Four East Kootenay road improvement projects stemmed from $28 million in B.C. government funding to upgrade side, secondary and forest service roads throughout the province…
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Additional guidelines for silviculture operators, employees
B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO) has released an order for industrial camps and guidelines to protect people working in the silviculture sector during the COVID-19…
Local communities get grants to reduce wildfire risks
The provincial government is providing almost $9 million to help 89 local governments and First Nations throughout British Columbia prepare so their homes, businesses and…
Mafioso-style governance must be stopped
Letter to the Editor Consultation and engagement are words that conjure up images of collaboration, equality, and well-represented regional decision-making. Yet it seems not so…
Fort Steele Society extended as historic site managers
The British Columbia government is extending a heritage site management agreement with the Friends of Fort Steele Society for another five years. Fort Steele is…
Funds available to enhance ORV trails, rider safety
Applications are now being accepted from organizations that propose to build or upgrade off-road vehicle (ORV) trails, and promote rider safety, announced Doug Donaldson, Minister…
Spark arrestors now required for ORVs
Wildfire Regulation changes will see fines ramped up Effective immediately, the British Columbia government has increased some wildfire-related penalties up to $100,000, to assist with…
Rural Dividend grants boost local projects
Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of British Columbia is providing $1,424,303 for nine projects in the Kootenays, Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay…
Help build a rural development strategy for B.C.
The Government of British Columbia is seeking input into a new rural development strategy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Doug…
Off-road vehicles restricted in backcountry
Effective at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 4, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited throughout the…