BCTV Kootenays News Archives Current, back to Nov 9, 2011 Trail Mom Cooks Up Recipe Book to Help Young Athletes
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONVENTION PARTICIPANTS TOUR PROJECT WANETA EXPANSION PROJECT
Rick Hansen Attended Juvenile Sturgeon Release
TELUS CORPORATION : TELUS investing $700000 in Nelson in 2012
Traffic stop leads to arrest of key player in Kootenay area drug trafficking operation
TELUS investing $150,000 in Nakusp in 2012
 TMTVNEWS.COM,
Invermere BC, Canada --- The
RCMP Southeast District Major
Crimes Unit and the BC Coroners
Service are continuing their
investigation into the death
of...Scheme used for Nature Conservancy property not a legitimate calculation: critics
Environmentalists, First Nations protest proposed BC ski resort Vancouver Sun INVERMERE, BC — Environmentalists, First Nations people, politicians and local celebrities are combining efforts to continue the passionate battle against ... 5 transplanted B.C. caribou die
BC expanding Amber alert program
BC mother who fought off cougar awarded Medal of Bravery
The Little Town That Could – Did 
TMTVNEWS.COM, Submitted by
EKFH,
Yahk, BC…. It is
sometimes said that little
towns often have the biggest
hearts and nothing could be
more truer for the community
of Yahk.Trail artist invited to the Oscars
Rescued Alberta couple recalls
three days spent in BC wilderness
MLA supports call for independent review of Smart Meter Program
Missing Alberta couple found after missing for three days
On Global TV --- An Alberta couple that has been missing since Saturday has been found safe and sound. The RCMP confirm Jacob and Anja Oosterwyjk got “stuck” in a remote area in Bow River between Cranbrook and Fernie. Teck Trail Co-Op Student Brings Freediving to Trail
Ike Barber, 'a great Canadian' committed to the north, dies at age 89
Hate-crime, Racism and Discrimination in the West Kootenays – Who Knew?!
VIDEO: Cranbrook fire Tue, Apr 24: An early morning fire at a building in downtown Cranbrook destroys four businesses.
East Kootenay politicians call for summer police patrols
Police searching for Alberta couple
B.C. 'Bear Aware' program gets $225,000
Cranbrook to pilot poverty reduction strategy
UPDATED: missing/ overdue back country skier TMTVNEWS.COM (RCMP) --- A visitor from Sweden, Bjorn SODERLUND , was staying in Nelson. He reportedly departed Nelson on Sunday April 8th for a planned back country ski trip... Rare image of Lynx doing something rarely seen
Nelson BC man pleads guilty to vicious beating in downtown Calgary Subway
Award-winning Author & CBC Host Grant Lawrence Presents Adventures in Solitude in Nelson
Reel Adventures Fishing Report Kootenay Lake
Three Prescribed Burns Scheduled in April
Join Wildsight in celebrating the great outdoors with Scott Niedermayer!
Avalanche closes Kootenay Pass
BASIN RESIDENTS LEARN ABOUT COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY
Man's missing ashes to return to family in BC
World leading ski technology coming from BC's Powder Highway
Invermere BC man found dead after party
Loving and yearning in the Kootenays
RCMP to make enhanced patrols - Closing Weekend at Whitewater Ski Resort Nelson Police investigate 68 incidents in four days Nelson Police investigated sixty-eight incidents in the preceding four days including two drunk driving arrests, two public intoxication arrests, one cause a disturbance arrest, two breach of bail arrests, four motor vehicle collisions... Vigilance urged for safe outdoor burning this spring
Prescribed burn near Gilpin Creek and Morrissey Creek
Selkirk Cooking students tantalize taste buds in 2012 Top Chef showdown 
TMTV Photo ---TMTVNEWS.COM,
Selkirk College Hospitality and
Tourism students invited the
public into Mary Hall last week
to sample a variety of taste
delights from around the
world...
TRAIN DERAILMENT---TMTVNEWS.COM --- April 3, 2012 10:07 am. TMTV has just received a report of a train derailment between Nelson and Castlegar. No injuries are reported. We will have more as it becomes available. Break, Enter and Theft -Porcupine Saw Mill 
RCMP
RELEASE, Salmo BC, Canada ---
Sometime during the night of March
31st, 2012 unknown suspect(s) broke
into several outbuildings at the
Porcupine Saw Mill at 8564 Highway
6, Salmo, BC. The suspect(s)
then forced open several employee
lockers taking numerous personal
tools as well as a considerable
amount of Teck cable valued at
almost $10,000.00. The overall loss
is believed to be in excess of
$16,000.00. Salmo RCMP request
anyone with information this or
other crimes to call the Salmo RCMP
detachment at 250-357-2212 or
Crimestoppers.Another train derailment near Nelson BC
Short clip in High-Def video of the derailment TMTV TRAIN DERAILMENT ON YOUTUBE
Man dies after head-on motorcycle collision
TMTVNEWS.COM ---
The Slocan Valley has been the subject
of yet another cooperative enforcement
effort by the Nakusp and Slocan Lake
Detachments to combat illicit drug
activity in the Slocan Valley...Rick Hansen to Attend Juvenile Sturgeon Release
Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay coming through southeast BC
Mysterious, old urn discovered on Oregon coast with Nelson BC connection
Grizzly Bear hunt begins again: Groups want event banned
RCMP in the Kootenays suspend search saying more victims of Sundays avalanche unlikely
Couple goes missing on way to Fernie BC Increasing concern for a couple who headed out on a day trip two days ago and hasn't been heard from since Revelstoke leads BC in power conservation during Earth Hour
Man jumps off Nelson Bridge and survives
Clean up begins after train derailment Friday
TRAIN DERAILS - EXCAVATOR CRASHES INTO KOOTENAY LAKE
Shambhala Music & Performance Hall at Selkirk College Opens to the Public TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- Selkirk College is pleased to announce the official opening of our newly invigorated state-of-the-art theatre on the Tenth Street campus in Nelson... The Mir Centre for Peace presents - Kathleen Rodgers - Idealism in Exile: The Making of the West Kootenay Counterculture TMTVNEWS.COM, During the 1960s and 1970s an influx of immigrants from the United States seeking asylum from the war in Vietnam and people from other parts of Canada stirred the cultural pot of the West Kootenay... Dialogues with Unmani TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- Dialogues with Unmani Nelson, Friday April 20 – Sunday, April 22 --- Unmani is a spiritual teacher, originally from the UK... Lucas Myers with "Deck" - Theatre Comedy DECK: How I Instigated Then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement! Rossland Miners' Hall Presented by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture's as part of the 2012 Saturday April 7th. Performance Series Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm Big Red Cats conquers the slopes Globe and Mail So they sold their house on the beach in Sydney and settled in Rossland, BC, where they bought the Red Shutter Inn in 2003 and started to build Big Red Cats ... MLA Conroy urges health minister to take action on anesthesiologist shortage in Trail TMTV PHOTO/VIDEO -TMTVNEWS.COM, VICTORIA BC --– New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is urging the Liberal government to take immediate action to address a critical shortage of anesthesiologists at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital... Acclaimed Journalist and Alternative Radio Founder David Barsamian to Speak in Nelson TMTVNEWS.COM ---Kootenay Co-op Radio is pleased to present an evening with David Barsamian on Saturday April 14, at 7:30 PM, at the Self Design Commons, 402 Victoria Street in Nelson. Multi-community Smart Meter Meeting, Argenta Hall, Argenta, BC TMTVNEWS.COM ---Argenta is hosting a community-sponsored informational meeting, SMART METERS and YOU on BC Hydro's Smart Meter program in the Argenta Hall, from 7-9pm on Wednesday evening, April 4th, 2012. Animal trap allegations Conservation officials are investigating allegations an animal trap in Yahk, B.C. was deliberately set, after a family's dog got trapped and injured. See video below.
