RDCK Board approves COVID-19 vaccination policy
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Board of Directors voted in favour of adopting a COVID-19 vaccination policy effective immediately. The policy is an enhanced safety measure with the objective of mitigating the potential for spread of COVID-19. Employees and fire services volunteers must provide proof they are...
Highway 7 opens to essential travel
Highway 7 to Hope is open for essential travel, which will help people reach their homes and the movement of goods and services. Drivers can expect single-lane alternating traffic and significant delays due to congestion. Crews are working to remove debris on Highway 3. The opening of this corridor is expected at some point...
Local experts talk climate change in upcoming event
What can our community do to respond to a changing climate? How is climate change impacting our health? Our food security? Our forests? How can we help? To hear answers to these questions and more, join Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps (YCC) on November 25th for the virtual event, Imagine Nelson: A Panel Discussion on...
Search efforts continuing in Lillooet mudslide, one dead
The body of one woman has been recovered from the mudslide which occurred across Hwy 99 near Lillooet on Monday morning and search efforts are continuing today. Late yesterday, Pemberton and Lillooet Search and Rescue personnel, who were transported to the area via helicopter, located and extricated the body of a woman from...
RDCK monitoring water levels throughout region
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is currently experiencing higher than normal water levels in many creeks, streams and rivers for this time of year. The RDCK Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is monitoring the situation and while there are currently no flood advisories or warnings in the RDCK, residents should...
Stellar Place the first Castlegar neighbourhood to receive National FireSmart recognition
Stellar Place is Castlegar’s first neighbourhood to become nationally recognized as FireSmart by FireSmart Canada. They join a group of over 100 neighbourhoods across British Columbia that are recognized for their efforts in creating neighbourhoods that are more resilient against wildfire. “This is a huge achievement and one...
Premier’s statement on Indigenous Veterans Day
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour those Indigenous people who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. The flag at the British Columbia Parliament Buildings has been lowered to half-mast to mark this...
Grand Forks RCMP release monthly report, winter driving tips
Grand Forks RCMP witnessed a dramatic reduction in their fall work load compared to the summer increase. In a media release, Grand Forks RCMP said statistical data is being released to highlight the difference between the summer months and the start of fall. From September 1 to October 31, 2021, Grand Forks officers attended...
Midway Mill Releases Inaugural Achievement Report
B.C.’s forest industry is a vital part of the province’s economy said a report released by Vaagen Fibre Canada. Small mills create more jobs per cubic-metre of timber than large forest product producers, keeping economies and communities strong, according to the Interior Lumber Manufacturer’s Association...
Premier confirms cancer, but with positive prognosis
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the latest state of his health: “The surgery and biopsy that were done last week were successful and I am grateful to the amazing health-care team for all the support I’ve received. The pathology confirmed that the growth in my throat was cancerous. “My prognosis...
