Coroners Service confirms identity of man killed in snowmobile accident near Sparwood
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a snowmobiling accident near Sparwood on April 21, 2016. He was Mark Wayne Paniec, aged 54, of Sparwood. Mr. Paniec was one of a party of seven who had travelled to the Barnes Lake area to go snowmobiling. At about 3 p.m. on April 21, Mr. Paniec's snowmobile,...
Mike Ranta — living his dream one paddle at a time
The person pulling a canoe through Nelson Tuesday with this trusty dog, bear fighter, navigator and best friend, Spitzii breaking trail is Mike Ranta. Ranta, from Atikokan,Ont., which just happens to be the Canoe Capital of Canada, is no stranger to solo expeditions having already crossed North America continent solo, over ...
Whooping Cough Still a Threat: IHA says 'Don't Wait -- Vaccinate'
Interior Health is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. This timely reminder comes as pertussis cases continue to occur in several Interior Health communities. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and throat. Pertussis can affect...
Don't miss Camas Discovery Day this Sunday!
Camas season has come once again to the West Kootenay! On Sunday, April 24, bring the family and join the Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS) to discover why camas is so special and share in its natural beauty alongside local artists creatively capturing these lovely lilies, plein air, in the park. The City of Castlegar, in...
Fishing on Kootenay Lake — 'business is not good'
Despite efforts from the The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), the situation regarding low numbers of Kokanee Salmon in Kootenay Lake has some local business owners worried for the future. Kerry Reed operates Reel Adventures Fishing Tours, and you can hear the dismay in his voice when he...
Big Bike to bring literally life-saving fun to Trail
Seven teams consisting of more than 120 riders will take a seat to save a life this April in Trail. The Heart and Stroke Big Bike is making its way across the country, rolling into Trail on April 29. Presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, the Heart and Stroke Big Bike is one of the primary community fundraising events for...
Telehealth a Game Changer for Our Region?
Have you ever had to drive to Trail, Nelson or farther to see a physician specialist? Would you be interested in trying other options that wouldn’t require you to travel? If the answer is yes, doctors would like to hear from you. Kootenay Boundary residents who have seen specialists in the last two years are being asked to...
Nine fires already in the region this season; most were human caused
Anyone noticing smoke in the valley needn't be overly concerned, despite a recent record-breaking heat wave and an increase in local fires over this time last year, according to the Southeast Fire Centre today. That's not to say, though, that caution isn't warranted, says fire information officer Karlie Shaugnessy. “We've had...
A Walk in the Forest Serious Work for Selkirk College Forestry Students
A Walk in the Forest Serious Work for Selkirk College Forestry Students CASTLEGAR – You’ve got to get an education to have a career in forestry management these days. But it’s still important to see how things work in the “real world”—especially if it’s a different world from the one you’ve been learning about in the classroom...
LETTER: Glowing commendation for Safeway managers
I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Erica (Gregory), the pharmacy manager and Brian (Bogle), the store manager, of our local Safeway in Castlegar for going above and beyond expectations. Due to human error, a component of my medication, which is vital to my well being and life, was not delivered to ...
