Canada’s forest products industry: an environmental leader
As celebrate United Nations International Day of Forests Saturday (March 21) Canada can feel proud that its forest products industry has become a world leader in environmental credentials. For an industry that was admittedly once an environmental offender, the past few decades have been a remarkable journey. To start, the ...
Lower Kootenay Indian Band to purchase Ainsworth Hot Springs
Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is getting a new owner. Chief Jason Louie made the announcement in a press release Thursday that the Lower Kootenay Indian Band is purchasing the popular tourist destination on Kootenay Lake in April 2015. The purchase price made available in the media release. Chief Louie said this is an important...
LETTERS in support of MAPP
Editor's note: The Boundary Sentinel has been sent multiple Letters in support of the MAPP project. They've been compiled here, so reader's can see them all at once. Any new letters supporting this project will be added to the top of this page in the order they are submitted. ***** Re: Letter of Support for MAAP Dear Mayor...
COMMENT: Linda Larson talks road construction, tourism, budget and sports
With spring comes road construction and I’m pleased to see the walkway on Lakehill Road in Kaleden underway. While many great people in the community have supported the project, I want to personally thank volunteer Kim Dennis for all her help and collaboration in getting this project to the top of the list for the Ministry ...
LETTER: Thanks from South Okanagan teams
Dear Editor, On behalf of the South Okanagan Minor Hockey Associations three Rep teams who are playing in the BC Hockey Provincials, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank the communities who have shown overwhelming support and pride in these players who live in Oliver, Osoyoos, OK Falls, Keremeos, Midway, Greenwood, Princeton,...
AGLG Report on Rossland, Part 2, Released
The Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) has just released Part 2 of the City of Rossland’s audit, which focused on Capital Procurement Projects and Asset Management. The report concludes that the City needs to build on the asset management work it has already started and to move forward with creating an Asset Management...
'Unique' trafficking charge stayed for Nelson activist
A charge of trafficking cannabis seeds was stayed by the federal crown counsel in BC Supreme Court Monday, just before jury selection was to begin. Nelson resident Tom Prior was to stand trial on one count of trafficking for allegedly selling cannabis seeds to an undercover Nelson City Police officer in January, 2013. Prior...
Council approves plan to put $184,000 for NDCC in reserves, Newell says funding is being used as a 'weapon'
Nelson city council has decided to play ball with the RDCK and keep the $184,000 grant for the Nelson and District Community Centre (NDCC) on the table, but with conditions that don’t sit well with RDCK Area F Director Tom Newell. After the city decided to withdraw the $184,000 earlier this year due to concerns about the...
PODCAST: How to get great stories about your business in the world's biggest publications with Fiona Richads of Cartolina
About the podcast: The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker of AZcreative for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The podcast is a weekly series of 30 minute conversations with some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. You can CLICK PLAY on the triangle...
Early spring-like weather leads to early tick season
Despite Mother Nature's last gasp at winter Sunday, it's evident spring weather is here already. And with the early arrival comes more time outside enjoying the wonderful outdoor weather and activities. Howver, the change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes...
