Police search of Nelson residence finds cocaine, roids and cash
Earlier this week — Monday, December 19th — a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed on a residence in Nelson. During the search a substantial amount of cocaine, worth an estimated street value of $40,000, was seized. Police also seized steroids, marihuana, and a large sum of Canadian currency at the residence. […]
After Turkey Day comes the Soccer Quest Christmas Indoor Tourney
Once the turkey has settled, soccer enthusiasts will be primed and ready for the Soccer Quest 2011 Christmas Classic Tournament. The co-ed event is being held December 28-29 at the Soccer Quest Indoor facility next to the NDCC Arena and Curling Club. During the two-day tourney, each team of 10 players is guaranteed four games. […]
Not the best method for solving the BCTF dispute
When bargaining between the B.C. Teachers Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association resumes January 4, 2012, the two sides will have a report to mull over. Tuesday, the British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board concluded bargaining between teachers and their employers is so dysfunctional that changes are needed. But those changes could increase the […]
COMMENT: Help our farmers and seasonal farm workers
It is the time of the year when farmers in the Southern Interior of British Columbia are making plans for the next season which includes securing labour. Many orchard and vineyard owners are placing ads in their local papers looking for full time farm workers for next year. Season duration and wages vary depending on […]
Officer smells trouble and finds rural grow-op (again) near Salmo
Birds of a feather flocked together and led to a sophisticated marijuana grow operation bust Dec. 10 near Salmo. An RCMP officer who was working traffic duty on a section of Highway 6 Dec. 9 near a property that was a former sawmill smelled something unusual in the air while on duty. The distinct odour […]
Accused kidnapper Randall Hopley does not ask for bail
Randall Hopley did not ask for bail when he stood up for his hearing Monday in Cranbrook Provincial Court, the CBC reported Hopley, 46, is facing charges in connection with the disappearance of three-year-old Kienan Hebert. Hopley is in custody at the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, and appeared at the brief hearing in Cranbrook by […]
RCMP: Weekly beat - Cars get snowed under
Grand Forks RCMP had some silent and mostly peaceful nights this past week. While holiday CounterAttack checks continue, RCMP Staff Sergeant Jim Harrison said he is pleased to report his officers have made no new impaired driving charges. “This means people are being careful out there and we really appreciate it,” said Harrison. At […]
Red Cross equipment loan program on the move again
The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Depot is moving to a new, more convenient home at the Boundary Hospital after a year of uncertainty. The move, taking the service from the old forestry building back to the lower level of Grand Forks Hospital (just follow the signs once inside), will take place over the […]
Team Blue comeback spoils White celebration at 2011 B.C. Female Midget AAA All Star Game
Team Blue rallied from a two-goal deficit to edge rival Team White 3-2 at the 2011 B.C. Female Midget AAA All Star Game Sunday at the Event Centre in Langley. The game showcased the awesome talent in the five-team B.C. Hockey League. Trailing 2-0 with time running out in the third period, Payge Pena of […]
RDCK waste facility user fees to change
Beginning in the New Year, revised user fee schedules will be in effect at Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) landfills and transfer stations. The changes come as part of the RDCK’s overall update of its resource recovery facilities regulatory bylaw. Rates for key fee categories are detailed below. Rates are effective Jan.1. For mixed waste […]
