Woman missing in Kimberley area
Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Kimberley
The Kimberley RCMP are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Maria Marin, missing since August 2010 Marin, 46, was last seen in the area of Johnson Lake, roughly 45 kilometres north of Kimberley around Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. Marin had told police she was going on a spiritual walk and while her destination [...]
UPDATE: Snowshoers found near Whitewater
Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Nelson
UPDATE: The CBC is reporting both snowshoers were found unharmed in the backcountry near Whitewater Ski Resort. Read the full, if brief, story at the CBC. Search and rescue crews from the West Kootenay were hunting through the hills above Whitewater Ski Resort, searching for two snowshoers missing since Sunday afternoon, reports Chris Shepherd on [...]
Sinixt lose Perry Ridge court challenge
Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Environment, Slocan Valley
The Sinixt Nation has lost their court challenge to logging on Perry Ridge, reports Colin Payne from the Slocan Valley Current. According to a press release sent out by the Sinixt’s lawyer, David Aaron, Justic Wilcox dismissed their challenge because the petitioners – Marilyn James, Bob Campbell, Lola Campbell, Robert Watt and Taress Alexis – [...]
$50 million school replacement planned
Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Cranbrook
There are big plans – $50 million plans – for replacing a Cranbrook school, reports Sally Macdonald at the Cranbrook Daily Townsman. The Southeast Kootenay School District 5 is working on a plan that would replace the 60-year-old Mount Baker Secondary School with a community hub that would draw in community organizations to help fund [...]
Order of B.C. deadline approaching
Posted on 23. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Regions
PRESS RELEASE from Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour. Nominations are now being received for the 2011 Order of British Columbia. If [...]
Kootenay man trapped in Libya
Posted on 23. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Nelson
A Kootenay man has been caught in the uprisings sweeping Libya, reports Andy Ivens for the Province. According to Ivens’ report, John Macnab, a Nelson-based mining engineer, is stuck at the airport in Benghazi, Libya. According to reports in the Province and CBC, Benghazi’s airport is closed. The Province story draws heavily on updates from [...]
UBC, Interior Health bring med students to Trail
Posted on 22. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Health, Trail
PRESS RELEASE from Interior Health A new partnership between the UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program (SMP) and Interior Health will bring health professional training to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). Starting in September 2011, the Greater Trail community will host one of SMP’s Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) pilot programs. The ICC provides Year [...]
Volunteer awards available for Basin youth
Posted on 22. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Regions
PRESS RELEASE from the Columbia Basin Trust Students in the Columbia Basin graduating from high school are invited to apply for the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Youth Community Service Awards, valued at $2,000 and awarded based on volunteer community service rather than academic standing. The deadline to submit an application is April 15, 2011. “CBT [...]
Prescription drugs / needle exchange busted
Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Crime, Grand Forks
The RCMP in Grand Forks have a complex case to see through in Grand Forks, reports Castanet, where it appears they busted a prescription drug distribution house that also provided people with a way to get rid of dirty needles. The Saturday, Feb. 19 bust in Grand Forks was carried out after a series of [...]
Suspect in custody for Nakusp home invasion
Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by Chris Shepherd in Crime, Nakusp
The RCMP in Naksup are holding a 26-year-old man as part of their investigation into a home invasion in Nakusp earlier this month. The investigation started after a home invasion on Friday, Feb. 11. A 52-year-old Naksup man was woken by a knock at his door. When the resident, who has disabilities resulting from several [...]
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