Provincial government kicks in $18.9 million investment into new training facilities at Selkirk College
The machine shop at Selkirk’s Silver King campus was packed today as the board announced an $18.9 million investment into new training facilities. Selkirk College president Angus Graeme was grinning ear to ear as he took to the podium and addressed the buzzing crowd of students, teachers and board members. “We don’t normally...
Penticton to host 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced that the Penticton Vees have been selected to host the 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The Western Canada Cup (WCC) will feature the Vees along with the champions of the BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan...
UPDATED: Environment Canada continues Special Weather Statement; up to 30 cm expected on Kootenay Pass
While Environment Canada continues its Special Weather Statement for the Southern Interior, Marc Dale Operations Manager for the Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Southeast Kootenay Division said drivers of the Kootenay Pass should brace for 20-30 cm of heavy wet snow above 800 meters and snow levels rising overnight to 1500...
West Kootenay EcoSociety loses bid to overturn Jumbo City
Fake town, with no residents . . . no problem BC Supreme Court judge Madam Justice Choi ruled Tuesday in Nelson. "It is obvious that the fake town is terrible and while we understand the judge's ruling, we disagree with it," said David Reid, Executive Director of West Kootenay EcoSociety. Reid said the West Kootenay EcoSociety...
Selkirk Saints break out brooms to sweep pair of home games from UVIC Vikes
After a pair of weekend victories against the University of Victoria Vikes, the Selkirk College Saints are riding a four-game winning streak and sitting right where they hoped to be in the early stages of the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season. The three-time defending league champions trounced the...
Columbia Valley economy takes big hit with closing of Canfor mill at Canal Flats
The Canfor Mill as Canal Flats officially closes its doors Monday said the United Steelworkers Local 1-405 in a media release. As of Monday (November 9), after over a 100 years of sawmill operation in or around Canal Flats that history has come to an end. “This has been devastating for our members, their families, Canal ...
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 ...
Letter: Do the Math
To the Editor: Dear Ms Stead: The Globe and Mail has just written off the Green Party of Canada as irrelevant as a result of the election numbers they have found. I suggest they do their sums again. In the three provinces where the Green Party have an elected MP and/or an elected MLA the results were as follows: British...
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 ...
