CBT, CPC purchase control of Waneta expansion for $991 million
Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation announced today they have entered into an agreement with Fortis Inc. to purchase its 51-per-cent interest in the Waneta Expansion hydroelectric generating facility located near Trail, for $991 million. “We are extremely pleased to be restoring ownership to the originally...
Zins, Power Play Help Smoke Eaters To A 5-4 Victory In Salmon Arm
The Trail Smoke Eaters used three power play and a four-point performance from Trevor Zins to propel them to a 5-4 victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday night at the Shaw Centre. The Smoke Eaters opened the scoring at the 6:01 mark in the 1st period and was a special one for affiliate player Paul Leroux as he...
Boundary Flood Recovery Update
Are you prepared? 2018 Floods In 2018, communities in the Boundary region of BC were severely impacted by catastrophic flooding in the Kettle and Granby Rivers. Extreme runoff from rapid snowmelt and rain caused major damage to public and private property, businesses, agriculture, industry, and infrastructure. Thousands of ...
BFR — Hiring a contractor
If you’re looking to hire a contractor, there are some steps to take before signing a contract to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars. Here’s a few tips: Know specifically what you want as the end product. This will help to communicate with a contractor, get an accurate estimate, and avoid incurring costs for work done...
Grand Forks Gas leak forces evacuations of several Grand Forks buildings
On Wednesday, January 9, 2019 the Grand Forks RCMP were advised of an above ground propane leak at the Canco gas station situated along Highway 3 within the community of Grand Forks, BC. Highway 3 was closed and as a precautionary measure neighboring buildings that included Grand Forks Secondary and Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary...
New approach at Greater Trail Victim Services Program results in five times more referrals
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Greater Trail Victim Services Program works closely with the RCMP to offer victim services to people in the region who may have experienced trauma because of crime or another disturbing event. The program has recently taken a more active role in finding clients in need of support...
Fire engulfs abandoned house in Grand Forks
No one was injured after an abandoned house caught fire in Grand Forks Tuesday morning. Grand Forks Fire and Rescue responded to the scene shortly before 6 a.m. to a find the house engulfed in flames. It is believed the house has been abandoned following the recent death of the owner. Fire crews took approximately two hours...
Letter: Legalized marijuana in the workplace
To The Editor: The advent of legalized marijuana has brought up an important issue to government and private sectors alike: the possibility of marijuana impairment in the workplace causing damage, financial loss, personal harm, or even death. The RCMP have a 28-day drying out period before officers can return to active duty....
City seeks multi-million dollar grant for flood recovery
The city could receive up to $48 million for ‘critical infrastructure’ related to the flood that decimated Grand Forks earlier this year. With a successful grant application that will cost the city $250,000 for the development of planning and support documents, the City of Grand Forks could land the multi-million dollar...
RDKB Board Meeting — New pumper for Grand Forks Fire/Rescue
Grand Forks to receive funds for a new pumper truck, the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association giving information about a lack of land base for timber harvesting and continuation of the Wood Stove Exchange Program were just some of the items on the agenda during the recent board meeting of the Regional District of Kootenay...
