Horgan calls on residents to speak out against racism in BC, as it spikes during pandemic
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement about racist activity in British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic: “Everyone has a right to live without fear of violence or discrimination. Yet we are hearing disturbing stories of a rise in anti-Asian racist behaviour since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic....
River-watch continues in RDKB but no immediate flood threat
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Wednesday said, thankfully, major rivers and tributaries across the Boundary received minimal amounts of precipitation and experienced cooler temperatures creating favorable freshet conditions so far this week. The Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada, which called...
Sand, sandbags available for residents in Westbridge, Beaverdell, Rock Creek
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary wants residents in Westbridge, Beaverdell and Rock Creek to prepare for higher water levels in tributaries to the West Kettle River and possible flooding at low elevations. On the afternoon of May 12, Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement for southern B.C. with five...
Interest in Rossland's innovative educator rising
As online schooling becomes the new norm and students learn to navigate a new type of classroom, Rossland’s Seven Summits Centre for Learning (in BC) is thriving as local parents and high school students look for a “future-proof” solution designed to meet their current and longer term educational needs....
Gypsy moth aerial spray treatment begins May 15 outside Castlegar
The first aerial-spraying treatment to eradicate invasive gypsy moths from 167 hectares of rural land in Raspberry, north of Castlegar, will occur next week, weather permitting. The gypsy moth is destructive to native and urban forests and orchards. Without treatment, it could spread to other parts of the province and put ...
High Streamflow Advisory issued for Boundary region
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is warning Boundary residents to be careful and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks after the BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory Wednesday (May 6) afternoon. The High Streamflow Advisory warns the public that water...
In-depth: Wildfires, deforestation and flooding
Water-repellent forest floors, soil erosion and a lack of tree cover all influence how snowpack melts in the spring By Natalia Balcerzak, Local Journalism Initiative reporter for The Narwhal The arrival of spring brought a surge of warm weather to Williams Lake, in the Cariboo region of B.C., and with it a rush of...
RDKB says subdued snowmelt means steady freshet for coming days
In a media release Friday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) said Boundary residents will see river levels rise on (Friday) May 1 by midnight, then drop slightly after the weekend and start to rise again next week as temperatures again increase. “With a trend toward cooler seasonal ...
Free Virtual RAFT Employment Program: May 25—June 25
In response to COVID-19, Kootenay Career Developmenrt Society is offering our free, five-week employment program in a virtual setting! ' Job seekers can gain skills and connect with others from the comfort of their own homes. Our program offers a supportive, fun and inspiring environment focussed on job readiness for the...
The watch begins as higher flows expected in Kettle River system through the weekend
In a media release Thursday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said the watch continues of rivers as they move toward peak flows anywhere from seven to ten days from now, depending upon weather. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is activated to Level 2, with a Freshet Advanced Planning Team dedicated fulltime to...
