'Why trash a beautiful piece of nature' — everyone is not happy with the proposed changes to the Balfour Ferry Terminal
Back in 1970, about the same time rumours began circulating that the provincial government was considering changing the location of the Kootenay Lake ferry terminal in Balfour, Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell penned the hit single, Big Yellow Taxi. A verse in the song made referenced to paving paradise in favour of...
SNOWPACK TRENDS AND WATER SUPPLIES
Last year our area had deeper snow in the hills, to the delight of skiers and others who play in the snow. In March, our snowpack was 7% above the historical "normal" level. And yet, it melted away very quickly in the warm spring; just one month later, our snowpack was only 69% of normal for that time. So far we've been ...
NON-TRADITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
The Greater Trail Community Skills Centre (Skills Centre) and Bock and Associates, with funding provided by Status of Women Canada, are working on a project to increase non-traditional opportunities for women in the mining and refining sectors. Teck Trail Operations is participating in the project as an active partner, hosting...
FLUSH AND FORGET? OR, WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
HAVE YOUR SAY ON SEWAGE: Regional District Seeks Input on Future of Sewage Treatment in Greater Trail system The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is in the process of solidifying a long-term plan for sewage management in the Greater Trail area. The RDKB’s current sewage treatment facility, the Columbia Pollution...
Kokanee restocking efforts show promise as B.C. launches detailed recovery plan
Following reports of a high survival rate for kokanee eggs planted into the Kootenay Lake spawning channel at Meadow creek and additional fry releases, the Province has launched a comprehensive action plan to guide the ongoing recovery of local kokanee stocks, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today. As part […]
NDP pressures Trudeau government to decriminalize marijuana — now
The federal New Democrats used its opposition time Monday in the House of Parliament to petition the Liberal government to decriminalize pot before it is legalized. Kootenay/Columbia MP Wayne Stetski said the Liberals have flip-flopped on the issue since winning the election last year and now is the time to make move forward...
UPDATE: Coroner releases name of ATV fatality
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died following an ATV incident near Castlegar on June 11. She was Nicole Anne Rodrigues, 32, of Castlegar. Rodrigues was the operator of an ATV that was travelling on the Gladstone Forest Service Road about 40 kilometres from Castlegar on the afternoon of June...
Forum This Fall to Explore New Approaches to Freshwater Decision-Making in BC
With yet another season of drought facing many B.C. residents, the need to manage our water wisely is greater than ever. Fortunately, the evolving freshwater movement in British Columbia is primed for a breakthrough on protecting this most precious resource, which could serve as a model for the rest of the country. Across...
River Talks — Stirring the waters of the Columbia River Treaty
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has been researching and writing about the history and politics of water in the upper Columbia Basin since 2005. Her book on the Columbia River Treaty, A River Captured, is expected to be released in a few months. Recently, her travelling exhibit on the Columbia River Treaty, curated for Touchstones...
Obituary: Tracy Barabonoff
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Tracy Barabonoff who passed on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 in Castlegar, BC. Tracy was born on August 20th, 1981 in Castlegar BC. She is survived by parents Clarence and Liane, sisters Carrie (Allen) and Michelle, stepfamily Donna, Caroline, and Rayann, as well as many […]
