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Trail to lead, not just in Teck, but in Tech

by Kyra Hoggan on 12 Mar 2013
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Trail to lead, not just in Teck, but in Tech

The City of Trail may become a technological leader as early as this summer, according to city councillor Sean Mackinlay.

Reporting to council from the Governance and Operations Committee (GOC), Mackinlay said the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC) has now posted a Request for Proposal on BC Bid for the installation of the fibre optics through the downtown core.

“This will give the City of Trail a very competitive edge, especially for downtown businesses,” he said. “It will create a connectivity on par with New York, London, Hong Kong – any major city in the world.”

B.C. Hydro begins process of dredging Grohman Narrows by surveying river bottom

by Bruce Fuhr on 11 Mar 2013
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Grohman narrows has longed been blamed for slowing the water flows on Kootenay River.

Record water levels and flooding on Kootenay Lake in 2012 has prompted B.C. Hydro to begin studies on the possibility of dredging a three-kilometer stretch of the body of water west of Nelson known as Grohman Narrows.

The stretch of Kootenay River, located a few kilometers down stream from the Heritage City, has been blamed for years for slowing the river flows during high water season in the spring.

Not only does the river bottleneck at Grohman but silt and sand from the river is believed to have built up over the years adding to the slowing of the river flows.

Community foundation leaders meet with local politicians

by Contributor on 10 Mar 2013
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RDCK directors Gordon Zaitsoff and Andy Davidoff (left) and Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff (upper right) listen as Community

Representatives of the Community Foundation of Castlegar recently met with Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Area I director Andy Davidoff, and Area J director Gordon Zaitsoff to seek their support as the foundation moves towards becoming fully functional.

“We were looking for letters of support,” said foundation president Dan Salekin. “We already have a letter from the city, and we are now assured that we will receive similar letters from the two RDCK directors.”

Columbia Basin Trust gives helping hand to West Kootenay Women’s Association

by Nelson Daily staff on 10 Mar 2013
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The West Kootenay Women’s Association is revising its financial model so it can spend more time delivering benefits to the community. From left to right: Community Threads Project Coordinator Penny Stephenson, Program Coordinator Jordanna Isaacson, Executive Director Tasha Bassingthwaighte and Fund Development and Outreach Coordinator Tamara Abramson. — Photo submitted

The West Kootenay Women’s Association has received a helping hand from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to the tune of a $2,500 grant.

The cash allows the West Kootenay Women’s Association to hire a consultant for a one-day workshop and six months of follow-up support in order to explore alternative sources of revenue and create a more stable long-term financial model.

“Our current model was created when there was provincial funding for women’s centres,” said Tasha Bassingthwaighte, Executive Director, West Kootenay Women’s Association.

Grand Forks' green bin success a model for the region

by Andrew Bennett on 07 Mar 2013
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Grand Forks' green bin success a model for the region

A 200 household "green bin" pilot project for curbside compost collection in Grand Forks, instituted in 2011, was a "huge success" according to Alan Stanley, the Director of Environmental Services for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), and has since been expanded to the whole city.

Kootenay Boundary's big, fat, million dollar 2014 recycling bonus

by Andrew Bennett on 07 Mar 2013
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Kootenay Boundary's big, fat, million dollar 2014 recycling bonus

Just when the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) needs a little cash to lengthen the life for the McKelvey Creek Landfill in Trail by 26 years—namely by composting organics rather than burying them—more than $1.2 million will soon be saved by the RDKB each year thanks to provincial legislation that will require industry to take full responsibility for the paper and packaging they produce.

In other words, in May, 2014, industries will take over blue bin recycling programs right across the province.

Joint City of Nelson, RDCK project has potential to increase business for region

by Contributor on 03 Mar 2013
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DHC Communications Dave Harasym (front) and RDCK Network Administrator Chris Lehnert patch a fibre optic cable into a switch in the Regional District of Central Kootenay Data Center, officially launching a cost saving and revenue generating new communications system with The City of Nelson. — photo courtesy City of Nelson

In a combined effort aimed at generating new revenue streams and cutting government costs, the City of Nelson and Regional District of the Central Kootenay (RDCK) are celebrating the launch of a valuable and innovative shared fibre optic communications line.

Free legal advice for local businesses

by Contributor on 27 Feb 2013
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Free legal advice for local businesses

The Kootenay-Boundary region is a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, talent and creativity that continues to hatch innovative small businesses. While great ideas and enterprise are here in abundance, the legal steps required to translate ideas into a fully operational and functional businesses can be a major hurdle. In September 2012 , the “Ask An Expert” program kicked off, focussing initially on assisting Kootenay-Boundary entrepreneurs and start-ups with free legal advice sessions.  The first two sessions held  in Nelson and Trail  were a great success.

Greenwood water wins bronze and silver in this year’s water tasting competition

by Erin Perkins on 25 Feb 2013
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Greenwood Gold water bottles can still be purchased in Canada's smallest city. Photo Erin Perkins.

Greenwood may have lost their place as the top tap water in the world, but the great tasting water still took home two medals at the 23rd annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition this past weekend.

The Greenwood water got a bronze in the Best Municipal Water in the World category, where the same water got a gold last year. The Greenwood entry was out-ranked by first time competitor Emporia, Kansas and previous award winner Independence, Missouri.

The bronze win doesn’t take the shine off last year’s top place though.

St John Ambulance to close Trail branch, but will remain in region

by Kyra Hoggan on 15 Feb 2013
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St John Ambulance to close Trail branch, but will remain in region

After upwards of 70 years in Trail, SJA is closing its Trail branch and disbanding its local first-aid Brigade, citing a diminished volunteer-base as the primary reason for the branch closure  - but never think that means they're turning their backs on the  Kootenays.

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