BC Coroners Service confirms identity of person found by tourist near Nelson
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who was found deceased on a rock ledge overlooking Kootenay Lake near Nelson on July 23 as Dana Nicholas Mitchell of Cranbrook. Mitchell went missing in the autumn of 2010 and is believed to have died at approximately that time. He would have been 22 years old...
No injuries in Bombi school bus crash
A school bus crash on Bombi Summit just after 1 p.m. yesterday afternoon proved nowhere near as dire as some onlookers supposed. Castlegar RCMP Const. Ron George said the school bus was, in fact, a decommissioned bus that had been converted into a makeshift RV with only one person inside at the time of the accident. “It went...
UPDATED: Crews continue to battle Slocan Park wildfire; evacuation alert remains
Unit crews and air support continue to battle the Slocan Park wildfire located approximately two kilometers north of Highway 6 Southeast Fire Officials said Monday. "Unit crews establish hose-lay on 3/4 of the west flank," the Southeast Fire Officials said. "They are continuing to work on the east and south flanks of the fire....
Ponderosa festival ready for second year of music
All across BC there is outdoor adventure, stunning scenery and amazing communities awaiting discovery. Now, take one of those small communities and add a riverside campground, arts and tonnes of music. This is the making of one incredible summer weekend. Nestled on the banks of the Kettle River sits the small farming community...
Smoky sky advisory issued for region as fires blaze on
Forest fire smoke in the area has caused the Ministry of Environment to issue a smoky skies advisory for Thompson, Shuswap, Okanagan, Similkameen, Nicola, Boundary and Fraser Canyon regions. According to the Ministry, smoke concentrations can vary depending on the winds, fire behaviour and temperature fluctuations. They...
Staff shortage means truncated hours for Castlegar health centre lab
The following is a press release issued by Interior Health: Due to temporary limited staffing availability, the Castlegar and District Health Centre lab will close an hour early next week. Out-patient (drop-in) lab services will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Aug. 11 to 14. Alternate out-patient laboratory services...
BC Firefighter Games in Pass Creek this month to be public for first time
This summer will end in a blaze of glory and fire - and we don't mean forest fires. Pass Creek Park will host the first annual firefighter games on August 30 and 31. Eighteen firefighter teams from all over B.C. will compete in nine events which focus on teamwork, strength, endurance and skill. “[Firefighter games] is not...
Help is just a phone call away with new Surveillance Nurses
Six months into the new Surveillance Nurse program within Interior Health, remote telephone checks are having a positive influence and helping independent seniors stay at home longer. “This program is a great example of a simple idea that has a big impact,” said Sharon Whitby, Home Health Practice Lead for Interior Health....
Selkirk College and Metis Nation British Columbia Strengthen Bond
The signing of a new protocol with Metis Nation British Columbia will enable Selkirk College to build on its dedication to better supporting Aboriginal learners and respecting their cultures. In late-June, Selkirk College administration, Metis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) officials and local Metis leaders met at the Gathering...
Slocan Park wildfire evacuation alert remains in place
The Slocan Park wildfire in the Slocan Valley continues to be one of the higher priority fires in the province Fire Information Officer Noelle Kekula told The Nelson Daily Thursday. “We're not out of the woods yet on this fire so the evacuation alert remains in affect,” Kekula said. “You can see the fire from the (Slocan Park)...
