Kootenay Lake School Board rubber stamps school closure with third reading of Facilities Draft Plan
After months of discussion, reports and meetings covering the entire Kootenay Lake School District, the Board conducted third reading of its Facilities Draft Plan on Tuesday night, a meeting that rubber-stamped the closure of several schools. Despite a power outage and several attempted amendments, the Board carried motions...
Fallen tree sparks house fire in Blewett; approximately 30 firefighters respond
No one was injured after a residence in the 4000 Block of Blewett Road, about 12 kilometers west of Nelson, was gutted by fire late Tuesday night. Blewett Volunteer Fire Department initially responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 9 p.m. that a tree had fallen onto the house, causing a small fire at the hydro stack of a ...
Nelson SAR use helicopter to rescue injured mountain biker from Shannon Pass
An injured mountain biker competing in the 6 Day Trans BC Enduro race was successfully airlifted to safety by Nelson Search and Rescue volunteers Saturday afternoon. Chris Armstrong of Nelson SAR said in a media release the call came in Saturday that a member of the media team fell and fractured his lower leg in the Shannon...
RCMP seek assistance for missing person Gaylin De Montigny
The Osoyoos RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 68 year old Gaylin De Montigny. The Osoyoos resident was last seen in Osoyoos on (Tuesday) July 5, 2016 and was reported missing on (Monday) July 11, 2016. RCMP findings indicates De Montigny likely travelled by bus to Penticton, early on July 5, 2016....
No one injured as car engine catches fire in Credit Union parking lot
Nelson Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Michael Daloise reports there were no injuries after a car caught fire Saturday evening in the parking lot of the local Credit Union. “The fire appears to have originated in the area of the battery, and was confined to the engine compartment,” Daloise explained in a media release. ...
UPDATED: Lockout deadline looms as two sides fail to agree on 30-day cooling off truce
It's appears the country is headed for a disruption in the mail service. Canada Post is set to lock out members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Monday at midnight after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on how to keep bargaining. Earlier Friday, CUPW requested a 30-day cooking off period to allow the two sides...
Panhandling bylaw avoids adoption as status quo in city’s downtown set to continue
A rare 11th hour decision by city council has derailed the controversial proposed panhandling bylaw from becoming legislation. A concern about the intent of the proposed bylaw — and a call for more time to measure the effectiveness of a potential street outreach worker — was enough to have the passing of a proposed panhandling...
Selkirk College Welcomes Hospitality Industry Powerhouse to Faculty
After more than 35 years on the floor of one of the world’s most recognized hotel chains, David MacGillivray is bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to Selkirk College. This autumn, Selkirk College welcomes MacGillivray to its faculty as a new full-time instructor for the Resort & Hotel Management (RHOT) and ...
MOTI listens to Queens Bay Residents, extends consultation period
Queens Bay Residents have been given a bit of wiggle room in their quest to halt the moving of the Balfour Ferry Terminal to the Queens Bay North location. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure sent out a media release saying the "ministry is extending the public consultation period to October 6th, 2016." "Needless...
Sweet Music — Winlaw, Jewett Elementary schools saved from closure
It’s official: Winlaw and Jewett Elementary schools will continue to operate despite initial predictions of potential closure. Thanks in part to a funding grant from the province, Winlaw Elementary, located in the Slocan Valley, will remain open for business; sweet music to the ears of concerned parents, students and teachers...
