Local company spearheads drive to raise funds for BCSARA
The owners of Endless Adventure in Crescent Valley are spearheading a drive to help raise funds for the Kootenay chapter of the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA). Andrea and Chris Ryman believe they can alleviate pressure on these volunteers who give time to provide their extremely important service to everyone who enjoys active recreation. […]
Fireworks still prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre
The BC Wildfire Service continues to remind the public that the use of fireworks is banned in the Southeast Fire Centre. The warning is part of the Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions implemented earlier this year to help reduce wildfire risks. "Setting off fireworks is considered to be a high-risk activity,...
Fireworks still prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre
The BC Wildfire Service is reminding the public that the use of fireworks is banned in the Southeast Fire Centre, as part of the Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions implemented earlier this year to help reduce wildfire risks. Setting off fireworks is considered to be a high-risk activity, since they can easily...
UPDATED: Thunderstorm watch off again for West Kootenay
Environment Canada has called off the thunderstorm watch for the West Kootenay. Thunderstorm watch back on for West Kootenay The on-again, off-again thunderstorm watch for the West Kootenay is back on again as Environment Canada said early Wednesday morning thunderstorms could develop across the Kootenay and Columbia regions...
Selkirk College Alumna Selected for Prestigious Fairmont Hotels Leadership Program
In the two years since graduating from the Resort & Hotel Management Program (RHOT) at Selkirk College, Nelson native Kiraya Spencer has continued the pursuit of excellence in her field and recently landed a coveted spot in the prestigious Fairmont SUMMIT Leadership Program. The SUMMIT program is a launching point for top hospitality talent. Fairmont […]
Downtown demolition to make way for new Trail Riverfront Centre
The building located at 1537 Bay Avenue* (near the corner of Helena Street and Bay Avenue) is scheduled for demolition by Impact Equipment Ltd. starting July 27. The demolition process will take approximately two weeks and will occur during the hours of 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. During this time, large machinery...
UPDATE: Fatal accident closes Trail highway
Police have released that the victim of a fatal accident in Trail this morning was a 27-year-old female motorcycle driver, a Fruitvale resident, who collided with a small SUV. The driver of the SUV was uninjured. Previous coverage: A person has been killed after a motor vehicle accident this morning, according to RCMP Sgt. ...
Hunters beware — government grounds drones
The Province has strengthened regulations to ensure that hunters do not use flying drones to help them track wildlife, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced Friday. The Province amended the Wildlife Act hunting regulation, making it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone,...
Guns seized in Merritt not connected to gun robbery in Trail
A dramatic smash-and-grab gun robbery at the Trail Canadian Tire early Thursday morning has no relationship to a seizure of guns in Merritt the following day, according to RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk. (For full coverage of Trail incident, click here). Moskaluk indicated that, while 12 guns are still missing after the Trail robbery,...
Police ask for public help after fatal crash in Fruitvale
Police are requesting public assistance in their investigation of a fatal accident last week in our region. The RCMP press release is as follows: West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing to investigate a vehicle crash that occurred on July 14, on Highway 3b near Fruitvale. A 26-year-old male died as a result of injuries sustained […]
