Evacuation Alert issued for area south of Renata
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued an Evacuation Alert for nine addresses located south of Renata on Lower Arrow Lake due to wildfires. A map of the alert area follows, or it can be found on the RDCK website here. There are three fires currently active in the area, all of which were discovered on...
Final stamp put on cannabis legislation; no grow ops proposal defeated
There was no smoke or fire as the city took its final toke on the document that will legislate the use, production and sale of cannabis in Grand Forks. City council passed final reading of the Zoning Bylaw amendment late last month that included several points pertaining to cannabis. However there was no discussion on the...
RDKB Emergency Operations update, evacuation alerts still in place
RDKB Emergency Operations Centre Update On very short notice, fire crews at the Kootenay Boundary, Christina Lake and Grand Forks fire departments delivered door to door alert notifications to 55 addresses in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary on August 12. Full details of all evacuation alerts including how to prepare...
120 wildfires in Southeast Fire Centre, RDCK continues to closely monitor
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is continuing to monitor the McArthur Creek wildfire southeast of Salmo, as well as other existing wildfires in the region. In addition, the RDCK is assessing new wildfires to ensure that people and property are protected. “We know from the BC Wildfire Service that there 160-plus...
RDKB says 55 homes under evacuation alert; air quality very poor
The Emergency Management Service is activating the Emergency Operations Centre to Level 1 to support wildfire response within the RDKB, according to Chris Marsh, RDKB manager of emergency programs. He also said roughly 55 homes in the region are being put on evacuation alert due to wildfire activity. “On Aug. 11, the Granby...
RDKB announces filling of six staff vacancies
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been busy lately, filling key staff positions to better serve the public a media release said Monday. The RDKB has filled six positions during the pasts two months — two general managers, two managers and two unionized staff. “We are really pleased to have found top-notch talent...
Boundary Flood Recovery meeting Wednesday
There is a scheduled meeting of the Boundary Flood Recovery set for Wednesday (August 8) at the Grand Forks Secondary School in Grand Forks. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. with details of the River Study results to be released. There will also be updates from the flood recovery team. Everyone is welcome to attend and...
Op/Ed: Buy BC First, says BC Premier
By John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia This B.C. Day long weekend, let's take time to enjoy food, friends and family. Let's also celebrate the farmers, producers, and local businesses who provide quality food and drink grown right here in B.C. B.C. farmers grow fresh, local food delivered to us at farmers’ markets, grocery...
Fatal motorcycle crash near Needles Ferry
An Alberta woman has died after a motorcycle accident near Needles Monday, according to BC RCMP Traffic Services spokesman Const. Michael Halskov. He said Central Kootenay RCMP were called to the scene in the 12000 block of Hwy 6 west of Needles at around 3:30 p.m., at which time they requested the attendance of the North...
Seniors Advocate Report: Better Patient Outcomes, Savings Possible
The Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, has issued a report on some of the different patient outcomes between private-contractor care facilities for seniors, and facilities operated by a Health Authority. The findings are compelling. The report explains that there are 293 publicly subsidized care facilities in BC, and that...
