Lost skiers found; being airlifted to safety
A helicopter is currently airlifting 10 skiers and a Search and Rescue crew to safety from Grey Mountain near Rossland, according to Trail RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. “On Dec. 29, shortly after 5 p.m., Red Mountain Resort reported 10 overdue skiers (who) had not reported in,” Cpl. Johnson explained. “They had set off in the morning...
No winners in Friday's Lotto Max draw
The Lotto Max jackpot is once again increasing by the day after no winning ticket was purchased for Friday's (December 27) draw. The result is the next Jackpot draw, set for Friday, January 3, 2014, is estimated to be a whopping $46 Million. Two prizes of $241,997.40 in the LOTTO MAX 6/7+Bonus category for Friday December 27...
Calling all visitors to Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake — reservations open January 2
BC Parks wants to issue a notice to visitors near and far to start planning their trips to Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit as reservations to the two popular BC Parks destinations open for the 2014 season on January 2. Visitors should book their reservations through Discover Camping, BC Parks' camping reservation...
Christmas dinner deemed 'best ever' by volunteers
The 32nd annual Christmas Day dinner was a hit as usual this year with 425 people in attendance. The dinner was held at the Gospel Chapel and was organzied by a "small army" of volunteers. Volunteers started working in early November to make the event a reality. Co-ordinator George Longden and Paula Wolkosky called the event...
First Nation's grandmothers keep culture alive and prepare for future
Near Prince Rupert on B.C.’s North Coast, a group of grandmothers has been keeping Lax Kw’alaams children and youth connected to their culture and community, while giving them a voice in planning their futures. The Tsimshian elders call themselves Nagantsi’istk (Ancestors/Grandmothers) and act as positive role models who build...
CPP and Old Age Security rates changing in the new year
Employment and Social Development Canada announced Friday the benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) effective January 1, 2014. CPP benefits will increase by 0.9 percent for those already receiving CPP benefits. CPP benefits are revised once a year, in January, based on changes over a...
Mr. and Mrs. Claus get landmark e-passports
Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today presented Santa and Mrs. Claus with the 2,999,999th and 3,000,000th ePassports at a special ceremony in Vaughan, Ontario. Santa and Mrs. Claus live in North Pole, Canada, with their many helpers. Like so many Canadian citizens who enjoy extensive travel...
Santa's sleigh passes pre-flight inspection
Santa Claus and his sleigh have successfully passed the pre-flight inspection process and have been cleared for take-off. All of his paperwork has been approved, his cargo has been checked, loaded and balanced, and his flight plan has been filed. He and his trusty team of reindeer are expected to leave the North Pole on time...
Teck reports zinc release into Columbia
The following press release was issued by Richard Deane on the afternoon of Dec. 24: Teck Trail Operations is reporting an incident that resulted in a zinc release to an outfall to the Columbia River on Dec. 22. Based on an initial assessment, the release does not create any health or safety risk to people, fish or wildlife...
Teck Trail GM speaks to health concerns in Trail and Northport
Dear Editor, For over 100 years Trail Operations has operated as a world class refinery and smelter in the West Kootenays of British Columbia. Our facility refines and recycles everything from metal concentrates to used batteries into metals and fertilizers that we all rely on. Over our 100-year history we have grown in...
