Letter: Most important political decision of our time
To The Editor: The Canadian public is faced with the most important political decision of our time. The Federal Government is know deciding on whether our not to change our voting system and is inviting public input on this decision. Our ability to vote and be fairly represented is at the core of our democratic rights. The ...
Last week to enter BCSPCA Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest
Foxes, eagles and bears – oh my! These are just some of the stunning animals spotted in the BC SPCA’s eighth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest, which is only open for entries until Friday (September 30). Featuring a new platform and a brand-new look, photographers are going wild to capture the best of British...
Fernie Search and Rescue assist in rescue of injured biker
Fernie Search and Rescue successfully removed an injured woman from the trail called Eric's Trip Saturday, September 24. Search and Rescue officials were called to assist the injured mountain biker from the trail located adjacent to the Mt. Fernie Provincial Park Saturday afternoon. Mt. Fernie Provincial Park is located a...
City seeks to recoup legal fees from Officer convicted of assault
The City of Nelson has decided to try to recoup legal fees from former Constable Drew Turner. "At the September 20th board meeting, the Nelson Police Board reached a decision to recover legal fees from former Officer Drew Turner for defense of assault charges laid against Mr. Turner in 2014," said the City of Nelson media...
Initial contracts awarded for support recovery beds
Interior Health (IH) is pleased to announce five contracts have been awarded for the creation of 26 additional support recovery beds. These new beds will enhance mental health and substance use (MHSU) services throughout the B.C. Interior. “More beds mean more people can get their lives back,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Bed by bed, […]
Smoke/sirens at Teck the result of minor mishap
Teck officials are assuring area residents that sirens and visible smoke at Teck Trail this morning were the result of a minor incident, and no cause for concern. Catherine Adair, community relations leader at Teck, said the situation was just minutes, not hours, in duration, and happened between about 9 and 9:30 a.m. “There...
BC Hydro Ratepayers Association Files for Judicial Review of Site C Dam Fisheries Permit
The BC Hydro Ratepayers Association has filed for a Judicial Review of a fisheries permit related to the controversial Site C dam, arguing that the impact of the megaproject on the environment and on First Nations rights was not adequately justified before the permit was granted. The permit or “Authorization”, issued in late...
Trail and Beaver Valley reach recreation agreement
The City of Trail’s Recreation Negotiating Committee and the Beaver Valley Parks and Recreation Committee (BV Rec) have reached a five-year recreation agreement, effective Nov. 1, 2016. BV Rec will contribute $125,000 annually to allow Beaver Valley (BV) residents to utilize Trail Parks and Recreation facilities, programs and...
Specialized 9 -1-1 text service for Deaf and Speech- Impaired now available in our region
Today Regional District Kootenay Boundary along with eight other Regional Districts in the Central and Southern Interiors of B.C. announced the availability of a specialized text service that allows people who are Deaf/Deaf-Blind, Hard-of -Hearing or Speech Impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 call-takers by text. This...
Open fires to be permitted in parts of southeast B.C.
Effective at 12 p.m. on Sept. 20, Category 2 open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfire in the region. At the same time, Category 3 open fires will once again be permitted in the Columbia Fire Zone. However, Category 3 open fires will remain prohibited in...
