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...
Trail armoury to get $1 million
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Kemball Armoury in Trail is getting $1 million for numerous upgrades to the facility over the next two years, according to an announcement made Tuesday by MP David Wilks, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence. ""I am pleased to be here today at the Trail...
Trail city council decisions for July 13
Governance and Operations Committee meeting highlights Council approved the contract award for the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre Roof Replacement Project to Trail Roofing in the amount of $395,000. Council also authorized staff to proceed and provide Council with further reporting should the repair exceed the projected contingency of $50,000. Council approved the contract award […]
LETTER: Flick your butt out the window, lose your car?
This wildfire season has been one of the most challenging in recent memory. As of July 14, fire crews have responded to 1,083 fires throughout the province - compared to 523 at the same time a year ago. Of those fires, we know over one-third are human caused. That's 375 fires, leading to an estimated 43,718 hectares going up...
Feds investment pays dividends to Kootenay Region Mining and Metals Industry
David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, Tuesday announced a $748,601 investment to the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) to establish a metallurgical industry development accelerator in ...
Province provides wildfire update
With 175 wildfires burning around B.C., down from just over 200 on Tuesday, the Province continues to caution all British Columbians to be diligent with fire safety and to report all wildfires to authorities. Update on fire activity and impacts: There were a total of 10 new wildfires in B.C. yesterday, down four from Monday. […]
Beasley Fire Department praised for quick response to early morning car fire
A Beasley man is crediting the quick response of the local volunteer fire department for preventing what could have been a catastrophic incident early Wednesday morning. Jamie Gavin, of Beasley, woke to the sound of his dog barking at the back door of his house in the 4600 block of Beasley Road 1:40 a.m. Wednesday. […]
British Columbia Float Plane Association hosts AGM in Nelson this weekend
The skies over Nelson will be filled this weekend with planes participating in the annual British Columbia Float Plane Association (BCFA) fly-in and annual general meeting. Plane will be begin to arrive Friday for the three-day event. Approximately 30 float planes with their pilots and passengers are expected to attend. "They...
Campfire left unattended, high consumption of water has City staff asking for public support
City management is pleading for the support of residents after staff was forced to implement Level Three water restrictions last week. The decision, made by City of Nelson managers following an increase of 35 percent more water usage this summer by residents, comes on the heels of a report that asmall camp fire was found […]
Family of assault victim appreciates support during trying period
To The Editor: On behalf of my wife and children, we would like to express our heartfelt and sincere appreciation to all those who helped my wife in the aftermath of the assault on her life on 8 July, 2015 at approximately 2 p.m. Your immediate aid and subsequent assistance, your many thoughtful responses and […]
