Rossland Lauded for Knotweed Control Actions
Japanese Knotweed is among the most feared invasive weeds, because of its effects on real estate values, taxes and infrastructure; it is unfortunately able to damage all three – it damages property values merely by being there, raises taxes by increasing municipal costs, and damages infrastructure by invading foundations,...
The new Eagle's Nest is ready for visitors!
Bring on the snow! The latest day-use shelter for free, self-propelled public recreation in the Rossland Range Recreation Site has an expansive view to enjoy along with those grilled (or charred) cheese sandwiches, or whatever form of lunch or snack skiers, snowshoers, fat bikers or hikers prefer. It’s...
UPDATE: Missing person in Trail located, safe and sound
Update: Sunday evening, Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich issued the following update:, "SAR located the missing person. The missing person was taken into police custody and will be medically assessed. Thank you to SAR for all their efforts. Previous coverage: The Trail RCMP Detachment would like to notify the Trail ...
Beware: Thieves are here
The Trail RCMP Detachment is advising the public about a recent rash of purse and wallet thefts and frauds in the Trail and greater area. The attached images shown here were obtained from video surveillance of a male and female believed to behind one of the thefts which occurred on October 18, 2018, in ...
Proposed Boundary Integrated Watershed Service referenda passes
A ballot question to Boundary region voters proposed during Saturday’s municipal election passed said by a narrow margin the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said in a media release. The question: Are you in favour of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary adopting Bylaw No. 1678, 2018 establishing a service for the...
Ootischenia MVA prompts RCMP to contact MoT for safer alternatives
Ootischenia Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle vehicle MVI involving a car and a pick-up truck at the intersection of Hwy 3 and Columbia Road at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning according to Ootischenia firefighter Mike Pereversoff, who was first on scene. "The driver of the car was transported to hospital with...
RDKB recognized as climate action leader
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been recognized by the joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) as a climate leader for achieving Level 3, the second highest level in a four-level program toward becoming fully carbon neutral. Level 3 recognition means the RDKB has accelerated its progress on...
Letter: Please don't believe the lies.
To The Editor: Would you vote for a party list without candidates? Of course, you wouldn't, and neither would anybody else. Of course, we will keep local representation under pro rep, and of course nobody will be 'appointed' an MLA unless we vote for them. How dumb do Liberal Party bosses think BC voters are that we would...
Fire depts from across the across the province compete, raise record money for charity
On Sept. 7 and 8, Robson Fire Fighters hosted the fifth annual Firefighter Games in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Sixteen teams from all over BC competed and the event was a tremendous success raising $11,488 for MD Canada. This is the highest total for the Firefighter Games in its five years and for the first year ...
Private airplane last seen in 1987 located
Search efforts to locate a missing Alberta plane this past September in the Clearwater, BC area, has led to the discovery of a plane last seen in 1987. On September 18, 2018, Clearwater RCMP were advised that the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre were conducting a search for a missing aircraft from Stony Plain, Alberta, when...
