Columbia River levels to rise by roughly 2.5 feet Friday
BC Hydro is advising the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place on Friday, Sept. 4: Date Time Change From To Friday, September 4 7:30 a.m. ↑ 1,416 m3/s 50,000 ft3/s 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 8:30 a.m. ↑ 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 1,699 m3/s 60,000 ft3/s 9:30 a.m. ↑ 1,699...
'Pirate' trails a problem on Deerpark Hill
Rossland, BC. Teck is reminding all users of the Deerpark Hill area, located on Teck lands, that unauthorized trail-building and unauthorized off-road vehicle use is strictly prohibited in the area. Rossland is a popular spot for recreationalists using authorized trails. Unfortunately, there has been unauthorized...
The new Emergency Department at KBRH is open for service
Effective Tuesday, September 1, people who live in the Kootenay Boundary region can now access the updated emergency department (ED) at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail. “I am pleased to see this portion of renovations at KBRH open to patients. The emergency department and electrical redevelopment...
Interior Health declares Kelowna cluster over; new cases spike to 294 from weekend provincially
As the COVID-19 numbers in BC continue to rise, Interior Health has seen only marginal increases and recently declared the Kelowna cluster over after cases per week remained low for four weeks. In an emailed statement, Medical Health Officer Dr. Sivina Mema said IH would like to thank local elected officials, businesses, residents and visitors […]
Crews continue to battle Talbot Creek Wildfire
The Talbot Creek Wildfire, which has grown to an estimated size of 323 hectares, experienced minimal growth overnight Wednesday the BC Wildfire Service website said. “The minimal growth occurred within control lines,” BC Wildfire Service said. “This fire continues to produce smoke and is highly visible from the Slocan Valley as well as surrounding communities.” […]
Trail City Council approves daytime security patrols
Trail City Council has approved Selkirk Security Services Ltd. (Selkirk) to provide additional day patrols of downtown, Rossland Avenue, Gyro Park, and other high activity areas and neighbourhoods by a minimum of six hours per day, to a maximum of 49 hours per week until the end of September 2020. These security patrols start...
RDCK issues Evacuation Alert for Lebahdo, Little Slocan, Passmore and Vallican
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) based on recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service has issued an Evacuation Alert for 305 homes in the communities of Lebahdo, Little Slocan, Passmore and Vallican. All residents must be prepared to leave their homes at a moment’s notice in...
Province introduces new measures to enforce COVID-19 public safety
Police and other provincial enforcement officers are being given the ability to issue $2,000 violation tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order on gatherings and events. They will also be able to issue $200 violation tickets to individuals not following the direction of police...
Reserve Constables on boat patrol save man with overturned boat in South Okanagan
Penticton – On Aug.8, two RCMP Reserve Constables, were working as part of the RCMP Southeast District boat patrol on Skaha Lake checking water vessels for safety equipment and proper licensing when they encountered a boater in distress. During the mid-afternoon patrol, the winds picked up and the water on the lake became...
RCMP come in handy for stranded bikers; sexual assault allegation; vehicle vandalism
A couple of mountain bikers on the Seven Summits trail made it nearly to the end of their ride, but had suffered four flat tires and needed help getting back to their vehicle. RCMP received the call at 8:23 pm on August 15, and found a pair of exhausted but otherwise uninjured bikers with their injured bikes, and transported...
