The state of the reserve: regional health board to debate future of growing reserve fund
A reserve fund once set up to purchase and finance capital projects is creating an embarrassment of riches for the region’s health board. The West Kootenay Boundary Regional Health District board (WKBRHD) will be deliberating this month on what to do with a reserve fund that has grown to $9.3 million, nearly exceeding the $10...
Changes at Victorian Community Health Centre a step in right direction
It's been a long time coming, but changes are in store for the Victorian Community Health Centre (VCHC) in Kaslo, with plans to increase primary care services to seven days a week. Beginning in April, the changes will give residents the option to see a physician on Saturday and Sunday, statutory holidays however will remain...
Avalanche Awareness Day at Red
Avalanche Awareness Day is planned for Saturday, January 16, 10 AM to 3 PM, outside the Base Lodge at Red Mountain Resort. This free event, hosted by Rossland & District Search and Rescue, offers hands-on avalanche safety gear clinics, competitions for kids, demonstrations, races, and prizes. Those interested should dress...
There can only be one: RDCK moves towards one recreation pass that fits all for its facilities
One recreation pass in the Regional District of Central Kootenay will now give the holder access to all the recreation facilities in the district, for one price. Earlier this month the RDCK board passed a motion to pave the way for the first region-wide wellness pass, giving the holder access to all four facilities in […]
Nelsonite still fighting against chronic Lyme disease but needs public support to continue the battle
Nelson native Ross Steed continues his fight against chronic Lyme disease. To help with this courageous battle, Steed’s family has set up a YOUCARING Compassionate Crowdfunding campaign to help get Ross back to visit the Hansa clinic in Kansas for three weeks of treatment. “I’m really very unwell from the effects of chronic...
BC Coroners Services looking for community coroners in Nelson/Trail region
Want a job? However, before running out to apply, remember one of the first requirements is you can’t be squeamish around dead bodies. The BC Coroners Services is looking for community coroners for eight regions of the province including Nelson/Trail. “Community coroners work on an as-needed basis,” said the Ministry of Justice...
Paris Climate Summit — New Deal Signals Fossil Fuel Era Coming To An End
The world is watching to see what comes out of the Paris climate summit. Montana Burgess is the West Kootenay EcoSociety's Community Organizer. She's attending the Paris UN climate summit with the Climate Action Network delegation and is reporting back to the West Kootenays on developments at the negotiations and what they ...
Montana Burgess — Faith in the Paris climate summit
The world is watching to see what comes out of the Paris climate summit. Montana Burgess is the West Kootenay EcoSociety's Community Organizer. She's attending the Paris UN climate summit with the Climate Action Network delegation and is reporting back to the West Kootenays on developments at the negotiations and what they ...
Some Canadians line up for more than 18 weeks for surgery says The Fraser Institute
The median wait time for Canadians seeking medically necessary surgery or other therapeutic treatment remains stagnant for the third consecutive year, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study, an annual survey of physicians from across...
Rossland Recreation: More Public Skating for the Holidays
REC Dept. over the Holidays During the week of December 21st to 27th, the REC Dept. will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:00-4:00pm, December 21-23. The Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24th. During the second week of the Holidays, the Dept. will be open Monday, December 28th to Thursday, December […]
