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Grand Forks doctor takes over ownership of Border Bruins

by Contributor on Friday May 14 2021

Dr. Mark Szynkaruk and family said it comes with an immense amount of pride to be involved with something that has been run successfully for that long. — Submitted photo

By Emanuel Sequeira, Director of Communications

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has approved the sale of the Grand Forks Border Bruins to local physician Dr. Mark Szynkaruk, who assumes ownership of the club from the community-owned Grand Forks Border Bruins Association.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Dr. Szynkaruk to the KIJHL and excited by his plans for the franchise,” says league commissioner Jeff Dubois.

Kootenay Boundary COVID-19 cases on downward trend

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Wednesday May 12 2021

The Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence map, for May 2-8, 2021, is released every Wednesday.

New COVID-19 cases in Kootenay Boundary have decreased according to the release Wednesday of the B.C. Centre of Disease Control website of the Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence map.

The map, one of the many graphics on the BC Centre of Disease Control website, shows the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Golden (12) and Nelson (10).

The Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence map, for May 2-8, 2021, is released every Wednesday.

MISSING: Keremeos man may be heading toward Nakusp

by Castlegar Source on Monday May 10 2021

The Chrysler Dynasty Bell is believed to be driving, beside Nathan Bell, a missing man from Keremeos.

The Keremeos RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 38 year-old man, Nathan Bell, who was last seen on April 29th, 2021.

It is believed Bell left Keremeos in a white 1991 Chrysler Dynasty bearing BC licence plate ME3 27K and may be travelling to either Vancouver Island or the Nakusp area.

Description of Bell

Kootenay Lake Fishing Report — May 2021

by Contributor on Sunday May 09 2021

It was a nice start to the month of May for this young lad after making the catch on Kootenay Lake. — Photo courtesy Reel Adventures Sportfishing

The weather has been awesome, and the fishing has been awesomer!  Haha, a little humour never hurt anyone.

With this great, spring weather, we have been spending plenty of time on the water.

So, here’s your latest fishing report:

Kootenay Lake

April third consecutive month of drier than average conditions

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Sunday May 09 2021

The Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services said April’s total precipitation was close to one-third of normal and the number of days reporting a measurable amount of precipitation was half of the monthly average.

For the third consecutive month the Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services is reporting drier than average conditions for the region.

In its monthly weather synopsis for April 2021, the Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services said the total precipitation was a third of normal with measurable precipitation amount half the monthly average.

Popular tourism hiking destination Idaho Peak remains closed — FLNRORD

by John Boivin Local Journalism Initiative on Sunday May 09 2021

Idaho Peak is one of the most photographed viewpoints in the Arrow Slocan region due to its panoramic views, endless alpine flowers, and an ease of access alpine that is rare to find locally. — Photo courtesy West Kootenay Hiking

One of the Slocan Valley’s most popular tourist attractions is going to remain closed until further notice.

“The Idaho Lookout Forest Service Road will remain closed for this field season. There is no alternate route of vehicular access to the trailheads,” a spokesman for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has told the Valley Voice.

The spokesperson said FLNRORD has not completed any work on the Idaho Lookout FSR since June of 2020 and the road remains barricaded and closed to the public.

Interfor announces $35-million project for Castlegar

by Kyra Hoggan on Friday May 07 2021

Interfor's Castlegar facility employs 200 people.

Interfor is announcing a $35-million improvement project in its Castlegar facility, according to vice-president of western operations Andrew Horahan.

In an interview Friday, Horahan said the project will have immense value for the community.

“We’re excited to be starting a project in Castlegar, rebuilding and replacing our planer mill,” he said. “It will improve grade, improve value, and improve productivity.”

COVID-19 cases in Kootenay Boundary decline, RCMP begin Travel Restriction Road Checks

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Wednesday May 05 2021

Golden is now has the most reported COVID-19 cases for the region with 16 cases with Nelson and Cranbrook reporting 15.

Similar to the rest of the province, cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the Kootenay Boundary following the release Wednesday on the B.C. Centre of Disease Control website of the Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence map.

Golden is now has the most reported COVID-19 cases for the region with 16 cases.

The Nelson area continues to show high numbers for the region with 15 in the period between April 25 – May 1, down from 19 the previous week.

Mayor Moore apologizes for travelling down south to get vaccinated, visit family

by Rossland Telegraph on Monday May 03 2021

Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore said she regrets the concern this has caused in the community and any issues for council.

Another West Kootenay Mayor is coming under fire for travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore recently travelled south of the 49th parallel get vaccinated, while at the same time spending time with family.

Despite having dual citizenship, and announcing ahead of time that she was traveling into the United States, Moore was ripped for being hypocritical on social media.

“I do regret the concern this has caused in the community and any issues for council,” Moore said in a statement.

Nelson continues to be COVID-19 hotspot for Kootenay Boundary

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Wednesday April 28 2021

The Heritage City recorded 19 new COVID-19 cases, down from 20 between April 11-17. — BCCDC

Nelson continues to be the hotspot for COVID-19 cases in the Kootenay Boundary.

In the weekly update on the B.C. Centre of Disease Control website, the Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence map shows Nelson topping the count during April 18 to 24 with 19 cases.

The Heritage City had 20 COVID-19 cases the week before and 13 cases between April 4-10.

In the West Kootenay, Trail has 13 cases while Castlegar and Arrow Lakes each have five and Kootenay Lake one.

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