Logging proposal gets frosty response in Ymir
Residents of Ymir say they’re alarmed by plans of BC Timber Sales to allow logging in their community watershed. They’re concerned that their tiny community water system could be damaged by forestry operations in the area. “It’s our only source of drinking, consumable and firefighting water,” says Jay Leus, a resident of Ymir...
RDKB cancels States of Local Emergency — snowpack remains above seasonal average
The Boundary region appears to have dodge a flooding bullet, for now, prompting the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre to cancel the States of Local Emergency. “River and stream levels in the Boundary forecasts downgraded significantly (Saturday) morning . . ..River levels expected to be well...
Boundary waterways to reach 100-year flood line
Last week Boundary residents were surprised by overflowing waterways that spilled into low-lying areas like Grand Forks city park and Johnstone Flats. But Alan Stanley, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Director of Environmental Services said the worst is not over. “The snow pack is way above normal for this...
RDKB issues EVACUATION ALERT for Manly Meadows Area
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary issued an Evacuation Alert for Manly Meadows Area. The RDKB said the alert is being issued due to the potential for a second spike in flooding from the Kettle River in the Manly Meadows Area. "Predictions are that the water level could exceed those experienced on Saturday, May 6," ...
RDKB urges public to be aware when dealing with flood water
The Boundary region is not out of the woods yet in regards to flooding in the region. Which is why the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is urging citizens to be aware when dealing with flood water. The RDCK on its Twitter account is advising the public not to ever try to walk or drive through flood water. "Six inches ...
UPDATED: Environment Canada ends Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Environment Canada ended its Severe Thunderstorm Watch as of Thursday afternoon for most of the Southern Interior. However, regions can still expect the risk of thunderstorms and snow at higher elevations as an unsettled weather pattern continues to grip the region. As for people travelling highways in the province, spring ...
Larson, Conroy, Mungall re-elected as MLAs
On a night when Christy Clark and the BC Liberals were able to hold on to power, albeit, a minority government, not much changed in the BC Interior as most of the incumbents won return trips to represent their respective ridings in the BC Legislature. Michelle Mungall and Katrine Conroy of the BC NDP Party easily won their ...
Grand Forks Public Library has a great idea
Have you ever gotten tired of having to bring your books back to the library? Well, the Grand Forks Public Library has solution with a permanent, ongoing book sale at the library. Due to the volume of donations received along with the need to take older books out of the collection to make way for new ones, we have put hundreds...
Incumbent Linda Larson back in for another term
The Liberals have been voted back in for another term in the Boundary-Similkameen riding with an estimated 43 per cent of the votes, according to the initial count at the May 9th election. Osoyoos-based Linda Larson finished with over 8,500 votes while NDP's Colleen Ross vote count passed 6,000 and 32 per cent of the popular...
UPDATED: Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement for Boundary
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is urging residents of the Boundary region to expect rivers to rise beginning Thursday. This comes as Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement for the Boundary region for Thursday. Environment Canada is forecasting rain and possible thunderstorms beginning late Thursday...
