Regional News
by Contributor on Wednesday Sep 30 2009
Selkirk College, FortisBC and the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program have joined forces to protect the natural habitat along the Kootenay River. In particular, the riparian (riverside) area near the oxbow at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers.
by Contributor on Wednesday Sep 23 2009
The unique partnership of the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay (RDCK), Kootenay/Boundary and East Kootenay, along with Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), are gearing up to take the “Welcome to Kootenay Country” display to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference (UBCM) taking place in Vancouver at the end of September.
by Contributor on Wednesday Sep 16 2009
Quantum Leaps: Girls Talk Tech
The Quantum Leaps conference focuses on career development and highlights the importance of continuing science and technology courses in secondary and post secondary schools to ensure a wide range of career opportunities for female students in Grades 9-12.
by Rossland Telegraph on Wednesday Sep 09 2009
On Sept. 8, at 1:45 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP were notified of a body lying on the rocks under the Victoria Street bridge in Trail. Upon attendance, police discovered the body of a woman who had apparently fallen to her death off the bridge.
by Contributor on Wednesday Sep 02 2009
On Oct. 14, CBT (Columbia Basin Trust) will host a free one-day session aimed at providing local governments and community supporters with the latest information on scientific projections, local impacts, and examples of how communities can start preparing for opportunities and risks associated with climate change.
by Castlegar Source on Friday Aug 28 2009
The following is a press release issued by the Salmo RCMP department:
On Aug.27, at roughly 3:41p.m., Salmo RCMP responded to a complaint of found explosives near the boat launch at Erie Lake. Investigation revealed 8 tubes of Power Frac Dynamite had been deposited in the water close to shore.
by Castlegar Source on Friday Aug 28 2009
The following is a press release issued by the Salmo RCMP department:
On Aug.27, at roughly 3:41p.m., Salmo RCMP responded to a complaint of found explosives near the boat launch at Erie Lake. Investigation revealed 8 tubes of Power Frac Dynamite had been deposited in the water close to shore.
by Contributor on Wednesday Aug 26 2009
This article was submitted courtesy the Interior Health Authority
The presence of West Nile virus has been detected in B.C. for the first time ever, the province announced this week.
