Vandals damage/drain second water tank in place for Slocan residents
Vandals have now destroyed a second holding tank at Crescent Valley fire hall that was intended to supply Slocan Valley residents with potable water, according to Nelson RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The first incident occurred overnight when a vehicle was used to overturn the 1,000 gallon tank, resulting in the spigot being...
Rescue efforts save stranded family from boat wreck
Police say it took a team effort to rescue a family of six after Saturday nights Festival of Lights in Vancouver. “On July 27 around 11 p.m., Richmond RCMP’S Marine Unit vessel, The Fraser Guardian, was heading home after assisting with water patrols during the Saturday night fireworks display, when they spotted a flashlight out […]
Slocan Valley residents now have additional stations to get water
Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre Public Information Officers, Bill Macpherson, said the contractor for Executive Flight Centre has established two additional locations for residents to get water for everyday use. Water is now available at Kennedy Road in Lemon Creek and at the Passmore Fire Hall as well as previous locations at […]
Water tanker damaged; additional tankers available
Emergency Operations Centre spokesman Bill Macpherson says one of the water tankers brought to relieve the need in Slocan Valley has been damaged "in a suspicious manner", but there are now additional tankers available to supply residents with potable water. "Executive Flight Centre’s contractor has established two additional...
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Highway project east of Kamloops increases safety on TransCanada track
A dangerous stretch of road east of Kamloops is going to get a major upgrade after the provincial and federal governments agreed to fund the project. Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo and British Columbia’s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone made the announcement Tuesday. […]
Executive Flight Services VP apologizes; no use water order remains for Slocan Valley
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Frustration and anger were palpable at the Winlaw Community Hall, as a room overflowing into the parking lot with Slocan Valley residents heard the bad news. It will be at least five days and maybe 10 before Slocan Valley residents can use their water in any form. That means no swimming, no...
Letter from council candidate re: pesticide use
Dear Editor, Did you know that being cosmetic-pesticide-free will save tax dollars in the long run? A recent “Thanks & Spanks” post (in the Castlegar News), bewailing City parks being watered almost daily while residents are fined if they do so outside of their allotted days, reminded me not only that pesticide-treated ...
Accident on Highway 3 comparatively minor
A car accident out near the weigh scales ended with vehicle damage but no injuries, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "On July 30 at approximately 11:50 am, Castlegar RCMP, Fire and Ambulance personnel attended a vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer and an SUV. The SUV was stopped at the intersection of...
Police ask for public assistance in trailer theft
Police are asking the public to come forward with any information they migth have on a comparatively big-ticket theft. "Sometime during the evening of July 13 or early morning of July 14, a 2009 35-foot Keystone Cougar Trailer was stolen from a residence located in the 2700 block of 27 Street," said Castlegar RCMP Cpl....
