Province to introduce legislation to prevent future governments from using ICBC surpluses as 'ATM'
The Province is poised to introduce legislation that will prevent any B.C. government from directing ICBC to make payments to government from its excess optional insurance capital. This will ensure that any future surpluses remain with ICBC to be used for the benefit of drivers. “For many years, the old government treated...
River levels to go down almost three feet Saturday
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably Saturday, February 29th: · At 7 a.m., the discharge rate will decrease from approximately 1,133 cubic metres per second (40,000 cubic feet per second) to about 991 cubic metres per second (35,000 cubic...
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for the South Slocan Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has rescinded a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for users on the South Slocan Water System. The system is located in the community of South Slocan Village approximately 30 km southwest of Nelson and is within RDCK Electoral Area H. The Dam Restaurant is across Highway 3A and is supplied […]
Navigational Lock at Hugh Keenleyside remains closed for repairs
Earlier this year, the floating guidewall at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam was damaged. The guidewall is critical to ensure safe access into the navigational lock from Arrow Lakes Reservoir. At this time, work to repair the guidewall is still underway and the navigational lock remains closed for recreational use. We anticipate that the lock […]
Calling all kids: RCMP Name That Puppy Contest!
The chosen names will be given to 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta. The 13 children whose names are selected will each receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they named, a plush dog named Justice and an RCMP water bottle. Contest rules are simple Names...
Golden lives up to its name as great-grandma from Sask wins lotto
Lillian Williamson’s decision to stop for gas in Golden, B.C., en route to visit her new great-grandson in Kelowna, is filling her with excitement after she matched all four numbers playing the Extra on Saturday’s Lotto 6/49 draw, for a $500,000 golden win. “I feel numb,” Lillian said from BCLC’s Kamloops prize claim office....
City of Trail unveils 2020 budget for public input
The City of Trail's 2020 Budget Presentation will be made on Monday, Feb. 24, at the Regular Meeting of City Council starting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and the Public is invited and encouraged to attend. Access to Council Chambers is through the second floor side door (Spokane Street) of City Hall, 1394 Pine Avenue. The...
Notification of flow changes for Friday and Saturday
BC Hydro would like to notify the public about changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place on Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22: · At 7 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, the discharge rate will increase from approximately 807 cubic metres per second (28,500 cubic feet per second) to...
UPDATE: Body of missing Slocan man recovered
The body of a Slocan man has been found nearly a month after him being reported missing, according to RCMP Cpl. Jamie Moffat. "On Feb.19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., RCMP responded to the area of the bridge near Main Street, in the Village of Slocan, after being informed by a pedestrian of the discovery of a deceased individual...
Seniors protest lost and inadequate services, residential care
UPDATE: Regarding the shuttle service at the hospital, IHA assures us "that the shuttle service will remain in place while work on the new drop off area at the redeveloped front entrance continues. "Once completed, the new drop off area will allow people to drop off loved ones right at the entrance. Buses will also use the...
