Prohibition of motorized vehicles at Brilliant Flats only a start at reconciliation for so-called 'extinct' Sinixt
In a press release issued last week, representatives of the Sinixt People applauded the province's motorized vehicle prohibition at Brilliant Flats, but said it's the tip of a very large genocidal iceberg still plauguing the area and its People. The release reads as follows: March 12’s FLNROD issued prohibition of motorized...
Seed production set to grow in regions around B.C.
B.C. seed producers may soon be able to access new seed processing equipment in up to a dozen BC Food Hub Network facilities. This equipment will increase production of high-quality vegetable, grain and plant seed and support B.C.’s food system. FarmFolk CityFolk will lead the ministry-funded BC Seed Hub feasibility study to...
Cougar conundrum culminates in comedy
When RCMP received a call about a cougar floating on a box in a lake, Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said he thought, “Well, that just doesn’t sound right”. “On March 10, 2021 at 1:38 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP and the BC Conservation Officer Service received an unusual report that a cougar was sitting atop of...
Long serving Commissionaire celebrated for his dedicated service with the Mounties in the Kootenays
It is not every day a Detachment Commander has the honour of recognizing the long service of an employee. Last Friday Salmo RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr had the pleasure of doing just that. On March 5, 2021 Cpl. Darryl Orr presented Thomas Peter Robinson, a Commissionaire, with a special plaque recognizing 16 years of dedicated...
Grand Forks Woman Shakes-it-Up After Winning BC 50/50 Ticket
The BC Lottery Corporation said in a media release that a Grand Forks resident couldn’t believe the scan of a BC 50/50 ticket landed exactly $55,896.50 from a draw on February 7, 2021. “I was at home after coming back from a walk with my husband,” Diana Verigin recalled. “I scanned the ticket using the BCLC Lotto! app on my...
Rossland Arena Society waits on Kraft Hockeyville 2021 judging
The Rossland Arena Society continues to play the waiting game as judges make the final tally to see which city proceed to the next round of the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 contest. Rossland Arena Society president Ona Stanton said the four finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 contest will be announced March 20th. “A HUGE thanks...
Weekly Update - Columbia Avenue Phase 2 Project
The week of March 15, the community can expect to see: • Continued day and night shifts from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. to minimize daytime traffic congestion; • Water service and hydrant work, water main testing, and water connections that minimize impacts to residents and businesses (from 21st Street to the Highway 3 ramp across from...
DriveSmartBC: Steering Wheel Hand Placement
There were some students in my Elder College class last week that were surprised to learn that it was no longer generally acceptable to hold the steering wheel with your hands in the 10 and 2 position. Who would have thought that how to hold your vehicle's steering wheel would change, or that it even mattered? After sharing...
No one hurt in electrical semi-trailer truck fire
Grand Forks RCMP said that no one was hurt after an electrical fire destroyed a semi-trailer truck Tuesday morning on Highway 3 west of the Boundary City. The fire happened at approximately 6 a.m. March 9 near the turnoff to the Phoenix Ski Hill. Grand Forks Fire Rescue responded to the blaze to extinguish the blaze to the ...
Lower Columbia River Fish Habitat Recontouring Project
As part of the Columbia River Water use plan, BC Hydro has been working to support indigenous fish populations in the lower Columbia River. This month, we will be recontouring the stranding pools at the Genelle Main Bar, which will result in reduced fish stranding at this site. Work will commence on Monday March 15 and will be […]
