BC Hydro warns of higher-than-normal river flows
The recent heat wave experienced across the province has triggered a brief but rapid snow melt in the Columbia basin. BC Hydro is taking steps to manage the increased inflows. BC Hydro has gradually increased discharge flows from Arrow Lakes Reservoir over the last week to maintain upstream Arrow Lakes and Revelstoke reservoir water levels […]
OP/ED: MLA says Kootenay jobs at risk
A secret 10-year deal signed by forest minister Steve Thomson could have significant implications on B.C.’s pulp mills, including Celgar, says New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy. “We know that mills are having to pay more to get fiber, and we know that as the timber supply problem gets worse, it’s only going to get harder for ...
High demand forces RDCK to issue Stage two water measures
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, concerned about the record levels of water demand in the Balfour area, has issued Stage two water conservation measures to residents and businesses. The measures include allowing residents to water gardens, trees, and shrubs by sprinkling one day per week for a maximum of two hours between 4-7 a.m. […]
BC Coroners urge water safety after four drowning deaths in just five days
With the promise of another sizzling summer weekend ahead, the BC Coroners Service is warning residents and visitors to take extra care when enjoying water-based activities, be it at lakes, rivers, pools or the seashore. In the past five days (as of Friday), coroners in B.C. have begun investigations into four drowning deaths,...
Where Did Blueberry Strain Come From?
In the decade of 1970-80s, when the world was almost obsessed with cannabis and its intoxicating properties, many die-hard cannabis fans as well as researchers dedicated themselves to the task of cross breeding cannabis in order to find its uplifted version. Blueberry strain, a hybrid form of cannabis which was generated in...
Navigational lock closures at hugh Keenleyside Dam
Ed Note: The following is a press release from BC Hydro: Please be advised that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed from Monday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 31 inclusive. This closure is necessary to undertake significant infrastructure upgrades which will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe...
CRU arrests local 20-yr-old for alleged trafficking
The following is a press release from the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit: On June 26 at 11:35 p.m., members of the Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit arrested 20-year-old Sean Welsey Anderson at his Robson residence after members obtained a search warrant for his residence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act....
Oilers deal Castlegar's Shawn Horcoff to Dallas
Castlegar native Shawn Horcoff has been traded by the Edmonton Oilers. The former Michigan State star was informed by the Oilers he has been traded to Dallas as Stars’ GM Jim Nill continues a rebuilding process. Horcoff is rumoured to be going to Dallas for a seventh round draft pick as well as 23-year old […]
From police bizarre-but-true files
Police received a bizarre call June 27, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "On June 27 at 6:37 p.m., a complaint was received of an incident that had occurred approximately 20 minutes from Castlegar near the Nancy Greene Junction. A caller reported that there was a male that had been acting strangely inside of the...
Cyclist struck by van on Columbia, charges pending against driver
A Castlegar cyclist was struck by a van on Columbia Avenue yesterday (July 3) according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "(At about 8:15 a.m.), Castlegar RCMP, Fire and EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist that had been struck by a van," she said. "The van was travelling northbound near the 1700...
