Christina Lake Fire Department can now respond outside service area
A recent decision by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board has enabled the Christina Lake fire department to respond to calls outside its jurisdiction. The bylaw — Bylaw 1788, opening the door for Christina Lake to service a wider area, was adopted at the recent RDKB meeting. “The Board adopted Bylaw 1788, which ...
FortisBC encourages customers to manage their energy use and save money this winter
As British Columbia (B.C.) experiences a colder than average winter season and recent snowstorms hitting earlier than usual, FortisBC Energy Inc. and FortisBC Inc. (together, FortisBC) is reminding its customers to become aware of their energy use to reduce higher than average monthly bills. Customers often experience their...
Boundary Soccer looking for Operations Manager
The Boundary Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) said the organization is seeking an experienced, outgoing, and confident Operations Manager to lead and grow the organization. Unfortunately, if the position is not filled, spring soccer may be cancelled. Application deadline is January 31, 2022. BYSA, which is a district of its ...
Busy holiday season increases need for safe winter driving in Grand Forks
The hectic holiday season brings more vehicle travel, more drivers in a hurry, and more winter weather such as rain, ice, fog, and snow. It’s a combination of factors that can put drivers at increased risk. That’s why the Winter Driving Safety Alliance reminds Grand Forks and other Kootenay-Boundary residents to adopt safe ...
Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association speaks to RDKB board
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary recently helds its monthly board meeting. Here is a capsule look at some of the decisions. Next RDKB meeting is January 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Board hears from Forest Industry on Old Growth Deferral The Board welcomed representatives from the Interior Lumber Manufacturers'...
MLA Conroy assaulted, police requesting public information
Authorities are still unclear as to whether an attack on local MLA and BC Forests Minister Katrine Conroy Tuesday evening was random or politically motivated, a source close to the minister says. Conroy was walking home from the Legislature Tuesday between 8 and 8:30 p.m. when she was assaulted, thrown to the ground and...
Kootenay MLAs say Selkirk College students benefit from more co-op, work-integrated learning opportunities
New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson, Katrine Conroy and Roly Russell say students at Selkirk College will have greater access to valuable learning opportunities with new co-op and work-integrated learning funding. Building relationships is an important step in finding a job that you are passionate about,” said MLA Russell in...
MLA Russell says new organic waste projects in the South Okanagan will help fight climate change
In a media release, New Democrat MLA Roly Russell says a new organic waste projects in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS), Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), and Town of Oliver will help decrease greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and produce compost for residents. “People in the South Okanagan will soon have...
MP Richard Cannings calls for federal funding to help rebuild after weather
Earlier this week, NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) raised how important it is to help communities in the face of the ongoing flooding in B.C. He asked the minister in Question Period if he would support communities like Princeton, BC recovery financially from the flooding. Right now, the municipality ...
RCMP release composite sketch of unidentified human remains
RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the remains of a man whose body was discovered near Merritt B.C. in late September 2019. The unidentified human remains of an adult male were located in an outdoor area outside of Merritt. The BC Coroners Service was notified of the discovery and is also investigating...
