Police close investigation into fire/explosions in Rossland
Trail RCMP have concluded their investigation into the garage fire that caused several small explosions on a property on Maple Crescent in Rossland on Monday, according to Sgt. Rob Hawton. “It’s believed the explosions came from several of the small, camping-type propane canisters,” he said. “We don’t know what caused the fire for certain, but […]
Local RCMP and NPD honoured for seizing most contraband of any BC police force
More than $5 million cash, more than 200 illegal weapons, and thousands of pounds of illegal drugs are off Kootenay streets – and local police were recognized in June for making that happen. RCMP officers and officers from the Nelson Police Department assigned to the RCMP Southeast District Traffic Services and the Integrated Road Safety […]
US skateboard sensation in Castlegar this Saturday
Never mind just learning to skateboard – how about learning to coach skateboarding? Portland, Oregon’s Ben Wixon MA.ED, director of development-programming and instruction, Skaters for Public Skateparks, and executive director of Drop In to Skateboarding is coming to Castlegar Rotary Skatepark on July 7. Wixon, co-developer...
Crowd demands answers from mining proponents
Proposed environmental and safety precautions are not enough for residents along the Granby River north of Grand Forks to believe that a granite mine, whose products are heading to China, should proceed. “The negative impacts far outweigh the benefits to this community or to Canada,” said Dana Riester who lives near the bluff....
New Federal Electoral Boundary Proposal Puts Nelson in the East Kootenay
Nelson will be moving from the Southern Interior federal electoral riding to the Kootenay–Columbia riding, if a recommendation by the 2012 Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia holds. The proposed move applies also to Areas A, B, C, and G of the Regional District of Central Kootenay and to the town of Salmo. Moving […]
Castlegar emerging from record-breaking soaker, but issues remain
Photo: Castlegar teen Ian McMahon takes a break from wading through Millennium Park Thursday. The torrential rainfall appears to be a phenomenon of the past, but the City of Castlegar will be a while drying out, according to director of Transportation and Civic works Chris Barlow. Millennium and Zuckerberg Parks remain closed...
Situation easing at Salmo tailings pond as weather improves
Work is continuing following sloughing and seepage issues at the tailings pond on the old HB Mine site near the Village of Salmo. The tailings pond is owned by the Regional District of Central Kootenay as part of their central landfill area. Heavy rainfall, particularly Tuesday, and inflow from creeks and streams caused sloughing and […]
Spot fires in Genelle out, no one hurt, no damage to buildings
Five spot fires in brush in Fairview and Genelle saw fire crews dispatched this afternoon from The Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) and the Castlegar Fire Department at about 3 p.m. today (Thursday). Firefighter Kyle Boutin, speaking on behalf of Fire Chief Terry Martin, said the spot fires were started by sparks thrown by […]
U.S. residents in east struggle without power after storms
The Huffington Post SILVER SPRING, Md. — Across the eastern U.S., people are struggling through a third day of sweltering heat with no electricity. Their groceries are long gone, either used up in weekend cookouts or left to spoil in useless refrigerators. The usual frozen treats people turn to on a hot summer day have […]
Ever named a baby alpaca before? Wanna try it now?
Meet little How-Cute-Am-I, a baby alpaca who was born in a vicious thunderstorm and still doesn’t have a name of her own. This baby’s soon to become the best-adored face of our local exhibition society, which puts on the Bule Grass Jamborie as well as the Pass Creek Fall fair, not to mention hosting a […]
