roll sound to The Drift this Friday for a free show. The Rossland-based duo of Brad Mackay and Austin Delaye have been playing together for a few years now, but their musical history goes back much further. Brad Mackay (vocals, guitar) has been performing on stage...
OP/ED: A very personal look at recent local tragedies
I think our community is reeling a bit, right now. The loss of three of our young sons (preceded by the loss of an 18-year-old girl under the cruelest of circumstances) with a fourth still missing, and a family still in agony. Two of our teachers, just gone. Flooding that cost people their homes and […]
Comprehensive update on Lemon Creek/Slocan River clean up offered on lemoncreekresponse.ca
The website lemoncreekresponse.ca created by Executive Flight Centre (the company responsible the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill) now boasts its first update, indicating the company Quantam Murray has been contracted to contain and clean up the spill. The update said there are currently 45 responders, 12 boats, one vacuum truck...
Keep Jumbo Wild movement concerned over activities into Farnham Valley
The line has been officially drawn, well, in the ice as the opponents of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort staked out the road into Farnham Valley Monday. The reason for Jumbo resisters outdoor campout is due to activities by Glacier Resorts Ltd (GRL) on the road into the valley. The group has been camped on […]
