Consult and study before you build, RDCK tells Glade Ferry project
The new Glade ferry has hit some stormy waters even before it’s put together. The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s board of directors says it will allow the new ferry to be assembled in a park in the tiny Kootenay River community — after certain conditions are met. But meeting those conditions may mean months of delay...
Wildfire Crews Making Headway on Fire Suppression
BC Wildfire crews maybe seeing a bit of light at the end of this long fire season tunnel as firefighters appear to be making headway said the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operation Centre in a media release Wednesday. “The weather has been extremely helpful in suppressing growth of wildfire . . ..” the RDCK...
MP Richard Cannings to "Ride the Riding" again this year
Richard Cannings, MP (South Okanagan-West Kootenay) is happy to announce that he will “Ride the Riding” for the second year in a row. Last year he decided to complete a bicycle trip through the riding, which gave him a unique chance to meet the people, businesses and industries that make up the riding. The tour will use a...
Some councillors still say ‘no’ to pot when it comes to temporary use permits
Marijuana is still illegal in Canada and the corporation of the City of Nelson should not be drafting legislation regarding the regulation of operation of medical marijuana dispensaries, say two members of city council. Both councillors Bob Adams and Janice Morrison contend that city council is dealing with matters that have...
Local cops/fire crews serve as unsung heroes this wildfire season
We’ve all seen the bomber planes and the bucketing helicopters overhead, and most of us have seen photographs in social media of ground crews working during what continues to be a State of Emergency due to wildfires in B.C. What some people may not realize, however, is how many unsung heroes are going above and beyond the...
It's back — Smoky Skies Bulletin includes West Kootenay, Boundary
Smoke from wildfires has forced the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities to issue a Smoky Skies Bulletin for most of the Central and Southern Interior of the province.. The Smoky Skies Bulletin includes: 100 Mile, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake,...
B.C. government announces end to the grizzly bear trophy hunt
The NDP government announced Monday, that effective Nov. 30, 2017, the British Columbia government will end grizzly bear trophy hunting throughout the province and stop all hunting of grizzlies in the Great Bear Rainforest. Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson made the...
Rain helps firefighters bid to control local wildfires
Cooler, wetter weather has helped BC Wildfire Service crews get a bit of a handle on some of the local fires in the West Kootenay. Approximately 15 kilometres north of Nelson, 10-15 mm of precipitation allowed firefighters to gain a bit of a reprieve with the Kokanee Creek wildfire. “The weather has been extremely helpful in...
Mother Nature helps slow growth of wildfires — Shambhala Music Festival good to go for Sunday night
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting a bit of good news with regards to the Kokanee Creek fire as the blaze did not register any “significant growth overnight.” The wildfire that was sparked by lightning Saturday afternoon quickly increased to an estimated 70 hectares. However, BC Wildfire Service said the fire ...
Canadian Forces to provide more assistance for B.C. wildfires
With weeks of British Columbia's fire season remaining and no relief from hot, dry conditions in sight, the Province has asked the federal government for additional Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) support through September. "Joint Task Force Pacific is always prepared to support our federal and provincial partners in keeping...
