RDCK fire fighters pitch in at Christina Lake in case Stickpin fire causes local starts
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary structural protection crews have been supplemented with additional resources from our resource partners in the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue. Fourteen firefighters brought four fire engines and two tenders to the Christina Lake...
Cyclist/hikers using trails in active wildfires endangering themselves and firefighters
Area residents are being asked to be more cognizant of wildfire danger, as continued use of the Seven Summits Trail near Rossland is creating a potentially very serious safety issue. “We’re getting reports today (Thursday) that there are still cyclists using the trail,” said Southeast Fire Centre information officer Karlie ...
Thursday wildfire update from EOC
Wildfire Update for August 27, 2015. Lynch Creek: · This fire is located 25km north of Grand Forks and is approximately 250ha and 15% contained. · The BC Fire Service is working on containment of the east flank of this fire. · This fire is currently not threatening any structures or communities, however...
Harmony Choir seeks new members for exciting year
Trail & District Harmony Choir welcomes new members to sing with us as we begin our 2015-2016 season on Sept. 9. We are a non- auditioned, mixed comm, we enjoy an atmosphere of fun and friendship, while also focussing on the music in order to perform to the best of our abilities in concerts several times a year. We practice...
New ED to start at Trail Chamber of Commerce
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce HR Committee and Board of Directors is pleased to announce today that it has hired Audry Lochrie to fill the position of Executive Director. Lochrie is an experienced management executive specializing in business organizations and economic development. She has a strong entrepreneurial...
LETTER: Residents write to Fortis protesting smart meters
Re: Meter replacement West Kootenays To whom it may concern: We were contacted this week by one of your operatives to discuss your intention to access our property to remove the current analogue meter and impose your new “smart” meter on our household. We understand that in this corporate society, the rights of citizens are...
EOC issues evacuation alert for Grand Forks/Christina Lake
An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the following areas: Electoral Area D south of the Kettle River and south of the City of Grand Forks, including the Industrial/Ruckle area of the City of Grand Forks; Ponderosa and Cascade areas of Electoral Area C. This is an Evacuation Alert, not an Evacuation Order, no residents are...
Selkirk College’s Health Care Assistant Program Coming to Kaslo
One of Selkirk College’s most popular programs is extending its reach into smaller West Kootenay communities in an effort to help fill in-demand jobs in regional health care. The Health Care Assistant Program puts graduates on the frontlines of health care assisting clients with personal care, nutrition and mobility. Based ...
Free course on copyright for artists
With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what's fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting and accessing creative works–‐art, photography, video, writing, music–‐is easier than ever...
Two police chases last weekend result in arrests
Castlegar RCMP can brag about two successful chases – one in vehicles and one on foot – last weekend that led to arrests and jail time, according to top cop Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On Aug. 22 at approximately 4:30 p.m, Castlegar RCMP members were alerted to an erratic driving complaint involving a truck coming from the Grand...
