RDKB Board Highlights include Transit, Krestova and New Fire Chiefs
Amendment to Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Establishment To address the growth in ridership and the demand for more services, the Board approved an amendment to the Kootenay Lake West Transit Service, which proposes a 3-to-5% increase in the cost of operations over the next five years. This ensures the sustainability of...
RDKB to get moving on Green Corridor thanks to Active Transportation Network Planning Grant
Transportation will get greener in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) thanks to a $50,000 Active Transportation Network Planning Grant from the Province of BC. The funds, combined with a $50,000 contribution from the RDKB, will lead to the development of the Lower Columbia Rolling Green Ribbon (see image above),...
Winter tire regulations now in effect
With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all vehicles on most British Columbia highways to increase travel safety until spring. Winter tires are required for travel on: all...
RDKB starts moving on Green Corridor
Transportation will get greener in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) thanks to a $50,000 Active Transportation Network Planning Grant from the Province of BC. The funds, combined with a $50,000 contribution from the RDKB, will lead to the development of the Lower Columbia Rolling Green Ribbon (see image), a ...
Celebrate local watershed by participating in WaterWalk
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., join the Rossland Streamkeepers for a “WaterWalk” to celebrate the local watershed. This free, family friendly event is all about getting outside and exploring the Trail Creek watershed. You can start your WaterWalk at one of the three trailhead stations - in...
Trail receives funding from the B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Program
The City of Trail is pleased to announce it has received $41,125 in grant funding from the B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Program for the development of an Active Transportation Plan. The City has allocated funding within its 2021 Capital Plan to match this amount for a total expenditure of $82,250 for the project....
Two escape major injury in Nancy Greene crash
Two local adults are lucky to have only minor injuries after a car crash near Nancy Greene Park, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Sept. 19,Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle incident located on Hwy 3B, near Nancy Greene Lake Provincial Park." Wicentowich said. "A 2003 grey...
NDP Dick Cannings re-elected in South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Richard Cannings is heading back to Ottawa to represent the riding in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay. In an election that mirrored one in 2019, the NDP candidate defeated Helena Konanz of the Conservative Party for the second consecutive time by more than 3,600 (24,759 total) votes. The South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding,...
Drought fallout: Weakened trees and La Niña could mean more fall storm outages
A new BC Hydro report outlines how drought-weakened trees coupled with stormier La Niña weather conditionsmay result inmore power outages this fall and winter. In the report titled, “The perfect storm: How summer drought could mean severe fall storm fallout,” BC Hydro meteorologistspredict this summer’s record-breaking...
New co-director leadership at regional economic development office
Economic activity is ramping up in the Lower Columbia region, as two new directors lead the charge. Rebecca Richards has been appointed Director of the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) in partnership with Jacomien van Tonder, Director of Metal Tech Alley. Their co-directorship responds to both entities’ increasing...
