Grand Forks' Slagduster releases new album after 7 years
Slagduster, a local Grand Forks band, is releasing their newest album titled "Deadweight" on May 5th, viaa Waterlow Audio Records. According to their record label, they have been working on this album since their debut album "Nature. Humanity. Machine." was released in 2010. Lead vocalist Shane Sherman (Grand Forks) said...
UPDATED: Highway 3 east of Greenwood now open
The DriveBC website said Highway 3 east of Greenwood is now open to alternating single-lane traffic. The Highway was closed early Friday morning due to a mudslide. Mudslide closes Highway 3 The highway between Grand Forks and Greenwood is closed thanks to a mudslide that washed across Hwy. 3, early Friday morning. The mudslide,...
RCMP Sgt. Backus calling on gov't to 'Back Us'; many local cops getting on board
A former West Kootenay police officer has started a movement which has spread throughout the country in protest of working conditions within the RCMP. Former Kaslo top cop Sgt. Chris Backus (now with the Sunshine Coast detachment), risked censure or even dismissal by approaching the media with a ‘yellow stripe campaign’ to ...
Salmo seeks public input on parks
The Village of Salmo is seeking public input on the use, function, and infrastructure in Salmo’s two community parks – Lions Park and Knights of Pythias (KP) Park. A survey form is available online and at the Village office and ideas and suggestions are due by May 15, 2017. The Village intends to use the input to shape parks...
Selkirk College Distinguished Alumnus Rises to Peak of the Ski Industry
One of Canada’s ski industry leaders will be honoured as a Distinguished Alumnus at the upcoming Selkirk College Graduation 2017 ceremony. Steve Paccagnan graduated top of the class from Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations & Management Program (SROAM) in 1988 and for the last three decades has made a significant impact...
Plan ahead to stay safe this Easter long weekend
After months of tough winter driving conditions, many British Columbians are likely making their first road trip of the year this Easter weekend. The Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) said in a media release, that every Easter long weekend, an average of four people are killed and 650 injured in 2,300 crashes in B.C. In the...
Better to give chocolates bunnies at Easter
As Easter approaches, the BC SPCA is reminding the public that, unless a family is already considering adopting a pet rabbit, it is better to give chocolate bunnies as gifts, rather than real rabbits. Each year, SPCA branches across the province receive dozens of abandoned rabbits after the Easter holiday has passed and the...
Discover College Life at Experience Selkirk Day
High school students in the region are invited to experience Selkirk College for a day at an annual event that serves up educational pathways with a taste of campus life. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to Selkirk College on May 17 for Experience Selkirk Day which will feature workshops that help them explore college...
Fatality in connection with Warfield blaze
A local blaze may have claimed the life of a Warfield resident today, according to Fire Rescue acting Captain Rick Morris. Morris said the call came in at 1:52 p.m. and fire crews arrived at 331 Murray Drive at 1:58 p.m. They were able to knock the fire down, but an elderly male was found deceased at the scene. Morris was ...
Stories and food – what could be more fun?
The alway popular Alphabet Soup program is making its rounds in the West Boundary with two new spring classes in Rock Creek and Beaverdell. Both sessions are on Tuesdays from April 11 to May 30 at the Strong Start Centres. Beaverdell is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Rock Creek is from 1-3 p.m. Alphabet Soup is a free pre-schooler...
