Cougar-coyote confusion clarified by cops
Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said Teck Cominco kindly allowed him to enter their reservoir compound to photograph a “cougar” decoy that made healdines yesterday – only to discover it was a coyote, not a cougar (as seen above). “Due to the popularity of the story, and media inquiries, I was able to […]
BC, US team up to fight Asian Giant hornet (so-called 'murder hornet') influx
The Asian giant hornet, an invasive pest that threatens pollinators and ignores international borders, is the focus of an international effort to eradicate it in the Pacific Northwest. That is why in the coming year, British Columbia, the State of Washington and U.S. federal agencies are collaborating on plans to track, trap...
Permanent increase to assistance rates helps people in need, with $175 hike for some
More than 300,000 British Columbians will benefit from the largest-ever permanent increase to income assistance and disability assistance rates and the first-ever increase to the senior’s supplement. Starting with payments issued in April 2021, individuals on income assistance and disability assistance will automatically...
Seed production set to grow in regions around B.C.
B.C. seed producers may soon be able to access new seed processing equipment in up to a dozen BC Food Hub Network facilities. This equipment will increase production of high-quality vegetable, grain and plant seed and support B.C.’s food system. FarmFolk CityFolk will lead the ministry-funded BC Seed Hub feasibility study to...
Long serving Commissionaire celebrated for his dedicated service with the Mounties in the Kootenays
It is not every day a Detachment Commander has the honour of recognizing the long service of an employee. Last Friday Salmo RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr had the pleasure of doing just that. On March 5, 2021 Cpl. Darryl Orr presented Thomas Peter Robinson, a Commissionaire, with a special plaque recognizing 16 years of dedicated...
Grand Forks Woman Shakes-it-Up After Winning BC 50/50 Ticket
The BC Lottery Corporation said in a media release that a Grand Forks resident couldn’t believe the scan of a BC 50/50 ticket landed exactly $55,896.50 from a draw on February 7, 2021. “I was at home after coming back from a walk with my husband,” Diana Verigin recalled. “I scanned the ticket using the BCLC Lotto! app on my...
RDKB Board Meeting Highlights — Search for Human Resources Advisor
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors held meetings for February, discussing several items to report. The next board meeting is March 31, 2021 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. New Human Resources Advisor to be Hired The Board approved the addition of a full-time human resources advisor to the RDKB staff this...
Rossland Arena Society waits on Kraft Hockeyville 2021 judging
The Rossland Arena Society continues to play the waiting game as judges make the final tally to see which city proceed to the next round of the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 contest. Rossland Arena Society president Ona Stanton said the four finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 contest will be announced March 20th. “A HUGE thanks...
DriveSmartBC: Steering Wheel Hand Placement
There were some students in my Elder College class last week that were surprised to learn that it was no longer generally acceptable to hold the steering wheel with your hands in the 10 and 2 position. Who would have thought that how to hold your vehicle's steering wheel would change, or that it even mattered? After sharing...
Council Proclaims March 12 as “Trail Smoke Eaters World Championship Teams Day”
Trail City Council has proclaimed March 12th of each year as “Trail Smoke Eaters World Championship Teams Day” in the City of Trail. On March 12, 1961, the Trail Smoke Eaters defied all odds to bring home the prestigious title of World Champions for the second time, following in the footsteps of their hockey idols, the 1939...
