Cascade power project gets extension on environmental assessment
The Cascade Power Project at Christina Lake could still be built by 2016 after the Ministry of Environment extended their environmental assessment permit despite opposition from the Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary (RDKB). “The extension was because we have been unable to get an electricity purchase agreement with B.C. Hydro in their last […]
Bear death tally rises at Christina Lake
Four bears euthanized so far this year at Christina Lake can’t be identified as being part of the group of “drug” bears found last year at a local grow op, according to ministry staff. Kootenay region Inspector Aaron Canuel of the Ministry of Environment says the bear situation at the Lake is fairly normal for […]
The Kootenays show well during raid
Like many other events this year, Raid the North Extreme was impacted by the heavy snowfall and late spring. “With 150% snowfall this year and the late melt, we had to make some last minute changes to the course just to deal with trails that were still under snow and check points along the water […]
Police nab Bobbitt
As a result of a tip from an alert resident, David Wesley Bobbitt was arrested by the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP without incident early Wednesday evening. Bobbitt was located and arrested as he walked along Hwy 97 near Osoyoos BC. At about 6 p.m. Aug. 3, a local orchardist just south of Oliver noted an individual setting up camp...
More Nelson transit changes on the way as regional amalgamation now on table
A few days after several Nelsonites protested at City Hall over transit cuts, BC Transit has made it known there could be further changes to the local schedules as they undertake a region-wide review of the service. At last week’s Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting of the board of directors, it was revealed there […]
Province helps Kootenay Columbia Film attract filmmakers to the West Kootenay-Boundary
The Tall Man may be the latest film to be shot in the West Kootenay, but a recent infusion of cash for Kootenay Columbia Film ensures it won’t be the last. The Province handed the Nelson-based film commission $30,000 Wednesday to continue to attract and provide services to film and video producers from around the […]
Chamber unveils plan for local businesses to get a piece of the action during BC Seniors Games
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce has come up with a plan to help local businesses get in on the windfall that is the BC Seniors’ Games, according to executive director Pam McLeod. “We’re fortunate in Castlegar, in that all of the 3,200 athletes competing in the Games have to go through an accreditation […]
Fortis/Smart Meters: Innovation and controversy heading your way
On Sept. 1, FortisBC will be applying to the BC Utilities Commission for permission to install so-called “smart meters” on all its customers’ electric meters. This is a switch BC Hydro customers elsewhere in the province are going through now, with all houses and businesses in its service area expected to have the new meters […]
FCM role of city's mayor helps brings Canada to Nelson
The luck of the Irish had nothing to do with this. During the June annual meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities held in Halifax, Nelson Mayor John Dooley was re-elected to his fourth term on the organization’s board of directors. The FCM represents the interests of its 2,000 member municipalities — including Canada’s major […]
More savings for Canadians who make home improvements
The federal government has renewed the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program, an initiative that helps Canadians save on home improvements and energy costs while protecting the environment. “With this program, Canadians can make their homes more energy-efficient and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada,” said Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver. […]
