New co-director leadership at regional economic development office
Economic activity is ramping up in the Lower Columbia region, as two new directors lead the charge. Rebecca Richards has been appointed Director of the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) in partnership with Jacomien van Tonder, Director of Metal Tech Alley. Their co-directorship responds to both entities’ increasing...
Kayaker saves swimmer from Columbia's currents
A man has a kayaker to to thank for his life, according to Castlegar top cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor "On Sept. 15, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a kayaker while on the Columbia River in Castlegar observed a male who was in medical distress shortly after entering the river," Taylor said.. "The kayaker was able to pull the 55-year-old...
Trail RCMP assist Rossland SAR in rescuing two hikers
On September 12, 2021, at 4:13 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report about two hikers, a 51-year-old and 59-year-old Trail woman, possibly stranded on the Old Glory Trail, in Rossland. A frontline Trail RCMP officer contacted Rossland Search and Rescue who took action and located the pair by helicopter....
Castlegar Man Lands $150,000 Scratch & Win Prize
It was a happy mistake for Clarence Wilkie’s wife, who mistook his $150,000 win from a Crossword Extreme Scratch & Win ticket for just $150. The Castlegar resident purchased the ticket from Pharmasave on 3rd Street and was at home when he found out the news. “I was happy and shocked. I handed the ticket to my wife and...
Maximum allowable rent increase capped at 1.5% for 2022
B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase amount for 2022 is being set at 1.5%, based on inflation. This increase cannot take effect prior to Jan. 1, 2022. If landlords choose to increase rent, they must provide a full three months’ notice to tenants using the correct notice of rent increase form. To support British Columbians,...
One person dead, another injured in crash near Nancy Greene
On Monday, Sept. 6, at 5:15 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP and BC Highway Patrol received a report that a 31-year-old West Kelowna man was deceased after a single motor vehicle incident that occurred on Hwy 3, near Nancy Green Provincial Park, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The man and his passenger, a...
Trail RCMP bring two small children home safely after dangerous adventure
On Sept. 3, at 8:15 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a five-year-old Trail boy and a eight-year-old Trail girl had wandered away from their residences in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail. RCMP officers conducted patrols and located the two children unharmed in 1500 block of Bay Avenue in...
Air Canada Increases Service to the West Kootenay
Air Canada is increasing service to the West Kootenay Regional Airport with two additional weekly flights to and from Vancouver starting September 8, 2021. Travellers can now book Air Canada Express flights to and from Vancouver five days a week with new service on Wednesdays and Sundays for afternoon travel on Dash 8-Q400 ...
Minister’s statement on Canadian Armed Forces assistance with wildfires
Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released the following statement regarding the assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces during this year’s wildfire season: “I want to thank all of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all our other partners who provided such invaluable assistance, for their hard […]
Weekly Project Update: Columbia Avenue Redevelopment - Phase 2
Last week Copcan focused on raising the manhole and water valve covers before final paving. They also installed topsoil, Prairie Spire Ash, and Glenleven Linden trees, and lighting and irrigation for hanging flower baskets on the banner poles. The contractor will be taking a break over the long weekend in anticipation of a...
