Watercraft inspections, lake monitoring keep invasive mussels at bay in 2025 In 2025, B.C. worked with partners to stop invasive mussels from being introduced into…
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Monitoring helps keep potentially disastrous mussels out
A program targets highly destructive zebra and quagga mussels They may be small, but they’re a significant hazard. “Zebra and quagga mussels represent a serious…
B.C. and partners step up fight against invasive mussels
The annual battle against keeping invasive mussels out of B.C. continues. The B.C. government, Columbia Basin Trust, BC Hydro and conservation organizations announced April 30…
A more sophisticated electrical grid is needed
Letter to the Editor In order to help adapt to developing Kootenay climate changes, we need a more sophisticated electrical grid that allows autonomous residential/commercial…
Seventh Salmon Festival flowed deep
By Anne Jardine On certain rare occasions, the spirit moves. The movement, the moment is beyond explaining, but it is deeply felt. The Secwepemc/Ktunaxa Salmon…
Ongoing funds for Invasive Mussel Defence Program
For the first time, the Government of British Columbia is ensuring there will be dedicated, significant annual funding for B.C.’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program, to…
Mussel inspection station for Yahk
As boating season approaches, the B.C. government is once again adding to its arsenal in the fight to keep B.C. invasive mussel free. The provincial…
UBCM highlighted busy September for council
Mayor’s update By Mary Giuliano Mayor of the City of Fernie September saw strategic planning to determine priorities, the hiring of a new chief administrative…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Oct. 11 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES 1.1 Development…
Second call for Kootenay Game Changer nominations
When a community moves forward, there are individuals and community groups driving the change. They’re the people who have the vision, the drive, and the…