Creston RCMP investigating homicide after remains of local woman found
RCMP in Creston have commenced a homicide investigation after remains of a missing local woman were found near Erickson last week. RCMP said Tuesday in a media release forensic analysis of suspected human remains has confirmed them as being that of missing Creston resident Katherine McAdam. Creston RCMP received a complaint...
Rock Creek fire 100 per cent contained; High winds still expected in area
It's been almost three weeks since the Rock Creek fire flared up, sending campers fleeing from the Kettle River Provincial Park, and forcing hundreds of residents to leave their homes. Today, the good news has come in that the Rock Creek-Westbridge fire is 100 per cent contained at 4,417 hectares. According to the BC Wildfire...
Annual RedFish Festival packs in the people
About 1500 campers and residents came out to the Kokanee Park Visitors Centre Sunday to celebrate the return of the Kokanee at the annual RedFish Festival. And they didn't mind the rain at all! Festivities moved inside the centre and theatre and kids made great outdoor crafts in the Discovery Room. Meanwhile, centre naturalists...
West Kootenay Toy Run right around the corner
In less than two weeks motorcycle riders from throughout the region will be hopping on the bikes to participate in the 28th Annual West Kootenay Toy Run. On Sunday, September 13, riders will enjoy another fabulous day riding the Kootenay loop with friends,meeting new ones, collecting toys for the Areas Food Banks. The ride ...
Campfires back on the burner in Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction
Campfires are back on the camping scene as effective at noon on Monday, August 31, the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction has relaxed the recent ban. Due to recent spell of cooler weather and wetter conditions in the forecast as well as a decreased wildfire risk in the region, the following activities are now allowed by the...
Campfires once again permitted in Castlegar and Southeast Fire Centre
Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel says the city is standing down its campfire ban, given the ample moisture the area has received over the past several days. Also, in a press release issued today, the Southeast Fire Centre indicated campfires will once again be allowed within the larger district: Effective at noon on Monday,...
From More to Enough
“We need things consumed, burned up, replaced, and discarded at an ever-accelerating rate.”– Victor Lebow, Journal of Retailing, 1955 Come, gather round, and let’s write a new story. This story will be about nurturant change and provide you with physical and emotional care and nourishment. It will also alter the way you live...
UPDATED: Evacuation alert for Grand Forks/Christina Lake area lifted
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has lifted the Evacuation Alert for areas of Electoral Area D south of the Kettle River, Industrial/Ruckle area of the City of Grand Forks, and the Cascade/Ponderosa area of Christina Lake/Electoral Area C. For the most up to date information visit rdkb.com or follow @AlanLStanley ...
On again, off again smoky skies advisory back off again says Environment Canada
Rain has reduced the smoke in the West Kootenay/Boundary region to allow Environment Canada to halt the smoky skies advisory Monday afternoon. On again, off again smoky skies advisory back on again says Environment Canada Environment Canada has re-issued the smoky skies advisory for Boundary and Kootenay areas as of Monday....
SE Fire Centre asks hunters to stay away from wildfire areas; provides regional fire update
The volatility of the wildfire season has prompted the Southeast Fire Centre to ask hunters to stay away from areas with active wildfires. "Hunting season begins on Sept. 1, and hunting in the vicinity of a wildfire could put the safety of firefighters at risk," the Southeast Fire Centre said in a media release. The Southeast...
