CBT and Fortis plugging local communities into energy savings
Several West Kootenay communities will soon be reducing their carbon footprint thanks to $168,000 support from Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC. Over the next year, participating local governments will work alongside the Community Energy Association (CEA) which will provide expert support to help communities, in FortisBC’s...
Local CO Jason Hawkes saves family in distress on Kootenay Lake
By Zaynab Mohommad, The Nelson Daily A friend in need is surely a friend in deed. A vacationing family is thankful for the quick actions of local Conservation Officer Jason Hawkes after their boat took on water across from the Kaslo Municipal Campground on the afternoon of (Tuesday) June 30th. “You have to be very […]
Nelson Pilots rolls out red carpet to BC Float Plane Association
The came, they landed and they all had a great time. The British Columbia Float Plane Association (BCFA) fly-in and annual general meeting was a tremendous success as a large contingent of participants and planes took over the Nelson Airport for the weekend. “A few of the members came to Nelson last year for the […]
'Burn off operation' responsible for huge column of smoke coming from Sitkum Creek Wildfire; Martin Mars helps fight Akokli Creek fire on East Shore of Kootenay Lake
Residents concerned about the huge column of smoke coming from the Sitkum Creek wildfire north of Nelson Saturday afternoon can be rest assured BC Wildfire Service crews have everything under control. Fire Information Officer for the Southeast Fire Centre, Karlie Shaughnessy, told The Nelson Daily the smoke is due to “burn ...
Sitkum Creek wildfire keeps on growing
The Southeast Fire Centre is now reporting the Sitkum Creek Wildfire is estimated at 530 hectares. The active, interface wildfire, which started July 4, is listed at 50 percent contained. It’s located four kilometers north of Kootenay Lake, between Sitkum and Duhamel Creeks on the North Shore. The BC Wildfire Service has recently reduced the […]
Residents rally with petition for boat launch in the Taghum/Blewett area
A grass roots petition is gaining the attention of the region’s biggest employer as residents of Taghum, Beasley, Blewett and Bonnington band together in the hope of creating a legal boat launch access point on Kootenay Lake west of Nelson. With the impromptu Taghum boat launch on Fisherman’s Pit Road — 12 kilometres west of […]
Gas leak on Vernon Street forces evacuation of several Nelson businesses
Emergency personal were kept busy Thursday morning in Nelson when a gas line ruptured forcing evacuation of several business surrounding the intersection of Hall and Vernon Streets. The call came into Nelson Fire Department shortly after 10 a.m. that crews working on the Stores to Shores project ruptured a connection on a...
Trail cadet on training course in Cold Lake
Cadet Noah Lucht, a resident of Warfield and member of 531 Squadron, City of Trail, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is currently on the Basic Aviation Course at the Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC) Cold Lake. CSTC Cold Lake is located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, AB The Basic Aviation Course provides cadets an opportunity […]
CBT annual report shows $22 mill invested in Basin
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to announce 2014/15 was another year of strong support to the area it serves in the Columbia Basin. Over the year the organization delivered nearly $22 million in programs and services to communities and residents, $17 million in new loans to Basin businesses...
Gas leak shuts down city block in downtown Nelson
A gas leak has forced businesses to evacuate and traffic to be rerouted, away from the intersection of Hall and Vernon Streets in downtown Nelson. The call came in at roughly 10:30 a.m. The Nelson Fire Department and Fortis responded, evacuating nearby businesses. It is believed the gas line was damaged during sewer work...
