Feds investment pays dividends to Kootenay Region Mining and Metals Industry
David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, Tuesday announced a $748,601 investment to the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) to establish a metallurgical industry development accelerator in ...
Fire claims the life of woman near New Denver
A woman has died in a house fire in the New Denver area, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The RCMP are able to confirm that the remains of a woman were discovered in the house fire on Purdy Road, Hills, on July 13," Little said. "The RCMP, BC Coroners Service and BC Fire Commissioners Office conducted a thorough scene...
14th Annual Permaculture Design Course in Winlaw this August
The Kootenay Permaculture Institute in partnership with Selkirk College is offering the 14th annual Permaculture Design Course in Winlaw, August 16-29, 2015. Permaculture is a holistic approach to land-use planning. The permaculture concept originated in Australia in the late 70s and now many people, organizations and companies...
UPDATED: Both Sitkum Creek and Mount Aylwin Evacuation Alerts rescinded
On the advice of the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for residents in the area of the Mount Aylwin wildfire. The active wildfire, reported Friday and located two kilometres south of Silverton and east of Highway 6, near the base of...
West Kootenay EcoSociety back in court to eliminate Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality
The West Kootenay EcoSociety is overwhelmed by the decision by the recent announcement made by Environment Minister Mary Polak that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project cannot proceed with unless a new certificate is obtained. However, the West Kootenay EcoSociety plans to continue the court process to overturn the creation of ...
Selkirk College bids adieu to chair of board of governors
As chair of the Selkirk College Board of Governors, Bruce Morrison embraced the opportunity to help guide post-secondary education in the West Kootenay-Boundary. With passion for lifelong learning that meshes perfectly with the Selkirk College vision, the well-respected community leader has now passed the torch after four...
Community welcomes new medical trainees
Members of the Health and Hospital Committee of the LCCDTS were just some of the community members on hand to welcome seven new medical trainees to the Lower Columbia recently. The medical students and residents are part of two growing programs that are expected to have a positive, long term impact on recruiting new doctors...
UPDATED: Southeast Fire Centre says Sitkum Creek wildfire 30 percent contained; Mount Aylwin 10 percent
Southeast Fire Centre are beginning to get a handle on the two major wildfies in the region. Southeast Fire Centre said Sitkum Creek and Mount Aylwin interface wildfires are 30 percent and 10 percent contained, respectively, as of Monday morning. "The primary objective of BC Wildfire Service Crews is to limit the fire spread...
Low flying Loonie makes shopping at home at lot more attractive
A low flying loonie of late has feathered the local economy as those who once flocked over the border to shop in the U.S. are choosing to nest at home. Currently the loonie sits at 0.79 versus the US Dollar. Since 2013 the Canadian dollar has been dropping from a near-parity perch to trading at about 79 cents U.S. What that...
New Guidebook for Managing Bats in Buildings
Summer is the season when property owners notice bats in their buildings. They may find guano on the deck, hear bats in the walls, or smell a build-up of guano. The Kootenay Community Bat Project, funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, has received numerous calls with these issues. In many cases, landowners are happy to leave ...
