City of Nelson Receives Grant to Develop Liquid Waste Management Plan

The City of Nelson is receiving a $395,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund to fully cover development of a comprehensive Liquid Waste Management Plan.

The Plan was identified as a priority back in January and is the first step in upgrading aging infrastructure including the wastewater treatment plant, as well as a crucial step to ensure proper handling, treatment and disposal of Nelson's liquid waste.

The Management Plan will also help identify and address new environmental requirements associated with liquid waste while ensuring city-infrastructure is sufficient in handling the volume of liquid waste generated throughout the community.

"Mayor and Council are appreciative of being awarded a $395,000 grant contribution from the federal government…." says Mayor Janice Morrison "….This grant will allow us to proceed with the important planning stage of upgrading of our aging wastewater treatment system. This detailed planning is critical as these are multi-million dollar projects."

Residents can expect public consultation on the process as the goal is to develop a community-specific solution.

Notice of Motion in Castlegar Aims to Address Suspicious Fires

The motion, announced by Mayor Maria McFaddin, describes a 240% increase in suspicious fires this year. The matter is set for consideration at the next Castlegar Council meeting, December 18th.
Nelson City Council Approves Letter Calling for Peace in Gaza

The City Council endorsed letter was approved on Tuesday, December 5th. It is set to go to the federal government and federal opposition party leaders, BC Premier David Eby and more.
Castlegar City Council Considers 2024 Utility Rates

The 4.3% water rate increase would costs residents another $17.97 annually and $51.11 for commercial. A 6.3% sewer increase would cost residents another $23.83 annually, plus $68. 89 for commercial.
Trail RCMP Commander Talks Violence Against Women, plus Weekly Report

CMP Detachment Commander Mike Wicentowich says there is an event at the Bridge View Cafe downtown beginning at four this afternoon. The 34th anniversary of the killing of 14 women at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique is being observed throughout the Kootenays, including in Trail.
Possession of Stolen Loaded Handgun sees Duo Arrested in Robson

A search warrant was executed on Thursday, November 30th, at a property in the 3600-block of Robson's Broadwater Road. A male and female were taken into custody and the loaded handgun found by police was reported stolen after a break and enter in Krestova back on April 24th.
Crews Respond to Early Morning Structure Fire in Genelle

Crews arrived at the 500-block of 16th-Avenue, at 2:38PM, to find a fully involved mobile home. The incident was under control by 3:50AM but the structure was a total loss.
Nelson Council Hears Presentation on Optimizing Active Transportation

Councillor Keith Page asked the delegation, "Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health", what partnerships and proposals are being explored to increase active transportation. Councillor Rik Logtenberg says the more use and incentive for active transportation, the more development is possible.
Trail RCMP Release Spans Vandalism, Speeding, Report of Fire, more

Trail RCMP says a replica handgun and over $400 cash was seized earlier this month, November 11th, after police responded to a complaint that two people were passed out inside a running vehicle.
Kootenay Gallery of Art Seeks Funding Increase from City of Castlegar

The City had budgeted and provided the Kootenay Gallery of Art $58,470 for 2023. This latest funding request, a $20,000 increase, will be considered during budget deliberations.