Regional News
By Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Jul 20 2017
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to two brush fires in the Champion Lakes area within minutes of each other, according to Captain Grant Tyson.
The call came in at 2:28 p.m. and the incidents were under control by 3 p.m.
“They had it out in short order,” Tyson. “We sent a lot of resources. It's not getting any better out there, so we're on top of things.”
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By Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Jul 20 2017
Currently in the Southeast Fire District, there are 21 fires actively burning, according to Fire Information Officer John Boivin, all but nine of which are being held or under control (those that are not are way up into the mountains and/or very small).
The closest are two near Hoder Creek in the Slocan (the first is one hectare and is under control, the second is nine hectares and is...
By Boundary Sentinel on Thursday Jul 20 2017
The Grand Forks Airshow 2017 has been a hit with the public as crowds lined the airport area to get a glimpse at the many acts on display.
The weather has been nothing short of perfect.
From Bud Granley flying his Harvard Aerobatic Performance to Anna Serbinenko Sky Dancer to the amazing Snowbirds Full Aerobatic Show, the Grand Forks Airshow 2017 gave the airshow enthusiasts...
By Interior Health Authority on Thursday Jul 20 2017
As summer temperatures increase, so does the risk of West Nile virus. The risk of getting West Nile virus is highest from the end of July through August. There are some important measures people can take to reduce their risk of infection.
West Nile virus is a disease that is spread from infected corvid birds (crows, ravens, magpies, and jays) to humans through mosquito bites. It was...
By Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Jul 20 2017
The Seventh Annual Kootenay Festival is set to wow the crowds this Saturday at Millennium Park, and is expected to draw upwards of 2,500 celebrants.
“About 2,500 people came last year, and we’re expecting more this year,” said Audrey Maxwell-Polovnikoff of the Castlegar and District Recreation Department. “We have close to 50 vendors, and performers from across the Kootenays.”
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By Contributor on Thursday Jul 20 2017
On Friday, June 30, the federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) issued an advisory that essentially banned credit unions from using the term “banking” to describe the services they offer Canadians. Their advisory takes a strict interpretation of the Bank Act, and based on this interpretation, the federal government could lay criminal charges against any credit...
By City of Castlegar on Thursday Jul 20 2017
On June 9, 2017 the City of Castlegar issued a media release notifying residents that in 2013, the City of Castlegar went out to tender in order to construct the Millennium Natural Swimming Ponds project. This was a complicated project that involved optional pricing scenarios, water act approvals, archeological assessments, First Nation’s approval and monitoring of Columbia River Water levels...
By Letters to the editor on Thursday Jul 20 2017
Dear Editor,
We live in one of the most beautiful areas in this region and I am in favor of a waterfront trail along the Columbia River!
I don't feel however, it needs to encroach on private property!
All of the city waterfront trails I have experienced have existed on cit- owned land.
I am one of the waterfront property owners and I feel blessed at the tranquility...
By Contributor on Monday Jul 17 2017
Is your camera ready?
The BC SPCA’s ninth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest is now open for entries. The goal is to capture the best of British Columbia’s wildlife through the lens, whether the subjects are in your own backyard or in the vast natural wilderness of the province. All amateur photographers at least 14 years of age are invited to enter the competition, which runs...
By Boundary Sentinel on Sunday Jul 16 2017
A cause of a two vehicle collision on Highway 33, eight kilometers North of Westbridge that closed the road and almost started a wildfire remains under investigation said RCMP.
Midway RCMP responded to the accident at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Highway 33.
Motorists including an off-duty RCMP officer were first on the scene of a fiery two vehicle collision that involved a a...
