Minister Conroy speaks to firefighter deployment to Manitoba
Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released the following statement regarding the deployment of BC Wildfire Service personnel to Manitoba: “British Columbia has a long history of offering a helping hand to other provinces and countries when they need assistance...
Water Conservation Measures in effect June 1st for all RDCK Water Systems
Effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures go into effect for all Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) water systems. Water Conservation Measures run annually across the RDCK from June 1 through September 30. On June 1, Stage 1 restrictions will officially be implemented and may increase to...
Health Minister Dix speaks to rural theatres in the Boundary-Kootenay region about concerns over COVID restrictions
Last week, six local theatre owners met with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health in British Columbia, and Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, for a discussion on easing restrictions placed on theatres in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Business owners of all kinds have faced significant challenges as we’ve navigated ...
Weekly Update: Columbia Avenue Redevelopment Project - Phase 2
Over the last week, the contractor continued water service installations, catch basin cleaning, and began installing 1.6 km of storm main. FortisBC began upgrading gas services. In the next week, you can expect to see: Storm main installation on the east side from 22nd Street, heading south; Water service installation; FortisBC...
Three Generations of Service in the 44th
In a historic moment, 44th Engineer Squadron enrolled a new member on Thursday May 13th. The new member was Sharman Thomas Junior, now a third generation member of the squadron, marking a first in the unit’s almost 75-year history. For the occasion he was joined by his grandfather, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Sharman...
City of Trail seeks urgent help for growing number of vulnerable residents
The City of Trail has launched a multi-pronged program to provide urgent assistance to a growing number of vulnerable people in the downtown core including those with mental health and substance use issues. The City and its Community Safety Task Force, a multidisciplinary group set up to provide advice to City Council on...
MISSING: Keremeos man may be heading toward Nakusp
The Keremeos RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 38 year-old man, Nathan Bell, who was last seen on April 29th, 2021. It is believed Bell left Keremeos in a white 1991 Chrysler Dynasty bearing BC licence plate ME3 27K and may be travelling to either Vancouver Island or the Nakusp area....
Robson Fire Department honours Cliffe Churches
It is with great sadness that the Robson Fire Department announce the passing of Cliffe Churches. Cliffe was an amazing man who always put community first. He and his family sacrificed plenty for the community of Robson and we thank him and his family. Cliffe headed the steering committee that brought the Fire Department to...
Elk v motorist crash near Trail prompts police warning
On April 30, at 5:30 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a brown 2007 GMC Sierra pick up truck was involved in a collision with an elk on Highway 22A near Trail, according to Trail RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The elk was deceased and damaged to the vehicle was estimated to be over $10,000,"...
Cop and fire chief rescue dog from ledge overlooking Mimi Falls
A local front line Logan Lake RCMP officer partnered with the Fire Chief, of the Logan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, to carry out a rare and risky canine rescue from above Mimi Falls. On April 28, at 11:10 a.m., a bystander hiked into cellular range in order to contact the Logan Lake RCMP for help, after the furry four-legged...
