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Norma Blissett / NDP – Kootenay East
Election 2013 Norma Blissett’s answers to e-KNOW questions: 1Q. Please provide a brief history of yourself—recent work experience, accomplishments and other things important to you as an individual. A. I’ve lived in Cranbrook for the past 18 years and have … > Read More
Sparwood Council Facts
Sparwood Minor Ball Jill Klapp and Kelvin Hughes appeared before District of Sparwood council May 6 to update them on Sparwood Minor Ball and to request upkeep and maintenance on the ball fields behind Teck (Mountain View), installation of a … > Read More
From the best available science
Letter to the Editor Wildsight believes that information in regard to selenium and other pollutants of water quality in the Elk River must be based on best available science. It is important that the serious nature of the contamination be recognized in designing plans … > Read More
Working together to protect the Elk Valley Watershed
Letter to the Editor At Teck, we take our role in maintaining both the environmental and economic health of the regions where we operate very seriously. That is why we were pleased with the B.C. Government’s recent decision to issue … > Read More
Going back to the 1990s is not a change for the better
Letter to the Editor Re: Fernie All-Candidates Forum I attended the all-candidates forum in Fernie and although I went there intending to vote for Bill Bennett, I did not expect such a total lack of knowledge from the local NDP … > Read More
Sparwood Council Facts
Whiskey Jack Resort District of Sparwood council April 15 authorized the Mayor and Director of Corporate Services to execute a fifth modification to the Whiskey Jack Master Development Agreement removing the storm sewer outfall and replacing it with the Highway … > Read More
Balance must be re-established
Letter to the Editor Neither Teck nor the B.C. government has denied the well-documented facts reiterated by the recent selenium study quoted in Wildsight and its partners’ media release on the poisoning of the Elk River. B.C. Environment Minister Terry … > Read More
Environmental groups state Elk River being poisoned by coal mining
A new study indicates that the Elk River is being poisoned by selenium leaching from open-pit coal mining waste rock, states a press release issued by regional and provincial environmental groups. Wildsight, Sierra Club BC, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society … > Read More
Officials celebrate Koocanusa boat launch
A commemorative plaque noting the contributing organizations that helped make the Koocanusa boat launch a reality last year was officially unveiled Thursday, Nov. 1 in a brief ceremony organized by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). Located on the … > Read More
