Regional News

Columbia Basin organizations benefit from new technology

by CBT on Tuesday December 13 2022

The Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue Society is purchasing technology with support from the Trust. — Submitted photo

The list of non-profit organizations across the Columbia Basin that will soon be benefiting from new technology is long.

Ninety-one groups are purchasing equipment that will improve their operations and help them continue to deliver vital services. The projects are being done with support from Columbia Basin Trust.

“People in the region rely on non-profits for so many reasons—to help the vulnerable, to provide emergency serivces, to increase opportunities for youth, to just name a few,” said Justine Cohen, Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust.

Drivers can prevent most crashes by adjusting for winter conditions

by Contributor on Tuesday December 13 2022

The best gift drivers can give themselves is to prepare and plan ahead to ensure they — and their passengers — get home safe. — Lone Sheep photo

Planning to drive over the busy holiday season?

Whether it’s to see family and friends or for work, West Kootenay/Boundary drivers will be at risk.

ICBC reports an average of more than 1,900 crashes every year in B.C. over the holidays. Claims for injuries incurred during work-related driving increase every December, according to WorkSafeBC statistics.

The best gift drivers can give themselves is to prepare and plan ahead to ensure they — and their passengers — get home safe, says Shift into Winter, an annual campaign supported by the Winter Driving Safety Alliance

Sidewalks slip down the priority list in new city Snow and Ice policy

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday December 12 2022

The city has established a new Snow and Ice Control Policy but has the priority of sidewalk and stairway clearing behind the completion of the city’s streets.

For those that regularly traverse the city sidewalks on a daily winter sojourn the trip might be a little more precarious this snowy season.

The city has established a new Snow and Ice Control Policy but has the priority of sidewalk and stairway clearing behind the completion of the city’s streets.

The idea of leaving all of the city’s sidewalks off the priority list — schedule A — did not sit well with Coun. Keith Page.

Castlegar in FB jail for no apparent reason; City Hall to close briefly for much better cause

by Castlegar Source on Friday December 09 2022

Earlier this week, the City of Castlegar’s Facebook page was removed without any notice or indication of why.

The City uses its Facebook page to share community information with residents and the page is a critically important communication tool during emergencies, like the Merry Creek Wildfire.

This City has ruled out security concerns and has reported the issue to Facebook but has not received any acknowledgment or response.

Nelson man finds TikTok success during European Vacation

by The Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday December 08 2022

Jeff Shecter of Nelson is gaining attention following a post on TikTok thanks to daughter, Hannah. — Screenshot photo

A Nelson businessman is getting noticed on the social media video platform, TikTok during a visit to Europe to meet his daughter.

Jeff Shecter, who owns and operates Zap Welding and Glotech Sign Manufacturing in Nelson, is getting noticed thanks to a funny video post about a Canadian Dad in Europe post by daughter Hannah Teslin.

Snowfall Warning issued for Boundary/West Kootenay

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday December 08 2022

Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday morning for Highway 3, Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. — Screenshot photo

West Kooteany/Boundary residents should brace for another Snowfall Warning for the region.

Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday morning for Highway 3, Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.

Snowfall amounts are expected between 10 to 25 cm beginning Thursday and into overnight.

“A cold front tracking across the interior will give snow beginning (Thursday) morning,” the Environment Canada statement said.

“Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 25 cm can be expected before the snow eases overnight.”

Nelson RCMP request public assistance in locating man on unendorsed warrants

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday December 08 2022

Michael Struthers, 41, has Brown hair, Brown eyes and Facial hair.

Nelson RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Michael Struthers, who is wanted on two unendorsed warrants.

RCMP said that Struthers is accused of two separate counts of assault causing bodily harm and is also the accused on multiple fraud investigations relating to selling Firewood on Facebook.

Struthers is described as the following:

Nelson Hydro to zap rural customers for almost 10 per cent rate increase in 2023

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday December 05 2022

On Nov. 22 approval (third reading only) was given by city council to implement a 9.87 per cent rate increase for all rural ratepayers with Nelson Hydro, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

There will be a rock under the Christmas tree for Nelson Hydro rural customers in the New Year as the city-owned utility has provincial approval to move forward with an almost 10 per cent rate increase Jan. 1.

On Nov. 22 approval (third reading only) was given by city council to implement a 9.87 per cent rate increase for all rural ratepayers with Nelson Hydro, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Nelson Hydro had outlined in its 2023 budget the need for the general rate increase for the rural service area, and city council gave its approval earlier this year to pursue it.

Communities receive funds to assist Emergency operations

by CBT on Monday December 05 2022

The Ymir Community Hall, built in the 1950s, is undergoing several enhancements to ensure it can aid the public in emergencies like forest fires, severe weather and floods. — Submitted photo

Whether residents need shelter from intense heat, or emergency personnel need to communicate during disasters, communities must prepare to cope with extreme events like wildfires and floods. Ten projects are helping to ensure that locations within the Columbia Basin are well equipped to do so, with support from Columbia Basin Trust.

“Basin residents have emphasized the need for their communities to become more climate resilient,” said Will Nixon, Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust.

Live grenade dropped off at Grand Forks RCMP station

by Boundary Sentinel on Monday December 05 2022

RCMP said that on December 2 in the mid-afternoon, EDO members attended and confirmed that the grenade was in fact real and not inert.

Normally, at this time of the year RCMP in Grand Forks are dealing with impaired drivers or accidents on slippery highways and streets.

However, during the afternoon of Thursday, December 1, 2022, a person came by the RCMP Detachment in Grand Forks to turn in some firearms and ammunition that they did not want — a realistic looking grenade. 

"This grenade was immediately seized and safely secured and stored," Detachment Commander Sergeant Darryl Peppler said in a RCMP media release.

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