Smokies, Wolverines exchange veterans
The Trail Smoke Eaters have completed a trade with the Whitecourt Wolverines of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, acquiring defenseman Sean Davies (95) in exchange for forward Brodyn Nielsen (94). Davies, a native of Drumheller, Alberta, posted 1 goal and 2 points in 5 appearances with Whitecourt this season. In 104 career ...
COMMENT: MP pans Tory environmental policy
In 2009, the Conservative government’s omnibus budget bill gutted the Environmental Assessment Act to reduce the number and types of development projects whose approvals would be subject to an environmental assessment. Conservative budget bills C-38 and C-45 were a continuation of the dismantling of Canada’s long established...
RDCK chair pleased with lobbying efforts at Municipalities convention
The catastrophe in Johnsons Landing remained on the minds of Regional District of Central Kootenay directors attending the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver. Directors continue to press the provincial government about flood protection, along with broadband connectivity and legislation concerning small water systems during the annual gathering of municipal leaders. “The RDCK […]
Vandals paint ball historic pictographs near Heritage City
Nelson RCMP is asking for public assistance in finding the culprits responsible for vandalizing historic pictographs west of the Heritage City on the south shore of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake last week. RCMP believed the vandalism happened sometime between June and September 25. The vandals shot paint balls at some of these historic […]
Leafs rout Bruins to remain on top of Murdoch tied with Beaver Valley
The Grand Forks Border Bruins have already made great strides during the early stages of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. However, it’s back to the drawing board for the Bruins after the Nelson Leafs rocked the Boundary squad 5-1 in KIJHL Murdoch Division action Saturday night at the NDCC. The Leafs dominated the […]
Smokies split home weekend; end September in third place
The Trail Smoke Eaters finished their September schedule in third place in the BCHL’s Interior Conference after splitting a pair of home games Friday and Saturday against Cowichan Valley and West Kelowna. The Smokies (4-4-0-1), rode a pair of third-period goals, and 32 timely saves from Dustin Nikkel to a 3-2 victory over the...
'Wet, wet, wet' weekend of driving says YRB operations manager
Yellowhead Road and Bridge crews are bracing for a "wet, wet, wet" weekend on the Kootenay pass according to Operations Manager Marc Dale. "The weekend forecast is wet, wet, wet, with the potential for our first winter driving conditions on Kootenay Pass a reality for Sunday night," Dale said in a media release. The forecast...
Leafs, Hawks win, remain deadlocked on top of Murdoch Division
Nelson and Beaver Valley remained perfect atop the Neil Murdoch Division after capturing respective divisional battles Friday in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play. Jamie Vlanich continues to pay dividends following an offseason trade, scoring on the power play midway through the third period to lift Nelson to a 4-3 win over Spokane in the […]
FortisBC energy diets receive large scale support
Many customers will soon see reduced energy use thanks to their commitment to FortisBC’s energy diets. In just ten days more than 330 homeowners signed up for the Okanagan Energy Diet. In the Kootenays, more than 600 homeowners are participating, making the region closer to reaching its goal of 1,000 energy assessments. Part...
Waneta Expansion Project reaches milestone
The Waneta Expansion Project south of Trail reached a milestone early Thursday morning when the first of two 117 tonne transformers were moved through the streets of Trail and onto the mega project near the Canada/US border. The first of two 16-foot wide, 117 tonne transformers travels through downtown Trail on a 201 foot-long...
