Kootenay property values increase
In the next few days, owners of more than 142,000 properties throughout the Kootenay Columbia region can expect to receive their 2016 assessment notices which reflect market value as of July 1, 2015. “The majority of residential home owners within the region can expect an increase, compared to last year’s assessments,” says...
Nelson SAR assists in rescue of backcountry skier from Five-Mile Basin
Nelson Search and Rescue was called out Saturday (January 2) to assist in the evacuation of injured backcountry skier. Chris Armstrong of Nelson SAR said in a media release the call came in during the early afternoon for a medical evacuation from Five-Mile basin located behind Whitewater Ski Resort. “A well-equipped ski group...
For three years running, Olivia top name for girls born in B.C
For the third consecutive year, Olivia is the top name for girls born in B.C., according to the Vital Statistics Agency. Ethan was the top name for boys in 2014, edging out last year’s number one name, Liam. Ethan has been in the number one or number two spot each year since 2002 in British Columbia. Rounding out the top five...
Nelson Fire Rescue responds to gas leak on Perrier Road — elderly occupant removed from residence
No one was hurt as Nelson Fire Rescue responded to what could have been a very serious incident New Year's Day on Perrier Road in the southern region of the Heritage City. Assistant Fire Chief Michael Daloise said in a media release the Nelson Fire Rescue Services received a call at 8:41 p.m. of a report that vehicle struck...
Body of unidentified man recovered from Kettle River
Updated Jan. 1, 2016 12:48 p.m. Nelson Search and Rescue was called out Dec 30th for an unknown male subject that was witnessed struggling for survival in the Kettle River ice just east of Grand Forks. Grand Forks Fire, Grand Forks SAR and RCMP were first on scene and called for the assistance of Nelson SAR who flew one special...
Writer's festival coming to Penticton
The Shatford Centre/Okanagan School of the Arts is preparing to host a stimulating weekend for writers and aspiring authors with the first annual Okanagan Valley Writer's Festival, April 8 to 9. Offerings include workshops and panel discussions on various aspects of writing, selling and marketing fiction and nonfiction in a...
KETTLE RIVER Q&A: What’s next for the Kettle River Watershed?
In the last column I reviewed a few of the main activities and initiatives of 2015 for the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan. Today I want to look ahead to 2016, sharing a few of the priorities in the Plan that our Steering Committee and Advisory Group are committed to achieving. On November 19 we held a second meeting...
RDKB participates in Province's Wood-Stove Exchange Program
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received $7,800 in funding from the provincial government to encourage residents to trade in older, higher-polluting wood stoves for new, emissions certified stoves. The Wood Stove Exchange Program helps homeowners by providing them with a $250 rebate when a new wood-burning,...
REGIONAL: Keremeos and Okanagan Falls get age-friendly grants
Keremeos and Okanagan Falls are among 28 B.C. communities that have been awarded 2016 Age-friendly Community Planning and Project grants, to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy. The Village of Keremeos will receive $20,000 to assist in the creation of an age-friendly...
OP/ED: Saying goodbye to Bill Bennett
My wife and I saluted the recent passing of former Premier Bill Bennett and reflected on our good fortune to have connected with Socred Governments who were great believers in small “d” democracy. If you flew their colors and supported the party and had an issue it was always the same game plan; people, project, politics....
