Investment brings new support to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and communities where they live
The Province is investing $1.6 billion in a fall and winter preparedness plan that will significantly build upon and strengthen measures that respond to the health-care requirements of COVID-19. The plan will provide new support to seniors in long-term care homes and assisted-living facilities, by ensuring more British...
GLOWS Launches First Bilingual Science & Tech Program in the Kootenays
For Science Week 2020, GLOWS will highlight Kootenay Biodiversity with unique multimedia educational programming The GLOWS (Growing & Learning Opportunities with STEAM) youth program, run by KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) is launching its first ever bilingual program, BiodiversiTV Multimedia...
Kootenay communities take note: 10-year-old inspires others to 'climb for Alzheimers'
Not many 10-year-olds would consider spending their birthday climbing the 2,830 steps up the notoriously challenging Grouse Grind® – but young fundraiser Talia Yorish is determined to make a difference. 2020 marks the her third time in the Climb for Alzheimer’s, a fundraising challenge to raise awareness and funds for the...
Woodcarving symposium in Rossland
Rossland’s first Wood Carving Symposium is September 11-13. This unique event brings three local artists to downtown Rossland where three new wooden sculptures will be created for Centennial Trail. The sculptures will be carved live so the community can witness the process, from concept through to fruition. The ...
Remains of missing Wilmer man found by Columbia Valley RCMP
The search for a missing Wilmer man ended today in tragedy following the discovery of his remains. Martin Baker was last seen on Sept. 2, 2020, when he departed his Wilmer home with his Pitbull cross Rusty for a walk. Concerned for his well-being, RCMP launched a search and activated Search and Rescue crews, who scoured the...
Important information for BC renters during COVID-19 times
British Columbia’s maximum annual allowable rent increase for 2021 is set at 1.4%, which is less than half of what it would have been prior to changes made by the Province in 2018. Prior to that change, the previous government allowed rent increases to be the rate of inflation, plus an additional 2%. By removing […]
Columbia River levels to rise by roughly 2.5 feet Friday
BC Hydro is advising the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place on Friday, Sept. 4: Date Time Change From To Friday, September 4 7:30 a.m. ↑ 1,416 m3/s 50,000 ft3/s 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 8:30 a.m. ↑ 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 1,699 m3/s 60,000 ft3/s 9:30 a.m. ↑ 1,699...
Angst over school opening?
School opening: Parents of school children have been kept well-informed by their local school districts and schools, but many others have been wondering about the safety of our community’s children and all those who interact with them. Many parents are concerned, as well, that the increase in potential exposure by way of ...
'Pirate' trails a problem on Deerpark Hill
Rossland, BC. Teck is reminding all users of the Deerpark Hill area, located on Teck lands, that unauthorized trail-building and unauthorized off-road vehicle use is strictly prohibited in the area. Rossland is a popular spot for recreationalists using authorized trails. Unfortunately, there has been unauthorized...
The new Emergency Department at KBRH is open for service
Effective Tuesday, September 1, people who live in the Kootenay Boundary region can now access the updated emergency department (ED) at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail. “I am pleased to see this portion of renovations at KBRH open to patients. The emergency department and electrical redevelopment...
