Money from Climate Action Tax Credit helps people after the holidays
This week, more than two million families and individuals will receive their third quarterly Climate Action Tax Credit payment. “With the global inflation and an expensive holiday season, we know people need support now more than ever,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance. “These are big challenges around the world. By boosting the Climate Action […]
BC Government seeking input on support for evacuees
The Province wants to hear from people about the supports available when they must evacuate their homes during a disaster. With the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires and floods due to climate change, the Province is revamping its approach to emergencies to ensure people and communities are receiving the supports they need. A part […]
UPDATED: Winter Storm Watch for Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
Environment Canada said winter weather is continuing to hamper the highway driving in the Southern Interior of BC. Environment Canada said a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of the Southern Interior of BC, including the Boundary/West Kootenay regions. Environment Canada said that heavy snow with strong winds and near zero visibility at […]
The Provincial government wants to hear about support for evacuees
The Province wants to hear from people about the supports available when they must evacuate their homes during a disaster. With the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires and floods due to climate change, the Province is revamping its approach to emergencies to ensure people and communities are receiving the supports they need. A part […]
Interest rates, real estate price drops flatline and dip latest BC Assessment
Drooping real estate prices and high interest rates have pushed down the 2024 assessments for the West Kootenay region, meaning a smaller tax bill for some homeowners this year. When people throughout the region receive their 2024 assessment notices — which reflect market value as of July 1, 2023 by BC Assessment — this month […]
Subsidies offered to offset lifeguard shortage across RDCK
The regional district is floating an idea out to try and encourage more people to join the ranks of lifeguards and fitness instructors. In the wake of an ongoing and growing lifeguard shortage across the region, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is offering a subsidized training opportunity, with courses to support the continued […]
Column: Resolutions for a better 2024?
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Anyone resolve to help overthrow consumer capitalism? If we come together and resolve to do better for each other and the planet, we could find a better path. It would be easier if the gas, oil and coal industries and their supporters would resolve to clean up their […]
Grant Application Process for CBT ReDi Grants opens Jan. 3
Effective Jan. 3, 2024, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will accept grant applications for the Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grants (ReDi). The program supports local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities. ReDi Grants are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. Program funds are distributed annually to the […]
Housing assessments in region stabilize, with Rossland/Slocan seeing greatest increase
In the next few days, owners of nearly 500,000 properties throughout the Southern Interior can expect to receive their 2024 assessment notices, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2023. In Castlegar and Nelson, typical assessments went down by one per cent, whereas in Trail and Grand Forks, they went up by one percent. […]
Nelson, Trail welcome New Year's babies
A trio of parents in Interior Health region took turns welcoming newborn babies on New Year Day 2024. At Kootenay Lake Hospital, Ali Israel Dalwampo was born at 8:26 a.m. to Kristyl Banaag and Syjay Dalwampo. Mother and baby are doing just fine according to Kristyl Banaag, who was quick to give kudos to the […]
