UPDATE: RDCK EOC Evacuation Alert for Harrop, Procter, Sunshine Bay, Kootenay Lake Village
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre said in media release that BC Wildfire Service reports no significant growth in the Harrop Creek wildfire overnight. “The fire is approximately 4.5 km upslope of the community and wildfire crews are engaged in containment operations as part of a contingency...
Sudden fire activity at Harrop Creek Wildfire prompts RDCK to issue Evacuation Alert
A shift in fire activity of the Harrop Creek wildfire has prompted the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre to place 486 properties in the area of Harrop, Procter, Sunshine Bay and Kootenay Lake Village on Evacuation Alert a media release said Thursday afternoon. “This Evacuation Alert has been ...
Accident on Hwy 3A sends two to hospital with minor injuries
A two-vehicle collision caused a brief closure of Hwy 3A this morning, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Brett Turner. “A vehicle was turning left onto Hwy 3A off of Glade Ferry Road toward Castlegar, and was struck by a northbound vehicle, resulting in a T-bone collision,” Turner said. “It caused extensive damage to the...
Smoky skies, orange moon -- here's why
For a larger version of the picture shown above, go to: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/20170830-washington_0.jpg This shows quite graphically why our sun and moon have been so orange these days, and why the smell of smoke has been so strong despite the lack of large fies nearby. The large...
Robson Volunteer Fire Department to Host 4th Annual Firefighter Games to Raise Funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Join Robson Fire Fighters on Labour Day Long Weekend, Sept. 2 and 3, as they host the fourth annual Firefighter Games in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Be sure to attend this FREE family friendly event that will kick off with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Fairgrounds. ...
Slow down, stay alert with influx of school kids on residential streets
City, fire, and police officials are reminding area motorists to drive carefully in residential areas, especially with school starting back up in a week. Statistics from ICBC indicate that in B.C., on average, five child pedestrians aged five to 18 are killed and 290 injured in 270 car crashes every year. Castlegar Director...
Golden City Days will be really golden!
The forecast is for continued fine weather, but if the meteorologists were a bit off their game and we had a cloudy day for the parade, it would be just as fine. Really. But chances are it will be sunny for all the Golden City Days ― the main events are from September 8th to 10th. But on Thursday September 7th...
Nelson Fire Rescue extinguishes grass fire on CPR lands
A quick response by Nelson Fire Rescue avoided what could have been a disastrous outcome after a grass fire started on the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) lands near Kal Tire Monday evening. Nelson Fire Rescue said in a media release firefighters responded to the call at 7:22 p.m. Monday. Both on duty members were joined by...
River Talk: The Columbia River Treaty and the Free Trade of Water
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has been researching and writing about the history and politics of water in the upper Columbia Basin since 2005. Her book on the Columbia River Treaty, A River Captured, was released in 2016. Recently, her travelling exhibit on the Columbia River Treaty, curated for Touchstones Nelson, won a national...
Millennium Pond 1 once again open to public
The City would like to let the public know that Millennium Pond 1 withinMillennium Park is now open again and ready for use. Pond 1 was closed due to water quality issues related to geese that had frequented the pond. Before re-opening the pond, the City installed several deterrents that are designed to discourage use of the...