Intense Competition at Selkirk College’s 7th Annual Business Competition TMTVNEWS.COM --- The dust has cleared after an intense contest and the best and brightest of Selkirk College’s Business Administration program have shone through as winners of the 7th Annual Business Competition... Beat the Heat to challenge BC students TMTVNEWS.COM Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (NWPS) and FortisBC launch Beat the Heat to challenge BC students to come up with a plan to optimize natural gas use for a greener BC. MP Atamanenko Angered by Provincial Decision on Jumbo Resort TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- Alex Atamanenko, Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior voiced his dismay and anger at the BC provincial government’s approval of the controversial Jumbo Alpine Glacier Resort... LV Rogers Secondary School present LVR Grad Talent Show 2012: Stairway to Heaven. Thursday April 12 7:30 pm at the Capitol Theatre, Nelson. Tickets are $8 students, $10 regular and available at Capitol Theatre box office or call 250.352.6363 or on line at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Support our grads! 2012 Kootenay Skateboard Series Saturday April 14th from 10am to 4pm at the Kinnaird Youth Indoor Skatepark in Castlegar Parks Canada issues cougar warning for Radium Hot Springs area trails TMTVNEWS.COM, Lake Louise – Parks Canada has issued a warning for three trails in the Radium Hot Springs area in Kootenay National Park due to recent cougar activity. Randall Hopley pleads guilty in abduction of three-year-old boy in B.C. last fall CRANBROOK, B.C. - The man charged with the abduction of a three-year-old boy from his home in southe... Come Discover The Talents Of Our Local Music Students! TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- Selkirk’s Contemporary Music & Technology program is readying itself for another end-of-year performance. This year’s showcase promises to be an unforgettable display of student creativity and hard work... B.C. government gives special prosecutor power to charge in polygamy case VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has cleared the way for a special prosecutor to lay poly... East Kootenay Community Credit Union announces Sparwood Branch Grand Opening TMTVNEWS.COM, Sparwood BC– As a thank you to the community for welcoming the East Kootenay Community Credit Union’s newest branch to Sparwood, EKC is pleased to invite everyone to join them on March 28th Hundreds rally in Nelson to keep Jumbo Wild TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- TMTV for Global TV. Hundreds of people from the Kootenays gathered Sunday night to protest the province’s approval of the Master Development Plan for Jumbo Glacier Resort...Full story and video Additional Flights, Enhanced Schedule for Trail-Vancouver Route TMTVNEWS.COM, Richmond, BC ---Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the addition of new flights and significant schedule improvements to its Trail-Vancouver route effective Tuesday... Two skiers die in avalanche south of Nelson TMTV Photo/video exclusive for Global TV - Ambulance Paramedics remove the body of an avalanche victim from the helicopter at Nelson's Airport after an avalanche south of Nelson BC... AVALANCHE IN THE KOOTENAYS TMTVNEWS.COM Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:45am - We have preliminary reports of an avalanche in the Snowwater area, west of Nelson BC. Injured are being flow by helicopter to an area hospital. We will have more as it becomes available. Jumbo decision bad, but resort not a done deal Wildsight and Scott Niedermayer pledge to keep Jumbo Wild... Future NHLer gets his hands dirty washing trucks Edmonton Journal CRANBROOK, BC – The days leading up to Mark Pysyk's signing with the Buffalo Sabres were likely different than those of any other NHLer-to-be. The then 19-year-old was up every day at 6 am through the majority of May last year. Supernatural Snowboarding Competition Gets Super Shazam-Enabled on NBC... NELSON, BC, Fans watching NBC's stunning two-hour snowboarding competition Red Bull Supernatural on Saturday, March 31 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT can use the Shazam App to tag the show for exclusive Contour ... Investigation of fatal heli-ski avalanche continues names released TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- The RCMP has confirmed the identity of the two individuals who were buried and killed in Wednesday’s avalanche...Smoke-alarm campaign to save lives in BC TMTVNEWS.COM, VICTORIA – BC Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond and the President of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC, Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis have launched a smoke alarm campaign intended to ensure that every home in BC has a working smoke alarm... Salt Lake resident dies in avalanche in Nelson BC Canada Mounties gear up for Jumbo Glacier Resort protests Mounties in Invermere, B.C., say they may have to bolster staff to deal with protests opposing the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort. Jumbo Glacier Resort in the Kootenays approved TMTVNEWS.COM, VICTORIA – After one of the most extensive review and consultation processes in British Columbia’s history, the Province has approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort Master Development Agreement, which allows the resort to proceed...Jumbo Glacier Cranbrook business owner found with two bear paws fined $5500 The Province Cranbrook business owner Kwok Kei Leung was fined $5500 under the Canadian National Parks Act for possessing wildlife parts. CANMORE — A BC man was fined $5500 this week after pleading guilty to...KOOTENAY PROJECTS BENEFIT FROM GRANTS TMTVNEWS.COM, WEST KOOTENAYS – Four major recreation projects in the West Kootenays will receive over $1 million from the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development's Community Recreation Program... Fire destroys home in Nicholson BC arson suspected TMTVNEWS.COM, Golden BC Canada --- The Golden R.C.M.P., and the Nicholson Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1539 Campbell Road in Nicholson. The fire was fully involved upon their arrival, and the residence could not be saved. VIDEO: Avalanche kills two heli-skiers TMTV Photo/video exclusive for Global TV --- Two heli-skiers were killed in a huge avalanche near Nelson, BC.
Keep Jumbo Wild Rally Sunday In Nelson (Submitted) The Jumbo Glacier Resort was approved by the BC provincial government this week. Environmentalists in the Kootenays have been campaigning to keep the Jumbo valley wild for 20 years... Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC’s Interior Mountains TMTVNEWS.COM, March 23, 2012, Revelstoke, BC: For the first weekend of spring, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing its fourth Special Public Avalanche Warning in five weeks... Second Rally to Protest Voter Suppression in 2011 Federal Election TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- In response to Democracy Canada’s call for a second day of action to protest voter suppression in last year’s federal election, concerned citizens in Nelson will be meeting on Saturday... Green light for Jumbo Glacier Resort Tue, Mar 20 - A controversial year- round resort in the interior has just been given the green light by the provincial government. Brian Coxford reports. See video below...
