RDKB diverts 20 tonnes of organic matter from the landfill each month
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) started their curbside green bin collection program a year ago. During that time they have diverted 20 tonnes of organic material per month from the Grand Forks landfill, says Tim Dueck, RDKB solid waste program coordinator. As part of the new collection program, the RDKB...
Residents need to take action to prevent black bear interactions in GF
Bears have been making their presence known in Grand Forks over the last few weeks and local conservation officer, Dave Webster, says it’s becoming a real issue. “We have been having higher than normal call volumes with problem bears,” he said. Webster has had to destroy three “garbage bears” in the last week and a total of...
Selkirk College's annual scavenger hunt set to swarm Nelson streets
It’s that time of year – the leaves are changing, that snow itch is getting painful and downtown Nelson once again plays host to costume-clad shenanigans in the form of the SROAMazing Race. Organized by students enrolled in the Ski Resort Operations and Management Program (SROAM) at Selkirk College, the event is now in its ...
LETTER: US shutdown should push Canada toward proportional representation
Dear Editor. Colonial rule raises its ugly head again. The failure of the US government to continue to operate is yet another example of how screwed up our colonial style governments really are: While we have democratic elections, we do not have democratic governments. Our politicians do not want democracy and arrogantly...
LETTER: Colonial-style governments to blame for government failure
Colonial rule raises its ugly head again. The failure of the US government to continue to operate is yet another example of how screwed up our colonial style governments really are: While we have democratic elections, we do not have democratic governments. Our politicians do not want democracy and arrogantly insist on forming...
City councillor plans upgrades after Kootenay Energy Diet assessment
Grand Forks city councillor Gary Smith is hoping for high energy savings after taking part in the Kootenay Energy Diet earlier this summer. A certified energy auditor came to his home in July to check for leaks and find out where he was losing the most energy. Smith said the process was quick and interesting. After the...
Smokies draw 'Dogs, fall short against Cents
The Trail Smoke Eaters endured a frustrating weekend, collecting only one of a possible four points in weekend fixtures with Alberni Valley and Merritt at Cominco Arena. Trail and Alberni Valley combined for 80 shots on goal Friday, but neither side could find the breakthrough as the two sides skated to a 3-3 draw. The Smokies...
UPDATED: IBEW Local 213 soundly rejects recommendations from mediator Vince Ready; FortisBC surprised by vote
It appears the sides in the FortisBC lockout of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 are getting farther apart instead of closer together. In a media release, IBEW Local 213 Bargaining agent Rod Russell said recommendations from mediator Vince Ready have been soundly rejected by the union membership. “The...
Arrow Lakes Reservoir gets another $1.25 million in fish food
The Arrow Lakes Power Corporation (ALPC), a subsidiary of Columbia Power and Columbia Basin Trust, has signed another five-year funding agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) for the Arrow Lakes Reservoir Nutrient Restoration Program. ALPC will contribute one quarter – or an estimated total of $1.25...
Weather office said wettest September since 2004
The month of September was the tale of two different weather patterns for the West Kootenay according to Ron Lakeman meteorologist at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar. The past few weeks is remains the nightmare West Kootenay residents, used to experiencing an Indian Summer, would like to forget. Lakeman said the last...
