Seasonal load restrictions in effect for Southern B.C.
Drivers of commercial vehicles are advised that load restrictions are now in place on various provincial routes in Southern British Columbia. Highways are particularly vulnerable to damage when they begin to thaw, and load restrictions are put in place to reduce that damage. With load restrictions in place, drivers of long-haul...
Agencies renew collaboration on Columbia River issues
Columbia Basin Trust and the Northwest Power and Conservation Council have renewed their agreement to collaborate on projects that promote an understanding and appreciation of the international Columbia River Basin.Northwest Power and Conservation Council (Council) chair, Bruce Measure, and CBT board of directors chair, Garry...
Several thousand delinquent building permits to be dropped off the record
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe regional district will be wiping the slate clean of 2,222 delinquent building permits that are older than six years, a move which could catch many property owners by surprise. With personnel resources in the Building Department of the Regional District of Central Kootenay not equal to...
New poultry abattoir signals revival of small farm in West Kootenay
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyFor many people who suffered the loss of farm status when the meat regulations were introduced in BC in 2004, the recent announcement of a certified mobile poultry abattoir operating this year in the West Kootenay could be their saving grace. Slocan Valley residents Judi Morton and Alex...
Get set to book your 2011 BC Parks camping vacations
Today is the first day for reservations at most provincial park campgrounds so get ready to book your favourite spot.Whether you like camping under the stars with the earth beneath you or camping on wheels, the reservation service offers information about sites, maps and amenities so you can customize your camping vacation.Book...
RDCK regional parks regulation bylaw
The regional district’s Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw is proposed for third reading and adoption at the Thursday, March 10 board of directors meeting in Nelson. The purpose of the bylaw is to provide a consistent set of rules and regulations for all designated regional parks, as well as provide a mechanism for enforcing the...
RDCK budget public process set to roll
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is holding the following meetings for the public to discuss the 2011 budget:Residents of the Town of Creston and Electoral Areas A, B and CMonday, March 14 at 10 a.m. (local time)• Creston Council Chambers, 238 - 10th Ave, Creston Residents of the City of Castlegar and Electoral Areas...
Ice climber escapes certain death in avalanche near Golden
An ice climber escaped certain death in an avalanche Monday afternoon near Golden, the region’s RCMP have reported.On Monday, March 7 at approximately 2 p.m., three ice climbers were climbing approximately five kilometres east of Golden off the Trans Canada Highway. A small avalanche was triggered and one of the climbers ...
Comments invited on BCTS operating plan for Kootenay area
The public is invited to review and comment on BC Timber Sales’ operating plan for logging and road building in the Arrow timber supply area and Tree Farm Licence 23 until April 26. The operating plan provides detailed information on proposed logging and road construction activities, and meets requirements as outlined in the...
MIR Centre for Peace lecture series receives CBT contribution
To help support the Mir Centre for Peace Lecture Series for years to come, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has contributed $25,000 to its Endowment Fund. The endowment investment will help offset the costs incurred to bring diverse and inspiring local and international speakers to the region. Located at Selkirk College in Castlegar,...
