Slocan Park wildfire evacuation alert remains in place
The Slocan Park wildfire in the Slocan Valley continues to be one of the higher priority fires in the province Fire Information Officer Noelle Kekula told The Nelson Daily Thursday. “We're not out of the woods yet on this fire so the evacuation alert remains in affect,” Kekula said. “You can see the fire from the (Slocan Park)...
Shambhala contributes more than just fun from its annual Music Festival
There’s a love fest going on and it’s not just happening at the Bundschuh farm outside Salmo where the 17th annual Shambhala Music Festival takes place this weekend. Nelson merchants and community organizations are singing a different tune from the early days when the electronic music festival that now draws 10,000 was in its...
UPDATED: 'Evacuation alert' remains for residents in Slocan Park area
Residents in the Slocan Valley need to be on alert for at least until Thursday as crews continue to battle the 120-hectare Slocan Park wildfire. “The fire is moving away from the community and fire guards have been constructed to protect homes and infrastructure,” said Terry Swan, the RDCK’s regional fire chief. The Southeast...
Some Valley residents placed on 'evacuation alert' due to Slocan Park fire
Southeast Fire Centre Information Officer Jordan Turner said an “evacuation alert” given to residents in the Slocan Valley late Sunday night will remain in place despite the Slocan Park fire appearing to be moving in the opposite direction Monday. The alert was deemed necessary by the emergency operations centre at the Regional...
Campfire ban begins Tuesday in Southeast Fire Centre
The BC Holiday weekend is almost over, but anyone remaining in campgrounds or in the wilderness is advised the Southeast Fire Centre is imposing a campfire ban beginning noon Pacific Time on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The ban is to help help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety and is in addition to an open ...
COUNCIL CLIPS: Patio for Legion; Award for baseball player; sidewalk sold on Riverside
The City of Grand Forks’ regular council meeting started off with a presentation on July 21. Isiah McDonald was given a plaque Mayor Brian Taylor talked about how he was accepted to play international baseball. “The City of Grand Forks is proud that a young member of our community has been chosen to play in the Latin American...
GFFR Ladder-a-thon underway
Grand Forks Fire and Rescue (GFFR) is up on a ladder again, raising money for a good cause. The 14th annual Ladder-a-thon is held in the Overwaitea parking lot, Aug. 1 and 2. Firefighters take turns sitting at the top of the extended firetruck ladder for an hour or two at a time. Down below, GFFR members and volunteers sell...
Grand Forks hosts BMX provincials for the third time
The BMX track was humming last weekend as the Grand Forks BMXers hosted the provincial race for the third time. Over 100 entrants took part in the race, filling the city campground and spreading into local hotels. The event was held over the last weekend in July, the 25th to the 28th, and was pulled off thanks to the many ...
UPDATED: New fire burning in Clearwater Creek drainage
Lightning has been blamed as a cause of a fire in the Clearwater Creek drainage following a storm Saturday afternoon said Fire Information Officer Jordan Turner Sunday. The thunderstorm was centralized in the Nelson/Trail region. The fire has grown to 17 hectares and crews are concentrating on containing the blaze. Turner...
Get ready for Thunder In The Valley Airshow Nelson 2014
Thunder In The Valley Airshow Nelson 2014 officially kicks off Saturday at 10:45 a.m. with opening ceremonies. But according to Airshow Nelson 2014 chair, Case Grypma, local aviation buffs should gear up for some mid-air practice runs as soon as Thursday afternoon as early arrivals prepare for Saturday’s show “The bulk of the...
