Interfor Resumes Operations at Grand Forks Sawmill
Another positive sign Grand Forks is getting back to a bit of normalcy after the Great Flood of 2018 happened Wednesday when Interfor Corporation announced that it resumed operations at the Boundary City sawmill. Management had closed the sawmill in Grand Forks for the past two weeks due to following severe flooding in the ...
Hidden hero project highlights goodness
Do you know a HIDDEN HERO? Someone who does good, for one or many? Someone who hasn’t received much recognition for their kindness, their efforts, their successes? Artist Claire Dibble, in collaboration with the Kootenay Gallery is seeking nominations for everyday heroes within the Castlegar and District community for a new...
Clothesline Project returns to Castlegar
The Clothesline Project is happening on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event brings awareness to the issue of violence within our community. This project recognizes victims and survivors of domestic abuse as well as those who have experienced other forms of violence. The Clothesline Project highlights the supports...
RDKB EOC rescinds evacuation orders to properties in Downtown, North Ruckle
In a media release Tuesday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) said it has rescinded evacuation orders for about 171 addresses in the Downtown and North Ruckle areas due to a decreased threat of flooding. However, the EOC said these properties, like all properties taken off evacuation...
Edgewood Firehall turns on a new source of power
A large south-facing roof in the small community of Edgewood has now been equipped to generate electricity. With $22,500 in support from Columbia Basin Trust, the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department Society recently installed solar panels on the local fire hall. The 42 panels will use the sun to generate up to 15 kilowatts of...
RDKB continues to rescind evacuation orders across Grand Forks
The Boundary is slowly returning to normal as the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre rescinded approximately 882 evacuation orders across the region Monday. In a media release, the RDKB EOC said about 151 addresses remain on evacuation order, primarily in the Downtown and North Ruckle area. At...
Province step up to help flood victims — will match donations up to $20 million
To help people impacted by the recent devastating flooding, the B.C. government is encouraging British Columbians to donate to the Canadian Red Cross and will match contributions up to a total of $20 million, Premier John Horgan has announced. “British Columbians will always be there for each other in times of crisis,” Premier...
Another way to help: count bats
Volunteers are needed to help the flooded-out residents of Grand Forks. The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce is appealing to local businesses to send some employees to Grand Forks for a few hours to assist. Sandbagging efforts are winding down, but clean-up crews are needed. For people who would like to make a positive...
Boundary flood recovery fundraising underway
Many individuals and groups are offering their support to residents affected by floods in the Boundary region. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the 2018 flood recovery effort in the Boundary region can contribute in the following ways: Grand Forks Credit Union (GFCU) - Grand Forks & Boundary Flood, a GoFundMe campaign...
Public asked to stay vigilant over the long weekend; Evacuation alerts remain in effect
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is advising residents and visitors to stay vigilant for potential flooding over the long weekend. Weather forecasts for the Salmo area are somewhat favourable, and snow-melt has slowed slightly, but conditions in other areas, such as Slocan...