Nelson Police Department filesThe Nelson Police Department had 51 calls for service between Friday March 16th and the morning of Monday March 20th... Harper Government Supports Agri-Food Industry and Strengthens ... MarketWatch GRAND FORKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, -- Today, Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla, announced federal ... Canal Flats Sawmill Operations Employees Donate $7,500 to EKFH TMTVNEWS.COM, Canal Flats, BC…. In 2010, Tembec Industries launched a Safety Recognition Program to promote safety awareness with the goal of injury reduction for its workforce across Canada... WANETA EXPANSION PROJECT REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE TMTVNEWS.COM, CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project - Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation, and Columbia Basin Trust – are pleased to announce another major milestone has been reached... Elk River Area Residents Encouraged To Support Local River Clean-Up Project For Canada Water Week Small Change Fund has specially selected the Elk River Alliance ‘Elk River Swim, Drink, Fish Festival’ project as one of five being profiled for Canada Water Week 2012... Access to DriveABLE test concerns elderly BC drivers CBC.ca (DriveABLE.com) Elderly drivers in BC say changes to rules evaluating driver fitness are unfair for people who live in rural areas, because of limited access to testing facilities. The rules were changed in 2010 so that once drivers reach age 80, ... Very large, very destructive avalanches are expected this weekend TMTVNEWS.COM, Revelstoke BC ---- March 15, 2012, Revelstoke, BC: Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC’s Interior Mountains Third warning in four weeks for recreational backcountry... Reservations opened for B.C. Parks camping CBC - On Thursday at 7 a.m. the phone lines opened. It's your chance to make a reservation and book your favorite B.C. camping spot. After all, there's nothing worse than packing up the kids, the boat, the camper and the floaty things only to discover that your favorite park is full. Fatal collision near Castlegar kills Nelson woman TMTVNEWS.COM - 12pm Thursday Mar 15 --- Nelson BC, A head-on collision this morning on Highway 3A has claimed a life. A 56 year old female lost control of her Toyota SUV and crashed head-on into a semi... Monarchist says TV ring deal is a royal rip-off TMTV video for CTV.ca The royal wedding is long over, but a BC monarchist still waiting for her ... Susan Greenwood, a transplanted Brit living in Nelson, ordered a 'Royal ... Watch CTV tonight for a full report from Lynda Steele, plus how to protect yourself when buying products on TV… MLA Mungall grieves loss of Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program Endangered northern leopard frog found in the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area The Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic will stay open TMTVNEWS.COM (submitted) The Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic will stay open in its current location, under new ownership. As the new owners... BC avalanche victim David Ng looked forward to backcountry vacation, heavy snow Vancouver Sun On Wednesday, the BC coroner's office officially identified Ng as the victim. His friends, four men from Calgary and one from Fernie, were able to dig him out after the slide hit about 3:30 pm "But unfortunately by that point, it was too late and he ... Kids found living in grow operation near Nelson TMTVNEWS.COM --- While executing the search the RCMP found two young children living in the residence, and being exposed to all the dangers of the marihuana grow operation. MORE COMMUTER AND EVENING SERVICE FOR KOOTENAY BOUNDARY TMTVNEWS.COM, KOOTENAY BOUNDARY – Starting on March 26, 2012 commuter-friendly and late evening service are coming to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Transit System... Atamanenko MP Set to Host Open Forums on Food Sovereignty March 18-23 TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior is all set to welcome constituents to a series of public forums he has organized with others throughout the Riding on the topic of Food Sovereignty... Skiers rescued and body recovered after Sundays avalanche TMTVNEWS.COM --- After the avalanche on Sunday that killed a skier on Ghost Peak near Revelstoke, Revelstoke Search and Rescue were able to recover the body...Snowmobiler killed in BC avalanche remembered as devoted family man, entrepreneur Vancouver Sun On Friday afternoon, Steven's combined loved of sports and winter brought him to a mountain just outside Sparwood, BC, where he and five others were snowmobiling. Three people in the group stopped for lunch, while three others, including Steven, ... Weather delays recovery of skier killed in B.C. avalanche Canada.com Meanwhile, a snowmobiler killed Friday by an avalanche near Sparwood, BC has been identified by the BC Coroners Service as Steven Burke Hall, 33. Hall, from Birchcliff, Alta., was with six other snowmobilers when the avalanche was triggered. BC deer cull opponents may face criminal charges CBC.ca Vocal opponents of an urban deer cull in Invermere, BC, could face criminal charges for allegedly harassing and intimidating the contractor hired to carry out the cull. RCMP say they have recommended members of the Invermere Deer Protection ... Skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke TMTVNEWS.COM --- Revelstoke RCMPolice were called on Sunday afternoon and advised that there had been an avalanche in the Ghost Peak area south of Revelstoke, BC, the slide broke and buried one skier... BC Coroners Service Confirms Identity of snowmobiler killed in southeast BC... Marketwire KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the snowmobile operator who died in an avalanche southeast of Sparwood on March 9, 2012. The deceased is Steven Burke Hall, aged 33, of Birchcliff, Alberta. Mr. Hall was one of a party of ... In Nelson BC, it's the opera that's home grown Globe and Mail It may sound like the premise for a Christopher Guest mockumentary, but there is some serious opera being created in Nelson, BC. The waiting for Khaos ended ... Cranbook man survives night in the wilderness after SUV plunges into gorge Global BC A man in an SUV plunged down an embankment in a remote area of southeast BC Saturday night and was rescued today. The crash happened about 10 kilometres east of Cranbrook, near the Wild Horse forest service road. The man's SUV plunged 50 metres down a ... BC avalanche survivor rescued CBC.ca One person has been rescued and another found dead after two avalanches hit British Columbia's backcountry on Friday afternoon. Corbin, BC The avalanches occurred near Corbin and Fernie, about 30 kilometres southeast and southwest of Sparwood ...
One Snowmobiler killed after avalanche in southeast BC TMTVNEWS.COM, Elk Valley RCMP responded to the report of an avalanche in the Corbin area approximately 30 kms southeast of Sparwood. The investigation has revealed a group of seven... Snowmobiler killed others injured in Kootenay avalanche TMTVNEWS.COM, May 9 2012, 4:40PM --- Hours after the Canadian Avalanche Centre had issued a Special Avalanche Bulletin, a snowmobiler has died as a result of his injuries and three others were injured after an avalanche Friday in the east Kootenays. There are reports of one death and three injured snowmobilers. There are unofficial reports of a possible 2nd avalanche but unable to confirm. No other details are available. Possible threats against contractor hired to kill deer in Invermere... Global BC INVERMERE, BC - A contractor hired to cull deer in the southeastern BC community of Invermere may be feeling hunted himself, as tensions rise over the ... Special Avalanche Warning Issued TMTVNEWS.COM, March 9, 2012, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users... Police seize sawed-off shotgun after man threatens pub staffTMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- A twenty-two year old Lardeau BC resident is in trouble after uttering threats Wednesday night... B.C. film and TV spending up TMTVNEWS.COM, VICTORIA BC, CANADA – Film and television production spending in British Columbia rose by 16 per cent during 2011 Grand Forks man charged with two counts of arson TMTVNEWS.COM --- 47-year-old Grand Forks resident Christopher James Cusack... The Weather Network’s Spring Outlook: Meteorologists Share what to Expect this Spring TMTV photo, Kootenay Lake. TMTVNEWS.COM, Oakville, Ontario – The Weather Network has just released its outlook for the months of March, April and May. Kootenay Co-op not forcing out Extra Foods staff Since news of the Coop’s purchase of the 708 Vernon St. Property was announced to members on February 13th, the Kootenay Coop has been gathering feedback... Historic Grand Forks Hotel burns down The historic Grand Forks Hotel was completely destroyed in a fire early Wednesday morning. ... Grand Forks hotel fires - Photo Gallery Grand Forks hotel fires. Two Grand Forks hotels caught fire early Wednesday morning: the historic Grand Forks Hotel and the Winnipeg Hotel. GRAND FORKS HOTEL FIRES TMTVNEWS.COM, Grand Fork BC Canada. Wednesday 5:50am March 7 --- There has been two separate hotel fires early this morning in Grand Forks BC. One at the Grand Forks Hotel and the other at the Winnipeg Hotel. The fires are suspicious and may be the result of an arsonist. Will have more info as it becomes available... DAYLIGHT SAVINGS SUNDAY MARCH 11 Opera makes world premiere in Nelson, BC CBC.ca ... produced, conceived and composed in Nelson, BC, makes its world premiere ... before touring Cranbrook, Trail, Grand Forks and Creston in the spring. Nelson Robo-call Rally Sunday Nelson Rally Against Fraudulent Elections in front of the Courthouse, Sunday, March 11th. Mountain caribou transfer boosts southern BC herd CBC.ca Over the weekend, government biologists and veterinarians attempted to transfer 20 caribou from a healthy donor herd in the Dease Lake area, about 250 kilometres south of the BC-Yukon border, to the endangered southern Purcell herd in the East Kootenay ... BC man wanted after failing to return to half-way house Global BC He also has a lengthy criminal history for violence, threats, and weapons-related offences, say police. These were all committed in the Rossland / Trail area. Police say he does have ties to the Kootenay region of BC and Metro Vancouver. AVALANCHE HAZARDS AND CRASHES CLOSE INTERIOR HIGHWAYS TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- Several highways in the southern interior are closed due to high avalanche hazards and vehicle crashes. Go to http://www.drivebc.ca for updated information. Here is a few of the highways closures. $1 MILLION EARMARKED FOR COLUMBIA LAKE CONSERVATION TMTVNEWS.COM, (Columbia