Inter-agency Interface Cooperation Exercise
Inter-agency Interface Cooperation Exercise @ Chahko Mika Mall, June 25 Local municipal and regional fire services, as well as local government representatives, will be on hand to deliver a first-hand look at fire fighting equipment and expertise. Set up for the day begins at 9 a.m., pump and flow from 9-10:30 a.m., and the...
Parents denied third class of French Immersion by SD8 board
There will be no third class of French Immersion added to the Kootenay Lake School Division No. 8’s scholastic field, the board of trustees decided Tuesday night at their regular meeting. The SD8 board of trustees voted to limit the number of French Immersion students it allows at 60, despite there being over 90 students on...
It’s time to be “Bear Aware” again
Bears are leaving their dens in search of the nearest food source and B.C. residents are urged to be “Bear Aware” to help reduce bear-human conflicts. Last year, the Ministry of Environment’s Conservation Officer Service received 23,240 reports of bear sightings (between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011). During that time, ...
The forests come to Trafalgar School
Apparently when local governments, businesses and community organizations work together with schools, then good ideas grow into positive realities for kids. In the case of Trafalgar Middle School, an idea for improving the outdoor environment for the now younger student population has resulted in more than 80 large native...
The 12th annual spring market at The Whole
Get ready for The Whole School's Spring Market on Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at our beautiful new location, 5614 Highway #6 iand Winlaw. There will be live music, kids crafts and games, BBQ concession, plant sale, local vendors, face painting and clowns. Only $2 for adult (door prizes). If interested in vending, call ...
Federal Minister of Industry calls for meeting on high gas prices
The federal Minister of Industry said the Conservative government has been working on the issue of rising gas prices since 2006, and has now asked refiners, distributors and retailers to explain why they are so high. Tony Clement said the ministry is hearing the questions and concerns Canadians have about fluctuating fuel...
Want to create your own stamps? Canada Post has an App for that
Canada Post today introduced new mobile applications that enable Canadians to create their own postage stamps while on the go. The new applications are available in iPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidTM and BlackBerry formats and can be downloaded for free. These new applications join the growing suite of mobile apps now offered by...
Roca Mine investor to help with mine re-opening
Roca Mines Inc. announced Monday that it has closed the $2.5 million private placement announced on April 28 with strategic investor SeAH Holdings Corp. which could re-open the mine. SeAH Holdings Corp. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea listed on the Korean stock exchange. Proceeds from the financing will be used to ...
Province's premier wins narrow victory in Vancouver-Point Grey riding
Christy Clark is in the provincial legislature. The province’s premier won a narrow victory Wednesday night over B.C. NDP candidate David Eby in the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. The riding was previously held by former premier Gordon Campbell. Campbell resigned as premier and as MLA in March, less than one week after Clark...
Downtown electrical upgrades continue with Baker St. lanes conversion
A notice of increased construction conditions began Wednesday as the civil works portion of the Baker Street lanes conversion project — downtown electrical upgrade —will have an increased presence by the addition of a second excavation and placement crew. The additional crew has been implemented in order to restore scheduling...
