UPDATE: Decision to close Winlaw Resiliency Centre reversed; lawsuit filed
The initial order to remove potable water and shower facilities from the Winlaw Resiliency Centre has been reversed as of Sunday afternoon. Representatives from Executive Flight Centre spent Sunday afternoon visiting with several affected residents in the Slocan Valley and were made aware of the continued needs of some residents...
Person dies of natural causes at Shambhala Music Festival
Shambhala Music Festival near Salmo has reported its second death in two years. However, this fatality came as a result of natural causes said RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little said in a release issued Friday. Little said the death occurring at the music festival being held south east of Salmo was not due to drugs. “The […]
Major Midget tryouts set for NDCC Arena
Head coach Mario DiBella is going have his eyes glued to the NDCC Arena ice as more than 50 players are expected for the Kootenay Ice Major Midget Evaluation Camp. Team officials and BC Hockey High Performance evaluators will evaluate players at the three-day camp. Final selections of the 20 players, including two goaltenders, which […]
Roller Derby Regular season final Friday at Selkirk College
Selkirk College gymnasium is the place to be for exciting roller derby action as the Dam City Rollers host the final doubleheader of the West Kootenay Roller Derby regular season. The last double header — with Rossland/Trail Roller Girls facing Valley Vendettas at 6 p.m. and Dam City hosting Nelson Killjoys at 8 p.m. — […]
Interior Health removes restrictions for Slocan River users south of Winlaw Bridge
Slocan River users south of the Winlaw bridge can breathe a sigh of relief after Interior Health lifted restrictions Thursday due to the July 26 Lemon Creek jet fuel tanker spill. “All “Do Not Use” water restrictions on the Slocan River south of the Winlaw Bridge and nearby containment booms have been removed,” Tracy Watson, […]
Residents being unsafe around downtown construction
The following is a press release issued by the City of Trail: This is a follow-up notice to the original Aug. 1 notice distributed to local residents and media. The notice informed the public that the City of Trail has temporarily closed lower Glover Road from Green Avenue to Victoria Street. Entry and exit for all pedestrians...
Saints release exhibition schedule
Get ready to watch the 203 B.C. Intercolligiate Hockey League champion, Selkirk Saints, tune up with an eight-game exhibition tilt beginning Tuesday, August 27th in Trail. The pre-season schedule sees the Saints College Men’s Hockey program play teams from BCHL, BCIHL and ACAC. The Saints will open their exhibition slate against the Trail Smoke Eaters […]
Fire fighters 'put the boots' to local residents - again!
Postponed last week after the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill and subsequent evacuation, this fundraiser proves the Pass Creek Fire Department can’t be dissuaded in their desire to boot locals around a little for a good cause. If you get pulled over by fire fighters near the mailboxes going into Pass Creek between 10 a.m. […]
GF decides to work with WildSafe BC to manage the deer population
The City of Grand Forks has decided to hire a part-time employee to help deal with the deer in the city. The new employee will be part of the WildSafe (formerly BearAware) program and will help provide education on the deer population. During their regular meeting on July 22, councillors debated whether they wanted to […]
RDKB hires new animal control officers
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) accepted a contract with the BC Commissionaires at their July 25 meeting. The Commissionaires will accept the position as animal control officers for one year starting Sept. 1 for a fee of $8,600 a month plus an initial $1,500. They will cover animal control issues in Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood […]
