LETTER: Canadian election system fundamentally undemocratic
What good can come of an election, where a fraudulent, discriminatory disconnection exists between the Canadian voter, and those who Rule? Canada, and its working class, at this moment are held in a death grip by traitorous political powers. Powers, which cannot be seen to be serving the interests of Canada’s popular majority,...
Trail and Beaver Valley reach recreation deal
The City of Trail and Beaver Valley (Fruitvale, Montrose and Area ‘A’) are pleased to announce they have successfully negotiated and approved a one-year recreation agreement that will take effect on September 1, 2015. Beaver Valley will contribute $125,000 for the one-year term which will allow their residents to use Trail...
Province, Feds step up to make Nelson CARES expansion affordable
Heather Austin, The Nelson Daily Prominent community members, representatives of government and a group of engaged citizens gathered at Ward Street Place Thursday to acknowledge and celebrate the Nelson CARES expansion of affordable housing services in Nelson. The new 11 units and extensive renovations helped in the creation of spacious, clean, and cheerful housing units […]
Electricity rates to go up next week
Electricity rates are set to increase next month, according to a press release issued by FortisBC this afternoon.The release reads as follows: FortisBC has completed its annual rates review with the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) and has received approval from the BCUC for a 1.6 per cent increase effective August 1, 2015. The...
Province Provides Selkirk College Funding for New Trades Training Equipment
Selkirk College is receiving $87,000 from the provincial government to purchase new industry-standard technology for its trades programs. As part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, the government is investing $12 million in 2015-16 for new trades equipment at 14 public post-secondary institutions so students planning to...
Trail recreation rates to rise
Rates are on the rise for recreational services in Trail. Monday afternoon, council received three readings of the Trail Recreation Fee Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2795. The bylaw will be advanced to adoption in August and proposes an increase in fees by 1.7 per cent at various facilities including the Memorial Centre and gymnasium. Additionally, those […]
CBT and Fortis plugging local communities into energy savings
Several West Kootenay communities will soon be reducing their carbon footprint thanks to $168,000 support from Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC. Over the next year, participating local governments will work alongside the Community Energy Association (CEA) which will provide expert support to help communities, in FortisBC’s...
CBT annual report shows $22 mill invested in Basin
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to announce 2014/15 was another year of strong support to the area it serves in the Columbia Basin. Over the year the organization delivered nearly $22 million in programs and services to communities and residents, $17 million in new loans to Basin businesses...
Trail armoury to get $1 million
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Kemball Armoury in Trail is getting $1 million for numerous upgrades to the facility over the next two years, according to an announcement made Tuesday by MP David Wilks, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence. ""I am pleased to be here today at the Trail...
Trail city council decisions for July 13
Governance and Operations Committee meeting highlights Council approved the contract award for the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre Roof Replacement Project to Trail Roofing in the amount of $395,000. Council also authorized staff to proceed and provide Council with further reporting should the repair exceed the projected contingency of $50,000. Council approved the contract award […]