Basin) - Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to announce it has committed $1 million to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to go toward the conservation of Columbia Lake... CBT REWARDS STUDENTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TMTVNEWS.COM, (Columbia Basin) - Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is accepting applications for two of its community service award programs. Valued at $2,000 and based on volunteer service Oldest human ancestor found in Canada’s Burgess Shale, Yoho National Park TMTVNEWS.COM, Toronto – March 5, 2012. Researchers from the University of Cambridge, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and the University of Toronto have confirmed that Pikaia gracilens, an iconic extinct animal found only at the 505 million-year-old Burgess Shale fossil beds in Canada’s Yoho National Park... Alleged child abductor Randall Hopley expected to register a plea in court today A plea is expected today from the man accused of kidnapping a young boy from his Sparwood home. ... Dog rescued by volunteer fire fighters outside Grand Forks A dedicated group of volunteer fire fighters can be credited with rescuing a dog and reuniting the b... BC caribou relocated to save dwindling herd CBC.ca (Associated Press) The Ministry of Environment is moving 20 northern mountain caribou from northern BC to help bolster a dwindling herd in the Kootenays. BC Southeast Interior school districts post strike plans During the B.C. teachers strike on March 5, 6, and 7, each school district will be making its own plans for students. Here is a list of information published online on Friday morning... Deer cull underway in 3rd BC town CBC.ca The community is the third in the Kootenays to euthanize its deer, after a population boom of the the animals began creating problems for residents of urban areas. Mayor Gerry Taft says the cull is a last resort but most people demanded something be ... Selkirk Career, Job and Education Fair - POSTPONED TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar BC Canada --- Please be advised that the 2012 Selkirk Career, Job & Education Fair on March 7th will be POSTPONED until April 4th, due to the potential BC Teacher Labour disruption.National news media cover KHAOS premiere The Amy Ferguson Institute announced Wednesday that that it has learned the world premiere of its newly commissioned opera, KHAOS, opening in Nelson on March 8th... Skier triggers avalanche near Whitewater Resort TMTV Photo --- TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada, Thursday March 1, 2012, RCMP received information that an avalanche occurred one kilometer up from the access road to Whitewater Ski Resort south of Nelson BC...AVALANCHE AT WHITEWATER SKI RESORT Thursday, 12:45PM March 1, 2012 We have a report of an avalanche at or near the Whitewater Ski Resort south of Nelson BC. Rescue crews are on the way to the scene. We will have more as it becomes available... Smart meter protest held in Trail BC TMTV for Global TV News Vancouver, TMTVNEWS.COM, Trail BC, Feb 29, 2012 --- Over fifty people from the West Kootenay protested in front of the Fortis BC building in Trail BC today... Residents divided as Invermere council readies to kill deer The Province But an opposition group, the Invermere Deer Protection Organization (IDPO), which formed earlier this year, has fought the cull with petitions and public protests, and proposes alternative measures. The group got an injunction from the BC Supreme Court ... Selkirk Students & Graduates Pitch In On Habitat For Humanity Project In Castlegar TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar BC Canada --- Students from Selkirk College’s School of Industry and Trades training recently helped make the Castlegar community stronger by helping with a Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay... The Black Jack Comedy tour is Coming to Nelson! TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- Mike MacDonald has had many successful and well received live performances all over North America. In addition, he has appeared on numerous TV shows including Late Night With David Letterman... Smart Meter protest planned in Trail BC Wednesday TMTVNEWS.COM --- Several people in the West Kootenay are planning to protest smart meters and the lack of choice. The rally on Wednesday February 29th is from 11 am to 1 pm in front of the FortisBC building in Trail BC. Mystery Shopper scam hits Nakusp The Nakusp RCMP would like to warn the public of an internet / telephone scam...BC town wins world's best tasting tap water GlobalNews.ca The tap water in the BC town of Greenwood has been named best-tasting tap ... A panel of media judges says the tap water in Greenwood, British Columbia, ...
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Remaining woodland caribou in US (in Idaho) barely holding on The Wildlife News Across the South Salmo River in woodland caribou habitat on the Idaho/Washington/BC border. View is northward in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. Snowmobile tracks used by wolves to hunt threatened mountain caribou Vancouver Sun Snowmobilers buzzing through mountain caribou habitat in southeastern BC are ... in the critical winter habitat of the south Purcells herd, near Cranbrook... Special Avalanche Warning for Most of BC’s Backcountry TMTVNEWS.COM, This Special Public Avalanche Warning issued has been updated to include the Kootenay-Boundary and the Northwest Coast regions... Kaslo Voices screening at the Langham Theatre Pennywise, Kaslo BC Canada --- KASLO VOICES...in 1985, the Kootenay Voices video project created by Bernadette Lynch... Skier injured near Whitewater Ski Resort TMTVNEWS.COM, Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 --- Nelson Search and Rescue was paged this morning at 11:10 with a request from the Nelson RCMP to respond to a "SPOT Beacon" signal... New opera KHAOS premieres in Nelson, B.C. CBC Radio 3 The town of Nelson, in the interior of British Columbia, is known for its ... with touring performances set for Cranbrook, Trail, Grand Forks and Creston. Breathing in Kootenay Cold Smoke Pique Newsmagazine The annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival is back for its sixth year, and the forecast looks like Ullr is going to deliver. The idea for Coldsmoke was originally hatched by John Irvine (marketing director for outerwear brand Arc'teryx) and telemark ... Castlegar man beaten with hammer TMTVNEWS.COM Castlegar BC --- On February 21 2012, just after midnight, Castlegar RCMP were called to an assault complaint... 2012 Capitol Kids Series Fun for the Whole Family TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC -2012 is shaping up to be an exciting season for live performances for children young and old with the continuation of the Capitol Kids Series... FILM COLLECTION ON BC ENVIRONMENT TO BE PRESERVED TMTVNEWS.COM, (Columbia Basin) - One of the largest private film collections in Canada, which provides a fascinating document of rural B.C., will be housed and preserved... Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards kicking off in Trail BC Wednesday TMTVNEWS.COM, Trail BC --- The Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck are kicking off in Greater Trail tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22. The awards will recognize volunteers who have contributed eight or more years to sport. MISSING KOOTENAY SKIERS FOUND OK TMTVNEWS.COM, Salmo BC Tuesday Feb 21, updated at 9:30am --- Two overdue skiers have been found and are ok...SKIERS FOUND OK SCATHING REPORT HIGHLIGHTS LIBERAL FAILURE TO HELP SENIORS Report of Overdue Back-country Skiers in the Kootenays Salmo RCMP received a report of two overdue skiers. The two adults, a male and female from Nelson, B.C... Driver found liable for assaulting Kootenay youth who broke his ... The Province ... 2004, Daniel Bolen was driving his truck from Nelson to Castlegar on the day ... But the judge hearing the civil action, BC Supreme Court Justice Mark... Cougar destroyed after attacking dog in Nelson TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- On Sunday evening Nelson Police and the local Conservation officer teamed up to dispatch a cougar Protest to be held against Invermere's proposed deer cull Global BC The municipal council had been preparing to cull 100 deer this past week, but the grassroots group won a temporary injunction in the BC Supreme Court to ... Kienan Hebert kidnapping case delayed in court again The man charged in the kidnapping of three-year-old Kienan Hebert last September appeared in B.C. co... New York designer lights up Nelson world premiere TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- When Sharon Huizinga was involved in creating lighting magic for Cirque du Soleil, “Shrek, the Musical” on Broadway, Diana Krall’s, “From this Moment On” tour, and President Obama’s Inaugural Ball... Large amount of marijuana seized from routine traffic stop in Kootenays TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- On Monday, February 13th, a police officer from the East Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit stopped a vehicle for speeding... Alberta Charges Against Hopley Likely to be Waived to BC 94.1 CJOC-FM The man charged with kidnapping and then returning a young boy in Sparwood, will likely have his other charges in Alberta waved to the BC court system. Mungall says I Will, Supports Helmet Use On Ski Hills TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- MLA Michelle Mungall honoured the life of Will Schooler and the growing "I Will" campaign in the Legislature Tuesday... Movie crew filming in and around Nelson TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- The Camera crane swoops over the set during filming of "A Christmas Miracle" at the church in Queens Bay BC. The filming wraps up early Sunday morning. You go, girls! Calgary Herald Fernie Alpine Resort's six-week Ladies Freeride Clinic begins this weekend. Classes run 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, ... Name of Meadow Mountain avalanche victim released TMTVNEWS.COM, Feb 15, 2012 --- The name of the man that was caught in an avalanche on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, BC back on Feb 3rd has been identified. The deceased's name is Ilkka SAARINEN, Born June 28, 1961. He was from Janakkala, Finland. ORIGINAL STORY: Avalanche kills skier on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, BC Snowplow injures woman in Fernie Calgary Herald FERNIE BC . A woman was struck by a snowplow in this BC resort town and was rushed to hospital in Calgary by air ambulance. STARS responded to the call in ... Town Treasure (VIDEO) CBCTV Rumours a beloved ice-clearing machine will be replaced at the local hockey arena in Rossland, BC prompt an a film tribute.
