City water not the culprit in cluster of illnesses after Thanksgiving
A cluster of gastroenterological (GI) illness reported at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Oct. 13 and 14 were not caused by contaminated water in Castlegar, despite rumours to the contrary. Medical Health Officer Dr. Sue Pollock said IHA received a report from the hospital about a small cluster of patients suffering...
Province accused of working with forest industry on mountain caribou recovery plan
As the province’s wolf cull gets set to enter its second season, environmentalists are accusing the provincial government of letting logging companies affect mountain caribou management policies. The province launched into the wolf cull last winter, claiming it was necessary to protect the dwindling South Selkirk and South ...
World-class wetland centre coming to Creston Valley
Plans are moving ahead to build a new wetland interpretive Center in the Creston Valley. The mission of the center is to promote knowledge and foster appreciation of Columbia Basin history, Ktunaxa cultural teachings, and wetland ecology. Through the creation of a vibrant ecotourism Center for education and science,...
Kootenay Boundary faces shortage of psychiatrists
The region’s medical shortages continue, despite Castlegar finally having a full contingent of general physicians – the issue now being a shortage of psychiatrists. Cheryl Whittleton, Heath Service Administrator for the Kootenay Boundary, said three local psychiatrists have resigned in the past six months, leaving the region...
From the RCMP strange-but-true files: bizarre incident with local driver
The Castlegar Health Centre apparently saw a patient without patience, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. “We got a call just before 10 a.m. yesterday (Monday) that a driver on Hwy 22 en route to Trail was driving at a high rate of speed and was unable to maintain their lane,” Johnson said. “Also, the back door ...
BETHS needs more volunteers for cold weather shelter
Every year, across Canada, people die of exposure to the cold. For homeless individuals, exposure to prolonged extreme weather conditions can cause illness, frostbite, hypothermia, depression, and in some cases death. In the Boundary Region, help is available through emergency shelter services. The Boundary Emergency...
Kootenay Co-op hires new coordinator to support farmers and economic development
The Kootenay Co-op is excited to welcome Nadine Harris BenRabha to the role of True Local Coordinator, a new position intended to support Kootenay farmers and boost the local economy. Ms. BenRabha comes to the Co-op from Kootenay Meadows Farm in Creston, a local supplier of glass-bottled organic milk and cheese. She played ...
Halloween fireworks display
Watch the video to see Les Johnson's recording of the Halloween fireworks...
COLUMN: It’s fall, and time to savour our agricultural riches
After a very long, dry summer we are still experiencing a relatively dry fall. There has been a bit of rain and cooling of temperatures, but I am, as many of you are, still concerned about our forests and what the next year could bring. Whether we like it or not, we should all be wishing for a lot of snow this winter. Fall ...
Grand Forks caregivers find much-needed emotional support for their dementia journey
Asking for help is never easy for most people. But for the increasing number of Grand Forks residents caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it's essential. "You really can't support your family member by yourself,” says Julie Leffelaar, regional Education & Support coordinator for the ...
