B.C. employees losing the cold war over office air conditioning
A BC Hydro report finds the increased use of A/C in B.C. workplaces is leading to worker discomfort and conflict between employees and employers. The report entitled ‘Cold War: How many B.C. employees are losing the battle over office air conditioning’ finds A/C use in commercial buildings has increased by almost a third since...
More than $81,000 raised at West Kootenay MS BIKE
On July 6 – 7, communities from across the West Kootenays participated in the annual MS Bike to raise funds and improve the lives of Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). More than 60 cyclists came together to successfully raise more than $81,000 that will be used to accelerate the pace of MS research breakthroughs...
One more step toward potential merger of six credit unions
Boards of Directors for Six Credit Unions in the Kootenay, Columbia Valley and Boundary Regions Agree to Proceed with Regulatory Application for Consent to Present Merger to Members. Approval of the business case for the merger is a significant milestone in the process. The Boards of Directors for the six credit unions...
World-renowned ice-maker comes to Trail as guest instructor
The City of Trail Parks and Recreation Department will welcome Dave Loverock, the Vice President of Jet Ice Limited, to Trail as a guest instructor for the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia (RFABC) Arena Ice Maker Course taking place on July 25 and 26 in the Trail Memorial Centre. Dave Loverock brings vast...
Trail RCMP sees staffing changes
On June 26, 2019, Corporal Steve McKeddie joined the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP as the third operational supervisor. Corporal McKeddie has 16 years of service and transferred to Trail from the Langley Detachment. Corporal McKeddie has also served with the RCMP overseas in a South Sudan UN Mission...
Notice of road closure and detour
The City will be closing 17th Street from the Century 21 building to the Arby’s building today from 11:30am until 7:00pm (intermittently) for line painting work. Detour will be marked and flaggers will be controlling the site. The City of Castlegar apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. ...
RDKB Code of Conduct for elected officials
During its June regularly scheduled board meeting, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board members endorsed the new Responsible Conduct Guiding Principles Policy/Code of Conduct for RDKB elected officials. The document sets out clearly articulated expectations and minimum requirements related to integrity, accountability,...
Columbia Basin Culture Tour is coming!
Mark your calendars. On Aug. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections ...
No one injured in car fire Saturday
A vehicle fire Saturday morning was not suspicious, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On July 13 at 10 a.m., (we) were dispatched to a vehicle on fire on Hwy 22 at the Birchbank Golf Course," Wicetowich said, adding they were called by Kootenay Boundary Regional FIre Rescue (KBRFR). "When we arrived, a 2018 Jeep Compass...
UPDATE: Pavilion patient found and safely returned to care
This from the police: "Thank you for your help! Neville was safely located by Nelson City Police and taken back to the hospital." Previous coverage: Police are seeking public assistance in locating a man they fear might be a danger to himself, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On July 14, 2019, 36-year-old Michael...