WorkSafe BC investigates electrical accident in Cranbrook CKNW News Talk 980 ...investigating after an electrical accident at the Finning Mobile Equipment yard in Cranbrook yesterday. Spokesperson Megan Johnston says it happened around 2:30, as 3 workers were loading a machine onto a truck. "Two workers were on the ground, ... KOOTENAY CO-OP FINDS A NEW HOME TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada ---- After many years of looking for a new home for the Kootenay Co-op, their search is finally over! WANETA EXPANSION PROJECT REACHES MILESTONE TMTVNEWS.COM, CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project - Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation, and Columbia Basin Trust – are pleased to announce a major milestone has been reached with the completion of powerhouse excavation.... RCMP play ball hockey with school kids TMTVNEWS.COM, Kimberlery BC Canada --- As part of hockey week, Cst Chuck Battye organized four days of ball hockey at Kimberley RCMP...Early morning house fire in Nelson causes smoke damage TMTVNEWS.com, Nelson BC ---- smoke and flame were visible and a primary search was initiated which revealed that the occupants of the Mill Street home were not at home... Last Minute Reprieve for Invermere Deer cull TMTVNEWS.COM, Invermere BC Canada --- On February 9th at the Supreme Court in Vancouver a temporary injunction has been granted against... Hot soup, watching films and Peace talk TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, will be participating in a Peace Cafe on Wednesday... Target coming to Cranbook BC in 2013 TMTVNEWS.COM, Cranbrook BC Canada ---- Target Corporation is has confirmed that Tamarack Mall in Cranbrook, BC will be home to a future Target location... Bomb threat at Rossland Courthouse TMTVNEWS.COM - Thursday Feb 9, 2012 --- The Rossland Courthouse was evacuated because of a bomb scare Thursday afternoon. This is the second time within four months... Police bust Marihuana Grow Operation and find stolen firearm TMTVNEWS.COM, (RCMP) --- Nakusp and Slocan Lake RCMP executed a search warrant earlier this month on a property near Winlaw, B.C. in the Slocan Valley. Nakusp Airport deploys Searidge Weather Information System Aviation.ca The Arrow Lakes area of the West Kootenays is a geographically remote, large, and mountainous region noted for its variable, often inclement weather. At the time of an emergency call for air evacuation pilots need to make fly/no fly decisions. Cranbrook BC one of the winners of Sustainable Communities Awards TMTVNEWS.COM, Ottawa, Ont. — The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today unveiled the winners of its 2012 Sustainable Communities Awards, a program recognizing municipal projects across Canada... Ecstasy-related deaths make drug use a gamble TMTVNEWS.COM, (submitted) In the past few months there have been an unusual number of ecstasy related deaths in B.C. and Alberta. Ecstasy has been a popular drug of choice for adolescents and young adults...
17 year old Trail BC youth facing 47 child luring related charges Photo: Trail BC Mayor, Dieter Bogs being interviewed by TMTV for CBC TV " Shock and then discussed, that it's happening in our community". TMTVNEWS.COM, TRAIL BC --- A 17-year-old youth is to appear later this week in Rossland court. The 17 year old from Trail BC is charged with 47 counts that include impersonation with intent, extortion, uttering threats... Precautionary search of old avalanche site TMTVNEWS.COM, Fernie BC --- Shortly after 11 am today, February 7th, an experienced back country skier reported to the Elk Valley RCMP... Groups calling for love letters to Jumbo Dave Quinn Photo - Jumbo TMTVNEWS.COM, Invermere, B.C. — Environmental groups who have fought against a ski resort development in B.C.’s Jumbo Valley are putting out a call to drop the fighting words and come up with something different: A Valentine to a wild Jumbo Valley. TeleCross and Telemark GS Ski Race comes to Fernie BC TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- The BC Telemark Ski Association is pleased to announce its Event and Race calendar for the winter 2012. The events include Telemark Festivals, initiations to Telemark Skiing, Telemark races and clinics... EKC’s Puck Toss Supports Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club TMTVNEWS.COM, Cranbrook BC --- On February 4th, East Kootenay Community Credit Union held its community Puck Toss at the Kootenay ICE home game in support of the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club... Skier in Kootenay hospital with serious injuries after surviving ... The Province The avalanche survivor, who hails from Quick, BC, was rescued by a dedicated ... The searchers came upon a 36-year-old Cranbrook woman, who told them it was ... Another avalanche in the Kootenays Photo: Looking over the back towards Hell Roaring Basin. TMTVNEWS.COM, Kimberley BC, Saturday Feb 4, 2012 --- TMTV received a report of a second avalanche in as many days in the Kootenays. A rescue is underway near the east Kootenay town of Kimberley, in BC's southern interior... Updated: avalanche in the Kootenays Avalanche kills skier on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, BC TMTVNEWS.COM, Kaslo BC Canada --- On Friday at approximately 11:30 am, an avalanche occurred on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, BC... 2012 Oscars Gift Lounge to Feature Exclusive Artwork from Shawna Erback Studios TMTVNEWS.COM, Trail, BC, Canada – On February 23, 2012, self-taught Canadian artist Shawna Erback will introduce her art to over 100 celebrities at the WOW!... Warm winter ahead for most of Canada TMTV.net Photo --- Most Canadians across the country can look forward to a warmer-than-normal winter, right through until spring, according to Environment Canada's latest forecast. Atamanenko Slams Conservative Old Age Security Review Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, is angered by the Harper government's recent announcement that the Conservatives are looking at making changes to the Old Age Security pension... GET INSPIRED, EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED CBT HOSTING CONNECT: YOUTH ACTION SUMMIT TMTVNEWS.COM, (Columbia Basin) - Basin youth are invited to apply to attend CONNECT, a free YOUTH ACTION SUMMIT happening May 3-6 in Kimberley, BC... Cranbook RCMP officer charged with stealing laptop TMTVNEWS.COM, Cranbook BC (RCMP) In October of 2011, an Internal Code of Conduct investigation was initiated against a Constable from the Cranbrook... Activists fight Kootenay wolf cull CBC.ca Kootenay animal rights activists say the provincial government shouldn't kill wolves to protect the dwindling southern Purcell caribou herd. Housing Market Continues To Benefit From Low Interest Rates TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson, BC - Paul Shreenan, REALTOR® and President of the Kootenay Real Estate Board (KREB) says, “According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), Canada’s housing market will... Fire leaves Nelson BC family homeless TMTV Photo/video TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson, BC. Posted 8am Thursday Jan 26, 2012 --- An early morning fire on Wightwick Road, on the north shore of Nelson BC was completely destroyed by fire...More on the story: Fire Click here for HD video of the fire: VIDEO OF FIRE BY TMTV Ecstasy overdose in Nelson Nelson Police were called to the Spirit Bar in the Hume Hotel regarding a medical issue... Biggest year yet for Wildsights Winter Wonder TMTVNEWS.COM, Columbia Basin, B.C. — What do snowshoe hares and kids have in common? Neither of them hibernate. And the winter can be a long, challenging time for each... Two separate crashes on Saturday close Highway 3A Posted: Saturday Jan 28, 2012 - Highway 3A was closed early this afternoon at Beasley Bluffs... Man dies in crash