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Federation of Canadian Municipalities tour Brilliant Dam expansion

by Contributor on 12 Sep 2011
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities tour Brilliant Dam expansion

Columbia Power Corporation (Columbia Power) welcomed members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today at the Brilliant Dam and Expansion.

The representatives traveled from Nelson to view the many hydro facility developments along the Kootenay River and learn what’s ‘brilliant’ about Columbia Power’s facilities. 

This week, over 100 municipal leaders met at the Columbia Power sponsored FCM meeting in Nelson.

Government invests in cattle traceability

by Contributor on 02 Sep 2011
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Government invests in cattle traceability

Cattle producers and processors in B.C. will continue to provide consumers with top quality beef thanks to a Government of Canada investment in a shared database traceability system. Member of Parliament Wai Young (Vancouver South), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of over $276,000 to establish the B.C. Carcass Tracking and Quality Information System at the Pacific National Exhibition's Agriculture Pavilion.

Boundary communities benefit from new jobs program

by Contributor on 31 Aug 2011
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Boundary communities benefit from new jobs program

Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway could benefit from a $4.3 million injection of cash as the Province is seeking proposals to provide additional funding for Job Options BC training programs to help people find and keep employment in small, rural communities.

Job Options BC is targeted to unemployed British Columbians who are non-Employment Insurance clients. Up to 10 weeks of group and individual programming is available, including short-term training and work experience that prepares participants for new employment, or further training.

Midway mill secured with $1 million loan

by Mona Mattei on 30 Aug 2011
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Chris Waters, timber manager with Boundary Sawmills (L) show the type of timber that will be used at the new mill to MLA Eric Foster, MLA Donna Barnett and MLA John Slater along with co-ordinator Mark Deverson (in vest); Photo, Mona Mattei
Squeaking in under the deadline wire, Boundary Sawmills Inc. (BSI) secured a loan this week for $1 million to complete the Midway mill purchase.
 
Working with the Heritage Credit Union over the weekend, Doug McMynn, president of BSI, said they were able to not only cover their outstanding debt to Fox Lumber Sales Ltd., but also hope to pay out another $1 million note.
 
“We were able to accomplish a loan with a low interest rate, and a low principle to clear up the $1 million which was due Aug. 31,” said McMynn.

Co-op offering fall harvest options

by Contributor on 28 Aug 2011
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Co-op offering fall harvest options

As the Kettle Valley Food Co-op enters year two of operation, they are "going nuts over beans." September will bring the second bulk ordering opportunity for co-op members.

Bulk items will include a variety of nuts, beans and other high demand food items, these products are not available from local producers and will be organic and of the highest quality. In addition this time we are offering a variety of soaps and detergents. Please contact the KVFC for ordering information.

Interfor workers conclude negotiations

by Mona Mattei on 25 Aug 2011
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Interfor workers conclude negotiations
The Grand Forks sawmill workers ratified their collective agreement last week after nearly two years in negotiations.
 
International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor) and the United Steelworkers Union finalized their contract wording two weeks ago, and on Friday, Aug. 19 the workers voted with a 76 percent majority to accept the new agreement.
 
“The pattern followed the Southern Interior master agreement,” said Bruce Gardner, union representative for the Steelworkers.

Environment takes dramatic decline as an issue of importance to Canadians: report

by Contributor on 18 Aug 2011
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Environment takes dramatic decline as an issue of importance to Canadians: report

In just three years, the environment has lost its status as one of the top five issues facing Canadians, with only 49 per cent ranking it as very important.

According to Bensimon Byrne's latest Consumerology Report, concern has fallen significantly since 2008 (down 11 points) and ranks behind issues such as the price of gas, adequate pensions, the state of the economy and ethics in politics as issues that are very important to Canadians.

LETTER: Pine beetle on the move

by Contributor on 18 Aug 2011
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LETTER: Pine beetle on the move
By: Fred Marshall, forester and woodlot owner
 
While the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) has devastated central B.C. over the last few years, in the Boundary it has been moderately active but not devastating. However this moderate activity ended this spring with a significant increase in attacked trees being visible extending from the Big White summit towards Rock Creek along the Highway 33 corridor. While this spread was predicted, one can always hope that these types of predictions will not come true.

Local forester recognized for innovative practices

by Mona Mattei on 18 Aug 2011
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MLA John Slater (L) presents George Delisle with his award of excellence in woodlot forestry; Photo, submitted
Rock Creek woodlot owner George Delisle was recognized this week as one of three foresters in B.C.

BC Hydro to cut proposed rate increase in half following government review

by Nelson Daily editor on 14 Aug 2011
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BC Hydro to cut proposed rate increase in half following government review

A government review panel has painted a picture of a bloated B.C. Hydro Corp. which is overstaffed by up to 1,200 employees.

Panel member Cheryl Wenezenki-Yolland, acting deputy minister of advanced education, said Thursday that the Crown corporation is overstaffed in the communications, human resources and engineering departments.

The panel responded to Hydro’s proposed rate increases totaling 30 per cent over three years. Prior to this, full time staff increased by 41 per cent from 2006 until 2010, for a total of 6,000 employees.

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