A new phase in British Columbia’s approach to mental health crisis response began on February 25 in the Southeast District, as RCMP detachments in Golden, Columbia Valley, Elk Valley Regional, Creston, Kimberley, and Cranbrook adopted HealthIM in collaboration with Interior Health. The system enhances real-time risk assessment and strengthens coordination with Interior Health emergency departments. HealthIM is […]

Every winter, instructor Doris Hausleitner takes second-year students in the Recreation, Fish and Wildlife (RFW) Program to Beasley for a hands-on look at a bat conservation initiative led by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). The field lab showcases innovative techniques designed to replicate bat roosts in areas where logging has reduced or eliminated critical habitat. This year, students learned directly […]

Kalesnikoff in Castlegar, a longstanding B.C. wood products manufacturer and major employer in the West Kootenays that produces engineered mass timber building materials. Kalesnikoff is receiving a repayable investment of $5.5 million to help purchase new equipment to make prefabricated housing components used in multi-family housing, schools, daycares, and commercial buildings. This equipment will increase […]

Community Futures South Kootenay (CFSK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kamren Farr as the organization’s next Executive Director. Kamren brings more than twenty years of experience in economic development, business advisory services, post secondary education, and organizational leadership. As an Executive in Residence with the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST), Kamren […]

The City has received several reports this morning of a scam text message circulating in Trail and area, claiming you need to pay a parking ticket and providing a link. Please help us share this preventative information. Do NOT click the link. The City of Trail does not send parking infraction notices or follow-up correspondence […]

 Four new directors have joined Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors. Made up of 12 members, the Trust Board governs the organization and its assets and ensures the Trust remains healthy, resilient and accountable to the residents of the Columbia Basin. The new members are Jared Basil from yaqan nuʔkiy, Katrine Conroy from Pass Creek, […]

At 11:28 p.m. on Feb. 22, Nelson Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a structure fire on the 600 block of Hwy 3a, according to Nelson Fire Chief Jeff Hebert. He said all on duty members responded immediately, with six additional members responding from home. “Upon arrival of the first crew, smoke […]

Beaver Valley Nitehawks (2) at Castlegar Rebels (4) Jac Carli gave the Rebels another strong performance making 37 saves with Hudson Makway’s second of the season standing as the winning goal. Aiden Hicks had two assists for the Rebels and Adam Valach scored his 10th goal. Brady Walker had two points for the Nitehawks, including […]

Carpooling makes sense, no doubt about it. It cuts down on emissions, saves commuting costs, reduces congestion on our highways and helps us feel good for being part of the solution rather than part of the problem. For the most part, as far as the laws are concerned, true carpooling is relatively unregulated too. Problems […]

Nelson RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance as the investigation continues into the death of Nelson resident Jordan Jollimore, according to RCMP Cpl. Derek Pitt. “On Sep. 24, 2022, Jordan Jollimore was found deceased alongside Hwy 3A and 6, west of Nelson near Grohman Narrows Provincial Park,” Pitt said, adding Jollimore was 37 years old at […]