on Pass Creek Road TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC, Jan 27, 2012. Icy roads may be the cause of a fatal car accident Thursday on Pass Creek Road... Man found not guilty in burning hotel in Ainsworth BC Local radio station BKR reports that the man accused of burning down the old Silver Ledge Hotel in Ainsworth BC has been found not guilty in Nelson court... RCMP issue warrant for failing to appear on trafficking charges TMTVNEWS.COM, (RCMP) On September 3rd 2010 members of the Castlegar RCMP executed a search warrant in Castlegar and located a sophisticated indoor marihuana... Removing Wolves is Akin to Turning Caribou into Cows TMTVNEWS.COM, Golden, B.C- January 27, 2012 -While the South Purcell mountain caribou herd may be in big trouble, many other species will be as well if wolves are removed from the ecosystem this Spring... BOTTLE DRIVE FOR FAMILY WHO LOST THEIR HOME TO FIRE BOTTLE DRIVE FOR KOELTGEN FAMILY ON SATURDAY: The greater community is invited to come out and support a local family who lost their home and everything in it due to a house fire Thursday, Jan. 26... Selkirk College Bringing Certificate Program For Community Economic Development To the Kootenays TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar, BC - Selkirk College is pleased to partner with SFU Centre for Sustainable Community Development and the Upper Columbia Co-operative Association. Economics meets the Environment in Invermere Finding Balance Forum TMTVNEWS.COM, Invermere, B.C. Finding Balance, an event that connects economics with the environment is taking place in Invermere, BC CANUCKS ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO ADD THEIR VOICE TMTVNEWS.COM, SURREY, BC - Fraser Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority are encouraging British Columbians to visit mindcheck.ca, a web site for youth and young adults that offers tools to check mental wellbeing and support for mental health challenges... Mungall’s 100 Mile Feast Challenge Featured in 2012 BC Bridal Guide TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC - When MLA Michelle Mungall commissioned a report on the region’s food systems from UBC grad student Paris Marshall-Smith, she knew that she would be referring back to it many times for guidance... Nelson Police arrest woman after violent rage January 20th, 2012, a Nelson Police officer responded to a suspicious circumstances incident at a residence in the Fairview area of...More police news: Suspected drunk driver crashes into Nelson Bridge Accused Sparwood child abductor guilty of violating parole Video: Accused child abductor Randall Hopley pleaded guilty to two counts of breach of probation Monday morning in a Cranbrook, B.C., courtroom. Slocan Valley Mounties hunt suspect linked to grow-op and dog attack The Province Mounties are searching for a man from the Slocan Valley in BC's Kootenay region allegedly linked to ... RCMP officers hone new skills on avalanche skills training RCMP officers practice searching with transceivers...15 RCMP regular officers and volunteer auxiliary officers from 6 different Southeast District detachments met up in Revelstoke this past week for a two day work shop in avalanche skills... MTI, Marmicmon partner to help BC fleets recruit drivers from abroad Truck News CASTLEGAR, BC -- With BC's recent decision to open its provincial nominee program (PNP) to long-haul truck drivers, training institution Mountain Transport ... Another storm blasts southeast BC TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC. 6PM, Jan 24, 2012 SNOWFALL WARNING CONTINUES: White-out conditions are being reported on some local highways an freezing rain is creating problems for drivers --- A Pacific frontal system will continue to spread snow...storm WINTER STORM HEADING SOUTHEAST WEATHER WARNING ENDED: Snowfall warning continues for West Kootenay, Arrow Lakes, Slocan Lake & Elk Valley Environment Canada Weather warning: Updated at 11:06 PM PST Tuesday 24 January 2012. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected for Tuesday. ACCIDENT CLOSES HIGHWAY 6 Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 - A motor vehicle incident closed Highway 6, just north of Slocan Park in the southern interior, Saturday evening. The road was closed for several hours. No information has been made available from the RCMP. New Project Aims at Avalanche Education for Mountain Snowmobilers TMTVNEWS.COM, Fernie, BC: Three levels of government support for the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) were represented today, as BC MLA Bill Bennett announced... Rossland Winter Carnival Pique newsmagazine Rossland doesn't fit the image of a typical BC resort town. Much like neighbouring Trail, home to mining giant Teck's lead-zinc smelter operations, ... 84 Year old Creston BC man killed in crash TMTVNEWS.COM, Creston BC Canada - (RCMP) On Wednesday January 18, 2012 at 7:28 P.M. Creston RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 3A north of Sanca Creek... Kootenay deer cull faces international opposition CBC.ca(CBC) Opposition is growing to a large-scale deer cull in BC's East Kootenay. Three communities have committed to eliminating as many as 225 urban deer; Cranbrook has finished, Kimberley is in the midst of its cull, and Invermere is next on the list. ... Two RCMP officers facing charges in Nelson BC court TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC, Canada --- Two RCMP members are facing charges in a Nelson, B.C. courtroom. 'SKI BUM: THE MUSICAL' IS BACK TO SHRED THE ROSSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL TMTVNEWS.COM, Rossland, BC. It doesn't matter if you're a musical buff, ski bum, ski buff, or musical bum, ‘Ski Bum: The Musical’ is a fast-paced, shredding good time... Ecstasy, cash seized west of Danville DANVILLE WASHINGTON - The U.S. Border Patrol has seized 18 pounds of Ecstasy ... form, are worth about $135000, Customs and Border Protection said. TRAVEL ALERT: Ferry Service Interruption Glade Ferry Both directions - Glade Ferry Service Interruption of 5 - 10 minutes at Kootenay River due to Ice Flows until further notice. Updated on Wed Jan 18 at 6:40 pm. http://www.drivebc.ca Scientists discover unusual “tulip” creature in Canadian Rockies TMTVNEWS.COM --- A bizarre creature that lived in the ocean more than 500 million years ago has emerged from the famous Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale in the Canadian $2 Million Spa and Wellness Center Launched in Fernie BC MarketWatch Spa 901 is the only true destination spa in the Kootenays" 901 Fernie (901Fernie.ca) is a $30 million transformation of a 1908 school and grounds. It is a collection of 44, one, two and three bedroom suites and penthouses with beautiful surrounding ... Green Building Conference set for March 2 and 3, 2011 TMTVNEWS.COM, Kimberley, B.C. — The Third Annual Green Building Conference is set for March 2 and 3, 2012 at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre... WINTER STORM WARNING ENDED Special Weather statement: weather office bulletins Updated: 4:04 PM Saturday Jan 21, 2012 weather office warnings For highway conditions: http://www.drivebc.ca BIG WINTER STORM HEADING OUR WAY TMTVNEWS.COM Nelson BC Canada --- Special weather statements and a winter storm warning has been issued by Environment Canada for southeast BC... New special prosecutor named in Bountiful polygamy probe The Province...The BC government has appointed a new ... of the fundamentalist Mormon community of Bountiful in the Creston Valley. ... Helmet proposal gets high marks from skier's brother CBC.ca 26th after hitting his head on an outdoor stair rail in Nelson BC Will was not wearing a helmet at the time. "It was great to hear something like that," ... THE KOOTENAY ARTS Local Arts News, Entertainment, Shows, Call to Artists, and Classes Updated Jan 17 CLICK HERE!
