McCuaig family cat Dottie survives cougar encounter in Uphill
According to the common myth a cat is able to endure, continue, or survive despite a near encounter with death or disaster because cats have Nine lives. The McCuaig family cat Dottie, definitely has a few more left after a Sunday evening encounter with a cougar in Nelson. The incident unfolded at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday (October 5, 2020) when […]
BC records 161 new Covid-19 cases overnight, three new deaths
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 161 new cases, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 9,381 cases in...
BC records 125 new cases overnight, residents urged to respond with compassion and empathy
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 125 new cases, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 9,138 cases in British Columbia. “There are 1,284 active […]
Kootenay Savings Leads Effort to Bridge Digital Divide for Selkirk College Students
Technology is an essential element of today’s post-secondary landscape and to help learners struggling to equip themselves properly, Selkirk College has reached out to the greater community for assistance. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an effective illuminator of strengths and weaknesses across all areas of society. Over the...
RDCK to open indoor pools — pre-registration required, no drop-ins allowed
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Community Services continues to work on getting facilities open to the public. The most recent announcement by the RDCK said staff and management are working towards a return to aquatics with the opening of indoor pools in Castlegar, Creston and Nelson targeted for Tuesday, October 13th. The RDCK […]
BC records 267 cases over weekend, three new deaths
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing three 24-hour reporting periods. In the first reporting period from Sept. 25...
Trail Regional Airport Receives funding for Automated Weather Observation System
The City of Trail is pleased to announce the Trail Regional Airport (YZZ) will receive $65,000 in grant funding from the BC Air Access Program towards the purchase and installation of an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS). The complete system will cost $90,000 and the City will fund the remaining $25,000 as part of...
BC records 148 new cases, officials encourage residents to "do your part"
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 148 new cases, including 12 epi-linked cases, for a total of 8,543 cases in...
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: Halloweening happily despite Covid concerns - with a costume contest
Halloween is a favourite holiday for many locals (myself included), but Covid-19 has brought a chillingly real kind of fear to the festivities. Does this mean we have to cancel Halloween altogether? Will this year be only a ghost of Halloweens past? Not at all – but we do have to get more creative than we ever have before to...
