Nelson Council Welcomes new Financial Officer
Jury has worked closely with Colin, Mayor and Council to develop the City's Five Year Financial Plan and complete the City's and other small municipalities' audited financial statements.
Rossland Mayor Addresses Award to CAO
The Long Service Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators is also for Teasdale's more than 15 years of experience in senior local government administration.
Nelson City Council Discusses Heritage Master Plan
The plan identifies strategies and priorities to retain and improve heritage assets. Implementing these assets into planning policies, practices and bylaws aims to help show Nelson's contemporary age without losing it's touch.
Castlegar City Council Talks Mail-Ballot Voting
The Bylaw commits to a Special Early Voting Opportunity at Castlewood Village and more, but the main change sees the removal of mail-in ballot restrictions so that any eligible resident can mail their votes in.
Slocan Health Centre Emergency Open Again Around the Clock
Emergencies can now be handled again around the clock at the Slocan Community Health Centre. Interior Health said two additional registered nurses rectify the staffing challenges that forced the COVID related cutback in January.
CKISS Speaks to Invasive Species Action Month
White Spanish Broom and Italian Arum are two new listed species added to the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society's invasive plant priority list.
April Airport Report Sees Single Cancellation in Castlegar
Airport Manager Maciej Habrych told Castlegar City Council last week, April 2nd, that load factor was about 61% through April and should continue to rise as weather conditions improve for travel.
Kootenay Unemployment Rate Continues to Decrease
The Kootenay Unemployment Rate continues to fall. Stats Can said it's down almost a half percent from March to 4.9%, as 3,300 more people were working last month with 100 fewer job seekers.
Smoke Eaters Sign Trail Product for 2022-23 Season.
He got a point during the Smoke Eaters playoff series vs Penticton. Now Trail's Judah Makway is a full-time Smokie. The 17-year-old's signing comes after a 33 point season in 33 games with the KIJHL's Beaver Valley Nitehawks