WestJet mulls regional airline WestJet is considering launching a new short-haul regional airline in a move that would extend service to smaller communities... RCMP asks West Van PD to investigate arrest in Revelstoke The RCMP have asked the West Vancouver Police Department to investigate the apprehension of a wanted man, where injuries were sustained by both the accused and an RCMP officer. IH Announces Smoke Free Champions for Change Awards TMTVNEWS.COM --- Champions are among us! If you know someone who has played a significant role in promoting tobacco free living why not give them a pat on the back and nominate them for a Smoke Free Champions for Change Award? Kindergarten in a retirement home proves a hit with young and old UPDATE: Volunteer firefighter killed in Enderby Volunteer firefighter killed in Enderby, B.C., fire Avalanche risk across B.C. high; triggers backcountry warning and road closures Keremeos man surrenders after bizarre police chase Carrot chips? BC vending-machine operators attempt to win back customers AVALANCHE CONTROL ENDED --- Highway 3 Both directions - Avalanche Control from Kootenay Pass Summit to Avalanche Gates, East Side of Kootenay Pass (10.2 km), 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Tue Jan 17. Delays to two hours. Confidence level high for a 3:30 pm reopening. Updated on Tue Jan 17 CAR CRASHES INTO BUS - ONE KILLED TMTVNEWS.COM, East Kootenay Traffic Services and Columbia Valley RCMP... Symphony building towards a strong future TMTVNEWS.COM - “Music is a wonderful thing to experience: No matter what type of music you like, music is able to get the crying person to find comfort and joy, or the joyful person to cry. Lucy's return mends broken hearts The Province The family had an engagement in Nakusp the next day and from there planned to return ... Before leaving, they contacted the Nelson BC SPCA to report Lucy's ... Meet Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- Ever wonder what it’s like to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? I’m a Breast Buddy (ski/board-a-thon) comes to Fernie Alpine Resort TMTVNEWS.COM, Fernie, BC… The latest creative fundraising idea in support of East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s A Clear View... Cash Awards available for Elk Valley Communities TMTVNEWS.COM, (Submitted) East Kootenay Community Credit Union Community Awards of $12,500 each for Fernie, Sparwood and... Snowfall warning for Elk Valley continues - ENDED Updated 10:45pm Jan 14, 2012 Additional snowfall amounts of 5 cm expected tonight. A Pacific frontal system is giving snow to the Kootenays today... MORE: Snowfall warning Accident Closes Highway 3A near Castlegar BC A head-on collision earlier Friday evening closed Highway 3A for several hours near the community of Thrums, just east of Castlegar. Rescue crews were on scene extricating the injured who were taken to Nelson Hospital with undetermined injuries. The highway was fully open to traffic around 8:30PM. Road conditions were dry and clear at the time and there has not been any official word on the incident from the RCMP. Current Road Information: http://www.drivebc.ca TNF Canadian Open Freeskiing Champs Getting Underway at Red Mt. Powder.com ROSSLAND, BC — RED Mountain Resort is pleased to host over 160 athletes from around the world to compete in the Junior ... Sparwood resident arrested for possession of child pornography TMTVNEWS.COM - On January 4th, 2012, the Elk Valley RCMP concluded a complex investigation with the execution of a search warrant... RCMP Setting the Record Straight in Cranbrook TMTVNEWS.COM Cranbrook B.C. --- (Submitted) Recently a writer with The Vancouver Sun wrote a story about an 82 year old motorist in Cranbrook who was alleging she was treated unfairly by the RCMP with respect to being stopped for suspected impaired driving... BC solicitor general orders review of sober senior's roadside treatment Vancouver Sun January 12, 2012 BC Solicitor General Shirley Bond has ordered a review of why the RCMP tried 15 times to give a sober 82-year-old Cranbrook, BC woman an alcohol breath test before citing her for failing to blow, ... Shaw Media to launch 24/7 B.C. news channel British Columbia residents could have access to 24-hour local news on their television sets as early as this summer. Castlegar's Hosting Amnesty International Film Festival TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar B.C. --- Hope for the future begins at home, where the big screen offers the big picture on Thursday, January 19th, at Castlegar's Amnesty International Film Festival, this year again the Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College... Selkirk College awarded $675,000 from province for Employment Skills Access program TMTVNEWS.COM Nelson BC, For the third year in a row Selkirk College and the Kootenays Columbia River Treaty: Local Governments Collaborate on Community Engagement and Education Columbia River, photo by nrcan TMTVNEWS.COM, (NELSON BC) Elected officials from local municipalities and regional districts have been appointed to the newly-formed Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee... Legendary Hockey players coming to Cranbrook TMTVNEWS.COM, Cranbrook, B.C. - The Legendary Hockey Heroes will be coming to Cranbrook, 6:00pm, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Memorial Arena. STRONG WINDS CAUSED PROBLEMS TMTVNEWS.COM, NELSON BC 11:30am Tuesday Jan 10, 2012 --- Strong winds caused problems for hydro and highways work crews Tuesday... BC seeks new special prosecutor to pursue charges against Bountiful Globe and Mail He declined to comment on the likelihood of a successful prosecution. Members of the polygamous community of Bountiful , BC walk down a road near Creston... Kin Club of Cranbrook Sponsors 2nd Annual Snow Golf Tournament TMTVNEWS.COM --- On Saturday, January 14, 2011 the Kin Club of Cranbrook... Skier killed in avalanche near Golden BC Golden SAR Rescuers file photo --- Posted 6:45PM Jan 6, 2012 - TMTVNEWS.COM, Golden BC Canada. This afternoon, Golden/Field RCMP received a report on an Avalanche in Molars Bowl, just west of Golden, BC... More: Fatal Avalanche Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace offers community mediation services Mediation is the art of resolving conflict through peaceful means; through reflection on one’s own thoughts, values and feelings toward conflict, as well as relationships with others involved in the conflict. Transition Nelson Launches Good Neighbour Mediation TMTVNEWS.COM --- Transition Nelson Society announced yesterday that the Nelson Good Neighbour Program will launch this Spring... Ski Resort Offers Free Lift Passes to the Entire US for 30 Days MarketWatch Interested visitors are encouraged to look at flights going into Spokane International Airport in Washington (GEG) or Castlegar Airport (YCG) in British Columbia. For more details on Red Mountain, how to get here and where to lodge, ... No BC Ambulance Services in Castlegar over the holidays CBC - An investigation is being launched by BC Ambulance Services into why Castlegar was left without ambulance coverage Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to BCAS Central Kootenay Superintendent Chris Mason. The investigation also encompass the fact that Castlegar first responders weren’t notified of the coverage gap until half an hour before Castlegar ambulance coverage came to a holiday halt. RED Mountain Resort Has Plenty of Snow And More Snow in the Forecast Snowboarder Magazine Rossland, BC, Despite what you've heard about the snow conditions being at an all time low in the resort regions of the California Sierras, Lake Tahoe, Utah and Colorado, RED Mountain Resort on British Columbia's Powder Highway ... Fees For Criminal Record Checks To Be Implemented In the Central Kootenay TMTVNEWS.COM --- Effective January 9, 2012 residents in those areas serviced by our detachments in Salmo, Nelson... Missing Revelstoke man found dead TMTVNEWS.COM, Kamloops BC --- The body of a male that washed up on the shores of the Fraser River near Hope, B.C... Owner finds dog lost in wild after tragic Trans-Canada Highway crash The Province - Never give up on finding a lost pet. That’s Lisa Hawkins message after finding her lost pup Toffee five days after a tragic car crash in which her best friend and two young children were killed. Alberta judge suggests database for excited delirium CBC.ca Officers found 40-year-old Gordon Bowe from Castlegar, BC, behaving erratically in the basement of a vacant house in the southeast community of ... Cranbrook woman killed in New Year's day crash TMTVNEWS.COM, Early morning New Year's day fatal collision investigated in Cranbrook... Nelson City Police to investigate arrest with injury TMTVNEWS.COM, Penticton BC - The Penticton RCMP are confirming that an independent investigation is being conducted by the Nelson Police Department... BC avalanche victim was Lafarge executive, father of 3 Vancouver Sun — The man who died while heli-skiing Friday near Revelstoke, BC, is a married father of three who had recently been promoted to head Lafarge's Dubai office. Ronald Greg Sheardown, 45,... 2nd avalanche victim was from Ontario CBC.ca The skier killed in an avalanche near Revelstoke, BC, has been identified as Ronald Greg Sheardown, 45, an Ontario native who has been working in Dubai, RCMP said Sunday. Sheardown, who was from Stouffville, was on a heli-skiing excursion with 10 other ... RCMP say heli-skier killed in avalanche near Revelstoke, BC GlobalNews.ca REVELSTOKE, BC - A holiday adventure turned into a tragedy for a group of heli-skiers in the British Columbia backcountry after one person was killed by the brute force of tumbling snow. Eleven enthusiasts set out by helicopter Friday with a ... Controversial B.C. deer cull will see meat go to the needy The Province Similar to a successful deer cull program in nearby Cranbrook, the meat from the processed deer is to be sent to the local food bank. McRae said they have also been advertising locally to let families in need know the meat will be packaged up and ready ... 2nd deadly avalanche in BC CBC.ca The skier killed near Revelstoke was the second to die in the province in as many days. Duncan MacKenzie, 30, an avid outdoorsman and longtime ski patroller from the Whistler Blackcomb resort, died in an avalanche in the BC backcountry near Pemberton ... Mica dam getting two new generating units Journal of Commerce BC Hydro is installing two additional 500-megawatt generating units inside existing turbine bays at the generating station at the Mica Dam, 135 kilometres north of Revelstoke on the Columbia River. Initiated by the government of WAC Bennett and built ... Simultaneous avalanche incidents at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Golden SAR Rescuers Photo ---TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- The Golden RCMP activated the Golden Search and Rescue techs to complete a search of an avalanche reported mid day Friday... Black ice causes accidents on local highways TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC 6:30PM Dec 30, 2011 --- You might think the roads are wet with the mild temperatures but if your traveling the local highways around Nelson, beware of black ice. This couple slid off Highway 3A at Kokanee Park. No injuries were reported. Another accident near Kaslo BC has been reported. A Ford F350 pick-up has crashed through a garage. No injuries in that incident. British Columbia Top Weather Stories for 2011 - Regional Highlights TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC --- According to the Canadian Avalanche Centre, 11 people died this year in avalanches in British Columbia and Alberta; the yearly average is between 12 and 14. In the last full week of January... Cold war: who has world's biggest rink? CBC.ca The cold war is on: Invermere, BC, is aiming to have what it says will be the world's largest skating rink, adding a third player to the rivalry between Winnipeg and Ottawa, which make the same claim. The town is going to try to flood and maintain a ... Skier triggers avalanche at Revelstoke Mountain Resort TMTVNEWS.COM --- The Revelstoke RCMP activated the Revelstoke Search and Rescue team Thursday afternoon...
