The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by reaching an agreement-in-principle (AIP). Today’s milestone in the negotiation process provides a clear road map for the negotiation teams to move forward on drafting the renewed treaty and for B.C. to begin engaging […]

There is something to be said for thinking outside of the box. And there is a regional district-wide movement to think outside of the box when it comes to delivering the services of recreation and parks. At an all-recreation commission meeting late last month one of the most significant items discussed was the number of […]

A single vehicle motor vehicle crash late Tuesday night has left three people dead RCMP said in a media release. RCMP said that on July 9, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Columbia Valley officers responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Westside Road, near Panorama Drive, in Wilmer, BC, which […]

Effective immediately, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is implementing mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures for all RDCK water systems. The RDCK currently operates 18 water systems that includes: Balfour Burton Duhamel Edgewood Erickson-Arrow Creek Fauquier Grandview Properties Lister Lucas Road McDonald Creek Riondel Rosebery Highlands Sanca Park South Slocan West Robson Woodbury Village Woodland Heights […]

By Randy Shore, BCWF PR & Communications Specialist  Watershed security funding is trickling out. We will need a torrent to futureproof our rivers, lakes, and forests. The B.C. Wildlife Federation and its partners have assessed and restored dozens of wetlands, rebuilding the natural infrastructure that kept our watersheds in balance for millennia. Natural, low-tech solutions […]

The recent spike in warmer temperatures has caused the Southeast Fire Centre to issue a Category 1 campfire ban beginning 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Friday, July 12, 2024. Environment Canada said these hot conditions are expected to continue into the end of the week with daytime highs reaching the high 30s and […]

Two local organizations will received grants to enhance outdoor recreation trails the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) said in a media release Tuesday. This first round of funding has awarded $250,000 in grants to 30 deserving recipients across the province — including the Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society ($6,400) and Salmo Valley Trail Society […]

On Monday, July 8, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer confirmed that the 33-year-old Trail man was the only person to have jumped off the Victoria Street Bridge on the night in question at the time it occurred, said RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Investigators conducted an investigation into the incident and report of […]

The constitutional right for people to take shelter at night in Nelson is being proposed to be balanced with the ‘broader community’s interest in ensuring that any such camping is done in an appropriate and non-disruptive manner.’ In response to the numerous tent communities occurring across the city — including recent occupation of City Hall’s […]

The cause of a brush fire on the CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) lands Monday afternoon remains under investigation Nelson Fire and Rescue Services said. At approximately 1:42 p.m. Monday, firefighters responded to the report of the brush fire between the CPKC lands and the City of Nelson Public Works maintenance building. Smoke could be […]