WK Community TEETH Clinic looking for public support to capture $50,000
WK Community TEETH Clinic is hoping the general public in the West Kootenay will find time to help the local organization in its bid to win $50,000. West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is one of five finalists being chosen for a video storytelling campaign. To view the video and vote, go to this website. “One of the...
Investigation of fatal collision near Revelstoke reveals 160 lbs of marihuana hidden in truck
A fatal collision on Tuesday near Revelstoke involving a tractor-trailer has revealed 160 pounds of marihuana hidden in a commercial truck, according to Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. “At approximately 6 a.m. on Nov. 17, the Revelstoke RCMP General Duty officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada...
OP/ED: How Common Are Doctors' Errors?
“Most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetimes, sometimes with devastating consequences.” This statement is from a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine. The article addresses a common problem in North American medical practice: wrong diagnoses, and inappropriate treatments based on wrong diagnoses. The article is by Dr. […]
Fortis frantically working to restore power throughout the region
Winds from heavy storms yesterday evening brought down a number of trees in the Kootenay region, impacting electricity service in the towns of Crawford, Coffee Creek, Kaslo, Fruitvale, Salmo, Ymir, and Rosemont as well as portions of Trail, Rossland, Warfield, and Castlegar. FortisBC’s first priority is to maintain the safety...
Garage burns down, home saved after early morning fire
Fire crews are still dealing with a blaze in the 3100 block of 4 Avenue this morning, according to fire chief Gerry Rempel. Rempel said the call came in at roughly 6:15 a.m. “It’s a structure fire – a garage, and a couple of vehicles outside the garage involved as well,” he said, adding the garage was fully involved when the...
City to purchase AEDs for City Hall and Civic Works Department
Castlegar city council, at its regular meeting Monday evening (Nov. 16), unanimously approved the purchase of two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for roughly $5,500. City utilities manager Jesse Reel, in his report to council, recommended the move, as well as changes to training and Occupation Health and Safety...
New Columbia Ave. business sees second break-in in two months
A new Columbia Avenue business has now been broken into twice in two months, to the great frustration of its owners. Daniel Whitney, owner of Ace of Vapes, said someone notified the owner of the building first thing this morning that the company had been broken into again. “The first time, they shattered the glass door and ...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Trail entrepreneur gets creative and branches out
A Trail entrepreneur is getting creative and diversifying to ensure her company’s success and keep her little part of the city’s downtown thriving. Lorraine Johnston opened the clothing store Sonsie on Cedar Avenue on May 9of this year, selling new and consignment plus-sized clothing, as well as purses, accessories, shoes, ...
Snowfall warning prompts YRB to urge careful driving of mountain highways
People driving the mountain highways in the Kootenays should be aware of snowfall warning Monday night said Marc Dale of Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Dale said temperatures will drop throughout the night and the region will experience strong winds and blowing snow. "Accumulations in the valley will range from 4 -10 cm...
Nelson man upset with irresponsible owners after dog was attacked by pit-bull at waterfront park
A Nelson man whose dog was attacked by another dog on Thursday is concerned about the safety of the off-leash dog park located on the Nelson waterfront adjacent to the airport runway. Nelson’s Brian Shields is a retiree who has been walking his two dogs, Angus and Max, at the park for years. On Thursday (November 12), Shields...
