RDCK provides general up update and more on Syringa Creek wildfire
We have had some good news in the past week. In general, the cooler nights and shorter days are having a positive effect. The Evacuation Order for the Broadwater Road area north of Deer Park was downgraded to an Evacuation Alert, as was the Evacuation Order for the Sheep Creek Road area south-east of Salmo. That means that ...
Castlegar man killed by train
A Castlegar man was killed by a train Saturday, according to a press release issued by RCMP Cpl. Jason Olney Tuesday afternoon. "On Sept. 1, ... at about (1:30 p.m.), Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of a missing person, he said. "Shortly after receiving the report, RCMP located the missing 54-year-old male of Castlegar....
Column: Constituents' concerns
On Sunday I completed my third annual “Ride the Riding” event, cycling 411 kilometres from Naramata to Nakusp. The ride provides an opportunity to meet and talk with constituents on the trail or at scheduled stops in cafes and restaurants in communities throughout the riding, celebrates the beautiful cycling trails we have ...
Opponents fail to stifle referendum
According to a tweet today (Tuesday, August 28) by Keith Fraser of the Vancouver Sun, a bid to stop this fall's referendum on electoral reform has failed. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) sought an injunction to stop the vote, but in order to obtain an injunction to stop a thing from happening,...
Community Leadership! What’s important on City Council.
We all have ideas about how City Councillors should conduct themselves and all the things our council ought to do, but Monday evening’s session in Castlegar was presented by two well-informed experts on the topic whose ideas have withstood the test of reality. If you have served on Council and think you’re...
RDKB Wildfire update for Aug. 27
Overview · Thirty-three addresses remain on Evacuation Alert in the RDKB in near the Horns Mountain / Santa Rosa fire. · Temperatures early this week will remain cooler than normal. Over the last two days the West Kootenays has seen some rain, the Boundary however has not received much. There is a chance of...
RDKB — Bit of good news regarding wildfires in the region
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre said there is a bit of good news regarding wildfires in the region after an evacuation alert for 25 addresses near the Lynch Creek Fire was rescinded as of 11:30 a.m. August 24. The RDKB EOC said the Lynch Creek Fire is now fully contained and guarded,...
Evacuation ORDER issued for Renata to Shields Point
The Bulldog Mountain wildfire (N52497) is experiencing growth and is still being responded to by BC Wildfire Service. Due to wildfire activity and forecast conditions, the Southeast Fire Centre has recommended the current Evacuation Alert in the area be immediately upgraded to an Evacuation ORDER as a precaution. The Evacuation...
UPDATED: Seasonal weather hopefully on horizon
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said in a media release that there is a possibility of showers coming this weekend, with a shift to seasonal weather coming next week. New Wednesday from the RDKB: "Generally speaking, the wildfire in the RDKB is stable to improving." The current fire scene sees more than 151 fires...
RDKB Wildfire Update, Aug. 21, 3:45 p.m.
Overview · There are currently more than 151 fires burning within the Southeast Fire Centre. · Evacuation alert rescinded for 22 addresses near the Toronto Creek Fire as that fire is now under control. · 58 addresses remain on Evacuation Alert in the RDKB in two areas near the Santa Rosa and Lynch Creek...
