Sewer Pains: City of Castlegar Urges Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials
The City of Castlegar urges residents to be mindful of what they flush down their drains after a recent incident involving motor oil that severely impacted the South Sewage Treatment Plant. “Earlier this month, we found motor oil in the City’s sewer system, which had significant impacts on the system and residents and highlighted the […]
Column: Historians and their consumers
“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” — Winston Churchill, historian, maker of historic events “People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” — James Baldwin Our minds and our living: thoughts that shape our characters The two epigraphs above frame the entire focus of my Arc […]
Heat, drought hamper efforts to control fires burning near Slocan Valley homes
Hot and dry weather is expected to stay in effect for the next 10 days as the B.C. Wildfire Service struggles to gain control of several fires of note, including one that forced the evacuation of the village of Slocan. And the culprit for the three major fires burning in the valley — thunderstorm with […]
RDCK Emergency Operations Centre provides update to fire situation in region
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 85 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with four (4) wildfires of note, and 62 listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation […]
Public information session for residents impacted by Slocan Lake Complex wildfires
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) invite residents of Electoral Area H and the Village of Slocan, impacted by Slocan Lake Complex wildfires to attend a public information session on Sunday, August 4 at 6 p.m. Information on the Slocan Lake Complex wildfires will be provided. In attendance will […]
Cast your vote for the Public Favourites in Canada-wide lake photo challenge
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Canada’s lakes and explore the challenges they face with over 400 captivating photo entries in Living Lakes Canada’s 4th Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. The online gallery is brimming with breathtaking mountain lakes, wading Great Blue Herons, curious river otters, and much more. If you cherish lakes and their […]
Old-growth forests still not protected despite Province’s plan: Valhalla Wilderness Society
The Provincial government has fallen short in protecting B.C.’s old-growth forests says a West Kootenay environmental group and is calling for fulfillment of the recommendations of two auditor generals and the creation of two new parks. In a New Future for Old Forests — a series of recommendations to protect old-growth forests released in 2020 […]
RDCK EOC updates current wildfire situation in region
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 76 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 4 wildfires of note, and 56 listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation that […]
RCMP report moose on the loose in downtown Rossland
On Monday, July 30, the Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a large male moose has been wandering around for approximately one week in downtown Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. A photograph of the moose was taken near a business by a local entrepreneur (above). Wildlife conflict can be reported […]
OP/ED: The Jasper fire is a five-alarm wake-up call for B.C.
By Jesse Zeman How many more Jaspers, how many more Lyttons, before we wake up? I am living with my family in a rental home provided by my insurance company after a fire swept through West Kelowna, destroying my home and property. It will take years to recover, and the damage may never be completely […]
