IHA lifts Do-Not-Use order for Kootenay River, but not Lemon Creek or Slocan River
Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised of the latest health update: All Do Not Use water restrictions on the Kootenay River above and below Brilliant Dam have been removed. This means that water drawn from the Kootenay River may be consumed, and that it is now safe for recreational...
Perry Ridge fire now 100-per-cent contained
People in the region feeling parched for good news may be refreshed to hear the Perry Ridge fire, about 4.5 km west of Winlaw, is now 100-per-cent contained. "Since (Aug. 1), the Perry Ridge fire received 19 mm of rain. This precipitation resulted in very little fire activity yesterday and so far today," according to a...
Executive Flight Centre Update #5: Hiring fair for Lemon Creek clean up on Aug. 7
Here is the latest information regarding the Lemon Creek fuel spill for August 5: Breaking News – Katherine Enns, RPBio, MSc Volunteers for Response Katherine Enns, RPBio, M.Sc. has been asked to assist the Slocan River Streamkeepers Association with the interpretation of the environmental data and communication with the...
Lyle Robert Lamont: February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC
Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC It is with our deepest regrets that we inform you of the tragic loss of Lyle Robert Lamont.Lyle enjoyed many activities, such as, hockey, snowboarding, sledding, and anything with a motor and wheels.Lyle leaves behind his loving family in...
BC Coroner Service confirms body found is Lyle Lamont
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Columbia River on Aug. 1. The man was Lyle Robert Lamont, aged 25, from Castlegar. Mr. Lamont was last seen alive leaving his home in the Castlegar area and was reported missing on July 14, 2013. Mr. Lamont was subsequently found deceased...
Perry Ridge fire 20-per-cent contained - storms a mixed blessing for firefighting efforts
Reports yesterday that the Perry Ridge fire was 70-per-cent contained were innaccurate - the fire is, in fact, 70-per-cent guarded and 20-per-cent contained as of today. Southeast Fire Centre information officer Karlie Shaughnessy said "guarded" means onyl that a fuel-free zone has been established around the fire (or in this...
KAST to offer BC Venture Acceleration Program
BCIC today welcomed the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) as a partner offering the BC Venture Acceleration Program. KAST in Rossland and the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) in Cranbrook are both joining a provincewide network of partners offering a structured venture growth program to BC tech...
Comprehensive update on Lemon Creek/Slocan River clean up offered on lemoncreekresponse.ca
The website lemoncreekresponse.ca created by Executive Flight Centre (the company responsible the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill) now boasts its first update, indicating the company Quantam Murray has been contracted to contain and clean up the spill. The update said there are currently 45 responders, 12 boats, one vacuum truck...
EOC transitioning to 'facilitation role' post Lemon-Creek spill
As the Lemon Creek fuel spill moves from a response phase to a recovery and remediation phase, the Emergency Operations Centre for the Regional District of Central Kootenay will transition to providing assistance and information to the lead agencies and its constituents. “We will continue to have staff involved in the management...
Vandals damage/drain second water tank in place for Slocan residents
Vandals have now destroyed a second holding tank at Crescent Valley fire hall that was intended to supply Slocan Valley residents with potable water, according to Nelson RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The first incident occurred overnight when a vehicle was used to overturn the 1,000 gallon tank, resulting in the spigot being...
