Dissolving Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort: A town with no people
The controversial Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is one step closer to meeting its end. Today, Bill 26 was introduced by the BC government that includes measures to dissolve BC’s only town without a population, created for a widely-opposed ski resort. Wildsight Executive Director and Jumbo Wild Lead Robyn Duncan...
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after alleged theft/assault
On Oct. 24, 2021, Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested the alleged suspect in this assault who will face a future court date in regards to this incident. Trail RCMP will be requesting Crown Counsel review a detailed report about the incident and pursue charges. Previous coverage: Trail and Greater District RCMP are looking...
Kootenay Boundary COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Interior Health is hosting drop-in immunization clinics in the Kootenay-Boundary area for anyone who has not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and anyone who received their first dose more than 28 days ago. People can walk-up, register and receive their first or second COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone born in ...
LETTER: Honouring veteran members of the War Amps on Remembrance Day
To The Editor: As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps. The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, sharing...
Virtual open house on Zincton goes green in theme as approval process continues
The environmental question took the centre stage recently during the virtual public open house for the region’s potential newest ski hill. Although the question-and-answer period during the Thursday night online open house for Zincton was brief — with less than 12 questions fielded by the panel — it did have a green theme. ...
CBT to require full immunization for staff/board
Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November. “It is critically important we remain vigilant in our efforts to support a safe and healthy workplace,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President & CEO of...
Tree logging beside Apex Loop has left Nelson Nordic Ski Club with loss of part of the loop
A decision to log trees near part of the popular Apex Loop cross country skiing trail has the region’s Nordic ski club searching for answers for the coming season. When the trees siding a one-kilometre section of the Loop were logged by the landowner, the Nelson Nordic Ski Club (NNSC) approached the owner with questions of ...
Proposal for activity in Kenville Mine will not affect aquifer, domestic wells: report
A new underground decline being proposed for the Kenville Mine west of the city won’t affect domestic wells in the region, a consultant report has concluded. Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd had been contracted by Ximen Mining Corp. — which owns the Kenville Mine and other mineral rights in the area — to undertake a...
RCMP seek public tips regarding B&E at Gerick's Cycle
Police are searching for two thieves who broke into Gerick's Cycle over the weekend, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Oct. 8, 2021, at 7:53 a.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report about a break, enter and theft at Gerick’s Cycle, located in the 900 block of Rossland Avenue in Trail,"...
Piece of the billion-dollar film production pie sought for region by new Kootenay film commissioner
The $4-billion current of the Hollywood North economy could be rippling into the Kootenay region at a steady stream very soon. And the conduit for that flow is the newly appointed Kootenay Regional Film Commissioner, John Wittmayer. A veteran of the film industry in Vancouver — but born and raised in the Slocan Valley —...
