Snowfall warning prompts YRB to urge careful driving of mountain highways
People driving the mountain highways in the Kootenays should be aware of snowfall warning Monday night said Marc Dale of Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Dale said temperatures will drop throughout the night and the region will experience strong winds and blowing snow. "Accumulations in the valley will range from 4 -10 cm...
Practical Financial Solutions: Planning for blended families
Blended families are becoming the national norm. Finances are challenging for any relationship and they become even more challenging in the case of multiple marriages or common-law relationships, especially when they include children from previous and current relationships. If yours is a blended family, here is some basic ...
Civic Theatre hosts: Where the Ocean meets the Rainforest - Exploring Canada's Great Bear Rainforest with Ian McAllister
The Civic Theatre in Nelson is hosting a wildlife star this weekend, as Ian McAllister presents a mutli-media presentation detailing decades of wildlife research. The event is on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 fr seniors and students. A thousand uninhabited islands, the world’s largest extent of temperate...
Salmo officer charged with theft
A police officer from the Salmo detachment has been charged in relation to alleged improper handling and disposition of exhibits at the detachment, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. Rob Vermeulen. He said Const. Dave Dyball has been charged with Theft Under $5,000. "He will be making his first court appearance Nov. 17 at Nelson ...
Provincial government kicks in $18.9 million investment into new training facilities at Selkirk College
The machine shop at Selkirk’s Silver King campus was packed today as the board announced an $18.9 million investment into new training facilities. Selkirk College president Angus Graeme was grinning ear to ear as he took to the podium and addressed the buzzing crowd of students, teachers and board members. “We don’t normally...
Penticton to host 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced that the Penticton Vees have been selected to host the 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The Western Canada Cup (WCC) will feature the Vees along with the champions of the BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan...
UPDATED: Environment Canada continues Special Weather Statement; up to 30 cm expected on Kootenay Pass
While Environment Canada continues its Special Weather Statement for the Southern Interior, Marc Dale Operations Manager for the Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Southeast Kootenay Division said drivers of the Kootenay Pass should brace for 20-30 cm of heavy wet snow above 800 meters and snow levels rising overnight to 1500...
West Kootenay EcoSociety loses bid to overturn Jumbo City
Fake town, with no residents . . . no problem BC Supreme Court judge Madam Justice Choi ruled Tuesday in Nelson. "It is obvious that the fake town is terrible and while we understand the judge's ruling, we disagree with it," said David Reid, Executive Director of West Kootenay EcoSociety. Reid said the West Kootenay EcoSociety...
Market analysis a critical next step in better air service for Castlegar
A recent survey sent out to regional businesses by Vancouver-based consultancy Operations Economics Inc. via the Chamber of Commerce asking detailed questions about business use of local flights and airport services seems to be causing some confusion among residents as to what the city hopes to gain in the process. The...
Call out for young veterans, poppy sales help vets of all ages, homeless shelter for local vets in the works
The Castlegar/Robson Branch 170 of the Royal Canadian Legion is reminding young veterans that the Legion and al its celebrations and programming are there for them, too. “We’re not an old boys’ club, we’re here for all veterans, and we’d love it if they came down and participated, or even just to meet them,” said Bob Brommeland,...
