Over the past few months, Grand Forks City Council has received a few complaints directed towards myself and the Mayor, suggesting us to be in a conflict of interest with regards to the water meter program and water rates committee.   As we both had a strong objection to the program during the campaign period, it isn’t...

Every once in a while, I think it’s a good idea to remind you all of the wonderful recurring programs that we have at the library. We’ve got storytime every Friday morning (10:30-11:00 am); Chess Club on Tuesdays (4-7 pm) and Saturdays (3-4:30 pm); Kids Knitting on Thursdays (3:45-5:15 pm); Adult Knitting on Saturdays (1:15-2:45...

The hot dry weather experienced throughout the Kootenay/Columbia region has forced the Southeast Fire Centre to put the brakes on burning. The Southeast Fire Centre, effective Friday (May 22) at noon PDT, will prohibit Category 2 and Category 3 open fires in an effort to help prevent human-caused wildfires. "Anyone conducting...

Nelson Police is advising drivers to watch out for motorcycles on the road now that summer-like weather has now began to dominate the West Kootenays. "The minimalism of riding a motorcycle can be a fun, efficient method of transportation, but also makes riders more vulnerable to hazards compared to traveling by car," said...

The provincial government is providing $50,000 to Selkirk College to develop training and resources aligned with in-demand occupations in a range of sectors for students with disabilities. Selkirk College’s funding is part of nearly $1.3 million being delivered to 20 public post-secondary institutions throughout the province...

The voices of 12,423 British Columbians were heard at the provincial legislature this morning with the tabling of a petition calling on government to halt the Interior Health Authority's plan to privatize hospital laundry services in 11 communities.   A delegation of Hospital Employees' Union laundry workers presented their...

Gerrard Rainbow Trout spawning numbers are low this year, and that could be a good thing says a fisheries biologist. “There is room here for both concern and optimism. Short term the numbers mean a period of time where trophy rainbow trout fishing will be poor,” said Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) senior...

The body of a young adult male was found in a wooded area near Beasley at roughly 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, according to BC Coroner spokesperson Barb McLintock. "Yes, there was a body found that was reported as a Coroner's case, and we've begun a preliminary investigation," McLintock said. She said they are not yet releasing...

The Victoria Day long weekend comes a little earlier this year. But that will not stop organizers in Kaslo and New Denver from rolling out the red carpet on May Days Celebrations 2015. And if Mother Nature cooperates by giving some great weather, New Denver and Kalso will give locals the best reason for a Staycation with the...

More to come... The sudden death of former Boundary-Similkameen Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) John Slater has been confirmed, Wednesday, May 13th.  Slater was the MLA from 2009 until 2013, when he left the Liberal party, temporarily ran as an Independent before withdrawing from the 2013 campaign.  Premier Christy Clark...