Castlegar man killed by train
A Castlegar man was killed by a train Saturday, according to a press release issued by RCMP Cpl. Jason Olney Tuesday afternoon. "On Sept. 1, ... at about (1:30 p.m.), Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of a missing person, he said. "Shortly after receiving the report, RCMP located the missing 54-year-old male of Castlegar....
From the Hill - MP speaks to wildfires
It’s now official — 2018 has just become British Columbia’s second worst forest fire season in history, second only to last year. Residents have endured weeks of heavy smoke, some have been evacuated from their communities, and some have unfortunately lost their homes. Businesses have suffered as tourists leave or stay away,...
RDKB Wildfire update for Aug. 27
Overview · Thirty-three addresses remain on Evacuation Alert in the RDKB in near the Horns Mountain / Santa Rosa fire. · Temperatures early this week will remain cooler than normal. Over the last two days the West Kootenays has seen some rain, the Boundary however has not received much. There is a chance of...
OP/ED: Don't worry, Spokane, Canada's blowing a lot of smoke, too
Caleb Moon is a 29-year-old yard master for a railroad in Spokane, and the creator of the Facebook event entitled, “Blow Spokane’s Smoke Away to Canada.” The event description is as follows, “There are roughly 550,000 residents of the Spokane, Washington metropolitan area (per worldpopulationreview.com). To get rid of this ...
RDKB Wildfire Update, Aug. 21, 3:45 p.m.
Overview · There are currently more than 151 fires burning within the Southeast Fire Centre. · Evacuation alert rescinded for 22 addresses near the Toronto Creek Fire as that fire is now under control. · 58 addresses remain on Evacuation Alert in the RDKB in two areas near the Santa Rosa and Lynch Creek...
Wildfire near China Creek 22 hectares in size
A wildfire was discovered yesterday six km northwest of Genelle and about seven km west of Blueberry, according to Fire Information Officer Ashley Davidoff. “It’s roughly 22 hectares in size,” Davidoff said, adding the blaze is believed to be lightning-caused. “Resources on site today include ground crews and two bucketing ...
Co-Curricular Record Gives Selkirk College Students Job Advantage
Selkirk College is recognizing the importance employers place on soft skills with Co-Curricular Record (CCR), a new program that supports invaluable post-secondary learning taking place outside the classroom. When students return to campus this fall, they will be able to earn official co-curricular credit for participating ...
Environment Canada calling for cool temperatures and rain this weekend
The Air Quality Index in Castlegar has improved to ‘unhealthy’ from yesterday’s ‘hazardous – a dramatic improvement, but that’s the least of today’s good news. Environment Canada is now calling for low temperatures and rain over the weekend, beginning Thursday night, and carrying on, potentially, through until at least Monday...
Good news from RDKB, 22 addresses no longer on evac alert
On the advice of the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded an evacuation alert for 22 addresses near the Toronto Creek Fire, on the east side of the Granby River Valley. The Toronto Creek Fire is now fully contained and guarded, and classified as under control by the BC Wildfire Service....
RDKB Update: Fire danger remains extreme across entire Kootenay Boundary
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre continues to monitor the wildfire situation in the Boundary region, RDKB staff said there are currently more than 151 fires burning within the Southeast Fire Centre with 80 addresses remaining on Evacuation Alert in the region, including three areas near...
