ANKORS Nelson concerned contaminated drugs may turn up in West Kootenay/Boundary
Staff at ANKORS (AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society) in Nelson is concerned that contaminated drugs found in the Kamloops area may have made its way to Nelson, Castlegar and Grand Forks. ANKORS issued the Drug Alert Monday after contaminated cocaine turned up in the Kamloops region, prompting Interior Health to issue an overdose […]
Police seek witnesses to fatal MVI near Thrums Saturday
A local woman has died after a head-on collision near Thrums Saturday, According to RCMP West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Chad Badry. Badry said police responded to a call just after 3 p.m. "A Toyota Corolla and a Mazda Protege collided after the Corolla crossed the centre line," Badry said, adding the driver of the Corolla,...
Investigation launched into alleged 'racist games' in B.C. hospitals
Premier John Horgan and Minister of Health Adrian Dix are both speaking out today against alleged 'racist games' being played in some B.C. emergency rooms, in which doctors/nurses would try to guess patients' blood alcohol levels, particularly those of Indigenous patients. In a press conference Friday, Dix declined to identify...
Save our bee swarms with one phone call
The West Kootenay Beekeepers have compiled a honeybee "SWARM RESCUE LIST" for our region, and I am the swarm rescue contact person should you come across one this year. May-July is the time of year when honeybee colonies are most likely to swarm in our region. If you discover a swarm, please contact me and I will get in touch...
Two Rossland students, one from Montrose and one from Crawford Bay awarded Neil Muth Memorial Scholarships
Ayla Diebitsch from Rossland, Jay Maloney from Rossland, Nigel Burk from Montrose and Joli Mwinyi from Crawford Bay will each receive a $2,500 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship to continue their education. “We were so moved and inspired by all of the applicants who shared their stories with us,” said Cathy Muth,...
River levels to increase by 2 feet, extra care is advised
BC Hydro is advising the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place today and tomorrow: Date Time Change From To Tuesday, June 16 6:00 p.m. h 425 m3/s 15,000 ft3/s 566 m3/s 20,000 ft3/s Wednesday, June 17 8:00 a.m. h 566 m3/s 20,000 ft3/s 708 m3/s 25,000 ft3/s 9:00 a.m. h 708...
Better access to gaming grants help communities during pandemic
The Province is making changes to the Community Gaming Grants (CGG) program to make it easier for non-profit organizations to adapt and continue to provide vital services to British Columbians. The changes will help the many vulnerable people who are particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic has highlighted...
RCMP officer shares personal experiences of racism and discrimination
Recently, police across Canada, including some of our RCMP officers were asked by the Toronto Star to share their personal experiences and perspectives on the issue of racism and discrimination. You can find a link to the story here: Toronto Star BC RCMP Sergeant Veronica Fox was one of those officers who responded to the...
Trail Riverfront Centre, Re-Opens June 15 - Reduced Hours and Limited Services
The City of Trail is continuing with its phased approach to re-open City facilities and amenities. These re-opening plans include enhanced operating protocols that demonstrate the highest level of continued COVID-19 preventative measures for our employees and patrons. On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Trail Riverfront Centre will...
City of Trail Playgrounds and Spray Park Re-Open Thursday, June 11
The City of Trail Parks & Recreation Department is re-opening City-owned playgrounds* and the Gyro Park spray park starting Thursday, June 11, 2020 as part of the City’s COVID-19 plan to carefully re-open its outdoor amenities with a phased approach. *Please note the playground structure at Haley Park complex and the swing...
