Swim advisory closes Taghum Beach to water users
For the second straight year the Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued a swim advisory for the popular recreation hotspot of Taghum Beach. RDCK Regional Parks Operations Supervisor Gary Gaynor made the announcement in a press release Friday. “Beach water quality is poor — Swimming is not recommended due to bacterial counts that exceed […]
IH updates Slocan Valley residents on Lemon Creek fuel spill
Interior Health has released a statement on the status of water in the Slocan Valley following the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek. Until further notice, a Do Not Use order for Drinking Water and Recreational Use remains in effect for Lemon Creek, Slocan River and Kootenay River above and below Brilliant Dam. […]
BC Coroner Service confirms body found is Lyle Lamont
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Columbia River on Aug. 1. The man was Lyle Robert Lamont, aged 25, from Castlegar. Mr. Lamont was last seen alive leaving his home in the Castlegar area and was reported missing on July 14, 2013. Mr. Lamont was subsequently found deceased...
Perry Ridge fire 20-per-cent contained - storms a mixed blessing for firefighting efforts
Reports yesterday that the Perry Ridge fire was 70-per-cent contained were innaccurate - the fire is, in fact, 70-per-cent guarded and 20-per-cent contained as of today. Southeast Fire Centre information officer Karlie Shaughnessy said "guarded" means onyl that a fuel-free zone has been established around the fire (or in this...
Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun gets ready to roll out red carpet for 2013 race
For 30 years the streets and highways in an around Nelson have been turned into one of the most picturesque triathlon courses in BC. Sunday, beginning at Lakeside Rotary Park, the 31st edition of the Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon kicks off with a bang at 8 a.m. sharp. Hundreds of participants from throughout B.C., Alberta and...
Two young Nelson children make alarming discovery
Nelson Police report that two youngsters made an alarming find while playing on the sidewalk near their home Wednesday. The children aged three and six, were playing with sidewalk chalk on a walkway in front of the family home when the two found a bag of containing white powder on the ground. “The (older) child, […]
EFC issues second Lemon Creek update: Demand ID from 'IHA reps'
Here is the latest information regarding the Lemon Creek fuel spill for August 1, 2013. Breaking News- New Command Structure This afternoon it was agreed to implement a new unified command structure that engages the Ministry of the Environment, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Interior Health Authority and Executive Flight Centre. This new […]
Accident with logging truck on Hwy 3
A logging truck rolled over near the Eholt Summit, 23 km West of Grand Forks, Thursday afternoon just before 2 p.m. The drive of the logging truck was able to get out of the truck safely, but the logs and cab caught on fire. Grand Forks Fire and Rescue attended the scene and were able […]
Interfor release says new Kootenay timber tenures a factor in record board production
The following is a press release issued via Market Wired: Interfor reported net income after tax of $15.8 million or $0.28 per share in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $15.2 million or $0.27 per share in the first quarter and $0.1 million or $0.0 per share in the second quarter of 2012. EBITDA, […]
Trail's annual Kidney Walk set for Aug. 25 at Gyro
Join Trail’s annual Kidney Walk this Aug. 25 at Gyro Park, beginning at 9 a.m. What’s the Kidney Walk campaign? The annual Kidney Walk raises funds for critical programs and services for British Columbians affected by kidney disease. The Kidney Walk also helps to raise awareness and education about the seriousness of this disease and […]
