Canada and FCM Announce Support for Net Zero Energy Ready Affordable Housing in Rossland
Everyone in Canada deserves a safe, affordable, and sustainable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in communities to provide sustainable and affordable housing for Rossland residents. John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale—Langley...
RDKB hosts Flood Planning Workshop for local farmers
Help is on hand for those who work the land across the Kootenays and Boundary region. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has joined forces with the Climate and Agriculture Initiative BC to deliver a free virtual workshop for local farmers, producers and ranchers on Tuesday, March 17 at 9 am – 11.30 am (PDT). ...
A far away war hits close to home in the Kootenays
Late in February, on the day that Russia invaded Ukraine, Stepan Hevak of Castlegar, British Columbia, tried to celebrate his daughter’s fourth birthday. It was nearly impossible to feel joy, as he and his wife Iryna are Ukrainian and were deeply saddened by the news of war. “Her birthday was Feb. 23. That’s when they […]
Rossland’s 125th Year Birthday Celebration Begins March 18, 2022
The City of Rossland will be turning 125 years old on Friday March 18, 2022. To kick things off thing off right in honor of this celebration a special logo has been created and The City of Rossland will be giving away free hot chocolate, stickers, and promotional items at Harry Lefevre square on Friday from 1pm to 4pm. The ...
Hey kids, help the RCMP name the puppy
In support of the RCMP Name the Puppy contest, the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) is inviting the media to a photo opportunity at BC RCMP headquarters at 10 a.m. on March 10, 2021. Several puppy recruits in training will be in attendance along with Police Service Dog Kanto and his handler Constable Ross...
Virtual career fair highlights great opportunities in Interior Health
Interior Health’s next virtual career fair will be held March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. This fair will be aimed at all positions in Interior Health (IH). Those interested in attending can book an online one-on-one session and meet their recruiter to learn about opportunities for Aboriginal careers, environmental public...
Selkirk College Hosts Community Dialogue for Peace
Community members shaken by the horrendous invasion of Ukraine are invited to the Mir Centre for Peace at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus on Sunday afternoon to take part in a dialogue for peace. The dialogue is intended as a safe space for sharing thoughts, feelings, prayers, questions, ideas, knowledge and care. All ...
Special OP/ED Series; Health care workers talk climate change
I grew up in Castlegar and returned to the Kootenays 8 years ago with my partner and children after completing my education and training as a GP. We moved back to Nelson to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with our children. Although it has been wonderful to be back in the Kootenays, I have noticed that the weather has changed....
Local Hospice launches training sessions to recruit a new wave of volunteers
The Greater Trail Hospice Society is launching a variety of free training opportunities for local people to become grief support and hospice volunteers that will run throughout March, April and May. The move is part of a wider drive to recruit a new wave of hospice volunteers who want to give back to their local communities,...
Proposed additions to Kootenay Boundary BC Parks protect local wildlife habitats, ecosystems
New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson, Katrine Conroy, and Roly Russell say new land additions to Provincial Parks in the Kootenay and Boundary regions will protect diverse wildlife habitat and ecosystems thanks to new legislation introduced by the BC NDP government earlier today. “People are passionate about protecting our...
