Letter: This is hardly surprising to that small percent of hunters
To The Editor: The Vancouver Sun article: “Scarce Moose” is hardly surprising to that small percent of hunters, outfitters and concerned citizens who are fully aware of the sorry state of wildlife management in BC. Weak wildlife management started to go downhill in 1996 when Premier Glen Clark facing a sea of red ink demanded...
Selkirk College and FortisBC Help Build Rural Economy
Selkirk College’s rural advantage helps learners garner the education required to grow the economy in the region and FortisBC is one of the recipients of decades of alumni who have made a difference. One of British Columbia’s vital utility companies, FortisBC employs more than 70 Selkirk College graduates at its Trail operation....
Casting a vote that counts - the people speak on electoral reform
First past the post may become a thing of history on the political landscape as a move to gather public input on electoral reform nears the deadline. The federal government has established a special committee on electoral reform, tasked with a mandate to identify and study viable alternatives to the current federal electoral...
UPDATED: Environment Canada ends Special Weather Statement
Environment Canada has lifted the Special Weather Statement for the West Kootenay that was issued Saturday. The weather pattern that dumped an abundance of rain Saturday, will pass Sunday morning with showers ending before a mix of sun and cloud takes over. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High 15. UV index 4 or...
True sign the wildfire season had ended
Effective at noon Pacific Time on Friday (October 7), Category 3 open fires will once again be permitted in the Southeast Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfire. Although all categories of open fires are now permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, the BC Wildfire Service is asking the public to remain vigilant...
Meeting about Trail Smoke Eaters made ironic by fire alarm
The dynamic was largely positive during last night’s Trail Smoke Eater public information session. Nearly 60 local area residents attended the session for clarification on the sale of the Trail Smoke Eaters hockey franchise. The main spokesperson for the board was president Tom Gawryletz. Just two-and-a-half minutes into the...
The scoop on Castlegar's homeless shelter
A recent Facebook post requesting sleeping bags for the Castlegar homeless shelter got a massive response from readers who were unaware the city had a shelter at all. Community Harvest Food Bank president Deb McIntosh said the shelter has actually been operational for more than a decade now, and explained it doesn't get much...
City looks to nip marijuana operations in the bud
Despite the marijuana-loving reputation of the citizens of Nelson, the City of Nelson itself is taking a stance against the proliferation of illegal marijuana operations. City council passed the first two readings of amendments to a bylaw Monday night at its regular meeting which, once adopted, would effectively prohibit any...
A Plentiful Harvest
Conversations about food often include favorite meals and restaurants. But in the Columbia Basin-Boundary food conversations are increasing and evolving, including discussions on local agriculture, food security, and related policies and plans. Food is a hot topic these days, and these conversations include a diversity...
September weather, as normal as it comes
Finally, a normal month on the calendar. Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services said September was a "near normal" month. "The mean monthly temperature was within 0.1 of a degree of normal (while) the monthly rainfall was 89% of normal," Lakeman said. Lakeman said a broad upper trough of low pressure allowed...
