Regional News

West Kootenay/Boundary Zone 6 executive in desperate need of volunteers

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday Jan 03 2023

If there is no executive in place following the February AGM, the zone will fold and no local athletes will be able to attend the upcoming games in Abbotsford. — File photo

The West Kootenay/Boundary Zone 6 BC Senior Games executive is in desperate need of volunteers to step up to guarantee the participation of zone athletes during future games.

The current West Kootenay/Boundary Zone 6 executive said if a functioning executive is not in place following the upcoming annual general meeting in February, the zone would collapse, meaning no local athletes would be allowed to compete in the upcoming 2023 BC Senior Games later this year.

Nelsonites kick off 2023 with Polar Bear Swim in Kootenay Lake

by The Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Jan 01 2023

The event was the first time in a few years Nelsonites have joined together for the Polar Bear Swim. — The Nelson Daily photos

After a few years of celebrating the New Years alone due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of swimmers and spectators flocked to Rotary Lakeside Park Sunday at High Noon to take part in the Polar Bear Swim 2023.

The swim was the first time in a few years since Nelsonites have been able to congregate at Rotary Lakeside Park to ring out old year in favour of the new 2023 year.

Winter market touted in vision for the new year for youth centre

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday Jan 01 2023

The prospect of having a market throughout the winter was dangled by the Nelson and District Youth Centre’s new manager of youth and community programs, Terri Wilkinson (centre), when she spoke to council Dec. 9 — screenshot.

A possible year-round farmers market is on the menu for the city’s Youth Centre as it laid out its plans for the new year recently.

The prospect of having a market throughout the winter was dangled by the Nelson and District Youth Centre’s (NDYC) new manager of youth and community programs, Terri Wilkinson, when she spoke to council Dec. 9.

Code of Conduct for regional district directors could come under review

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Saturday Dec 31 2022

The newest model of the RDCK board of directors moved earlier this month to direct its staff to begin a review of the Director’s Code of Conduct.

The code of conduct to which all regional district directors adhere could come under some scrutiny in the new year.

The newest model of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) board of directors moved earlier this month to direct its staff to begin a review of the Director’s Code of Conduct in accordance with the Community Charter requirements — to be brought back to the board in April.

Avalanche Canada issues Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC Interior backcountry

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Thursday Dec 29 2022

The SPAW region includes most of BC's Columbia Mountains, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Parks, as well as the Northern Rockies. — Map courtesy Avalanche Canada

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for recreational backcountry users in the BC Interior.

This special warning is in effect immediately and will apply through the end of Monday, January 2.

The SPAW region includes most of BC's Columbia Mountains, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Parks, as well as the Northern Rockies.

The SPAW extends from the southern boundaries of the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy and Kokanee and Valhalla Provincial Parks to Williston Lake north of Pine Pass and Mackenzie.

Arrow Flow Change Notification Dec. 30 - 31

by BC Hydro on Thursday Dec 29 2022

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably on Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31. When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank are expected to decrease by 1.04 metres (3.4 feet) over the two days. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River.

Root cause: new strategy developed for control of invasive weeds in regional district

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Wednesday Dec 28 2022

The regional district has devised, deliberated and now delivered a new Regional Invasive Species Strategy to deal with invasive plants — Creative Commons.

It may not be War of the Worlds, but the response to the invasion has been delivered.

The regional district has devised, deliberated and now delivered a new Regional Invasive Species Strategy to deal with invasive plants on Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK)-owned or leased properties.

Earlier this month the RDCK board of directors directed staff to enter into a sole-source agreement with the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) for invasive plant management, up to a maximum cost of $48,230.

Talking transit: new report details root cause of service interruptions that plagued transit delivery

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Saturday Dec 24 2022

A report on the ongoing cancellations of trips in the West Kootenay Transit System was delivered Dec. 8 to the regional district board meeting.

Labour shortages have plagued West Kootenay Transit’s ability to deliver completely on all of its route commitments in the last two years, according to an RDCK staff report on the matter.

A report on the ongoing cancellations of trips in the West Kootenay Transit System — and the summary of efforts by BC Transit, NextGen and the RDCK to reduce the impact of those missed trips — was delivered Dec. 8 to the regional district board meeting.

Fatal crash on Columbia Avenue Tuesday morning

by Castlegar Source on Friday Dec 23 2022

Police are confirming some details regarding a fatal collision Tuesday morning, with Castlegar RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Monty Taylor indicating the cause of the crash was likely medical in nature.

"I can confirm on Tuesday Dec. 20, just after 6:30 a.m., we received a report of a vehicle which struck a power pole in the 3200 block area of Columbia Avenue resulting in a power outage in the North Castlegar area," Taylor said.

Funding sought for next phase of major Whitewater Ski Resort developments

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Friday Dec 23 2022

Aerial view of Hummingbird Lodge and Campground — photo courtesy Whitewater Ski Resort.

Nearly $2 million in provincial grant funding could be coming to the slopes of Whitewater Ski Resort for the completion of two major projects.

The resort — located 10 kilometres south of Nelson — partnered with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to apply to the B.C. Destination Development Fund, a program aimed at fostering resort destinations and building year-round visitor economies.

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