Stage two water measures continue in Balfour
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is keeping the Stage two Water Conservation measures in place in Balfour after record-high demands and a faulty filter reduced the capacity of the treatment plant. “We initially observed that consumption decreased during peak hours but then water use increased over the past weekend,”...
Health coalition raises questions about new KLH Emergency Room
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily A regional healthwatch coalition of concerned citizens is criticizing Interior Health (IH) for poor design and mismanagement of the new emergency room at Kootenay Lake Hospital, as well as several other health care delivery systems. And according to Connected Communities Coalition (CCC)...
Complex staff save life of Castlegar resident in local pool
Solid training and quick action saved the life of a 45-year-old Castlegar man at the local aquatic centre May 31, after he suffered sudden cardiac arrest in the swimming pool. Greg Gritchin is a fit, active Castlegar resident who has been well-known as a local Century 21 realtor for the past eight years. It was on his 45th ...
Boil Water Advisory for Riondel
Riondel is the latest water system to be placed under a boil water advisory by the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Increased seasonal turbidity, or cloudiness, has put the water system into the "poor" category Uli Wolf, General Manager of Environmental Services for the RDCK said in a statement Thursday. "Health risks...
Canadians have been trying to stamp out tobacco addiction for 50 years
It’s been 50 years since Canada's former Minister of National Health and Welfare, Judy LaMarsh told the House of Commons that “smoking is a contributory cause of lung cancer.” This statement marked the start of a decades-long anti-smoking campaign that continues across the country to this day. “We’ve come a long way,” said ...
Nelson Downtown Local Market back for another season
The Nelson Downtown Local Market was back on Baker Street Wednesday, ready for another season of excitement. Entering its fourth year of operation, the Downtown Nelson Local Market operates weekly until September 25, offering a mix of fresh local produce, plants, prepared foods, body care products, and hand-made arts and...
RDCK issues boil water notice for Edgewood water users
The Regional District Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a boil water notice for the users in Edgewood after recent tests classified the water at poor due to increased seasonal turbidit. "The RDCK and Interior Health recommend that all customers drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice," the RDCK said in...
Kootenay Co-op plans rally against CFIA 'local' definition
The Kootenay Co-op food store is mad as hell and refuse to accept changes by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Following a recent decision by the CFIA to make changes to the definition of local food, the Nelson-based store is organizing a rally on the front steps of the Kootenay Co-op on Saturday, (June 1) at 1 p.m....
IHA offers tips that can reduce the risk of rabies
Summer is just around the corner and for most families that means plenty of time spent outdoors. So it’s important to know that activities like these can result in contact with bats, the primary carrier of the rabies virus in B.C. According to Interior Health Authority (IHA) rabies is a very serious disease that affects the...
UPDATED: Candidates lay out health care future in last of all candidates forums a few days before Election
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily NDP MLA incumbent Michelle Mungall said the New Democrats are committed to returning services to Kootenay Lake Hospital if they form the next government. “Under the Rural Acute Care Initiative, we have targeted $45 million for four hospitals. Kootenay Lake Hospital is one. We’re bringing our...