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Columbia issued by Deadly week on BC highways TMTVNEWS.COM - It has been a deadly week for vehicle crashes and deaths on BC highways... Collision closes Highway 1 in both directions TMTVNEWS.COM, Revelstoke BC Dec 29, 2011 - A collision closed Highway 1 in both directions from Revelstoke to Golden around 12PM this afternoon. The highway re-opened at 4:30 PM http://www.drivebc.ca BC Highway Cam provided by Parks Canada in cooperation with the BC Ministry of Transportation. Midway brought back from the brink of becoming a ghost town Photo from Superstock.com The Province ... Osoyoos and Grand Forks in southeastern BC — is finally back on its feet. ... Stephen Hill, a Rossland financial planner who led the fundraising plan, ... Toronto Sun Ranks Red Mountain As One Of The Top 10 Ski Resorts In the world Newschoolers Rossland, BC - RED Mountain – we don't spend ad dollars in large ... RED Mountain is located in Rossland, BC, a scenic mining town dating back to 1898. ... Kicking Horse sliding death a preventable occurrence: officials CALGARY - The death of a Calgary man who slammed into a fence post during a middle-of-the-night inner tube ride down a closed ski hill in B.C. Castlegar resident busted for fraud after reporting vehicle stolen A Castlegar man has been fined $2,750 after admitting he lied to police about his truck being stolen. Parks Canada looking for ways to cash in CBC - With user fees at national parks and historic sites frozen until 2013, the agency is trying to find other ways to make money... Calgary man dies in sliding accident at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort The man and a group of individuals hiked about a kilometre up from the bottom of the mountain to a closed ski run around 1 a.m., said spokesperson Jordan Petrovics. The resort does not permit night skiing. CP freight train derails near Golden, B.C. CBC - Twenty-five Canadian Pacific Railway cars carrying grain came off the tracks 16 kilometres west of Golden, B.C., on Tuesday morning. Whitewater's uncommon backcountry experience Troy Media That place is Whitewater, deep in the Kootenays, close to the funky town of ... Welcome to the Kootenay's where life operates on a whole other time clock. ... Kootenay Pass Highway 3 Closed - alternate route Kootenay Lake Ferry - UPDATE: Now Open The line-up at Kootenay Bay on the east shore of Kootenay Lake - Photo courtesy of East Shore Internet Society... Avalanche risk closes BC highways CBC.ca Heavy snow and the risk of avalanches has closed several BC mountain passes including the Trans Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke. Highway 1 is scheduled to remain closed at least until 4 pm Wednesday. Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 and Highway ... After a kidnapping, the Hebert family forgives and gains peace The Province 6 from his bedroom in Sparwood in southeast BC, where he lives with his parents and seven siblings. After an Amber Alert, emotional appeals from his parents ... B.C. offers skiing to suit everybody MetroNews Canada From the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the knee-deep powder of the Kootenay Range, BC knows how to make the most out of winter. ... Incredible Generosity Of The Nelson Community What a fabulous dinner had by all! While there are many going on these days, I am talking about the Selkirk College Nursing Students Beans Dog involved in tragic highway crash still missing Toffee, a 1-year-old Pittbull cross Rottweiler, has been missing since the deadly crash on Wednesday... Collision kills three on Trans Canada Hwy TMTVNEWS.COM - RCMP and the B.C Coroners Service continue to investigate a two vehicle collision that resulted in the death of three occupants of one vehicle. COCAINE, MARIHUANA AND STEROID BUST IN NELSON TMTVNEWS.COM - On Monday, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed on a residence in Nelson, BC... Slight increase in the number of Nelson BC houses PR-CANADA.net Nelson, British Columbia, December 21, 2011 – Nelson BC Real Estate agent Paul Lamoureux today announced a slight increase in the number of Nelson BC houses ... BC family hoping new drug gets funding for the New Year News1130 SPARWOOD (NEWS1130) - All a 3-year-old Sparwood girl and her family want for Christmas ... "The Ministry of Health in BC decided to extend it for 90 days, ... NEW PROJECT TO ADDRESS NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF BASIN BUSINESSES TMTVNEWS.COM, (Columbia Basin) – Spearheaded by the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI), the new Business Retention and Expansion... Crescent Valley company one of B.C.’s best road builders TMTVNEWS.COM, CRESCENT VALLEY – Interoute Construction Ltd. of Crescent Valley has won this year’s Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Award for its paving work on the Fernie Ski Hill project... Kootenay Pass Highway 3 Closed in both directions UPDATED: Closed in both directions from Avalanche Gates, West Side of Kootenay Pass to Avalanche Gates, East Side of Kootenay Pass... Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada Highway 3 - Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, Trans Canada Highway - Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass. Snowfall accumulations of 25 to 40 centimetres expected tonight through Wednesday... B.C. polygamy ruling might go unchallenged Friday is the final day for any appeals against the B.C. Supreme Court ruling that upholds the Criminal Code ban on polygamy and, by all indications, no appeal attempt is forthcoming. BC town says closing border crossing unwise CBC.ca The mayor of Midway, BC, — a small village between Osoyoos and Grand Forks ... south of Nelson via the village of Salmo, BC The Canada Border Services ... Officer smells trouble and finds BC grow-op - British Columbia ... CBC --- plants in “a highly sophisticated” growing operation, said ... after an officer noticed large macaws and parrots ... and stumbled upon a grow-op on the ... B.C. man gets National Geographic nod A 66-year old B.C. man who circumnavigated Ellesmere Island in Nunavut has been short-listed for National Geographic's 2012 Adventurer of the Year. BC nurses decry closure of public health clinics CBC.ca Nurses in the BC Interior are warning the impending closure of five public health clinics will hurt the poor. The five clinics —in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Grand Forks and Cranbrook — test and treat sexually transmitted infections, and are set ... IHA set to close STI clinics in Grand Forks, Cranbook, Global BC ... Prince George, Grand Forks and Cranbrook. Interior Health says that after a review, it was decided the clinics are underutilized and that there are more cost effective ways to provide STD treatment. The closure is being condemned by the BC Nurses ... TELUS supports East Kootenay Foundation for Health 4-traders Cranbrook, BC - Until May 21, 2012, TELUS will contribute $100 on behalf of every new smartphone customer in Cranbrook to the East Kootenay Foundation for ... Spread joy, not germs, this holiday season TMTVNEWS.COM --- For many the holiday season means a time to enjoy good company and good food. As we spread the joy of the season we need to be extra careful to not spread food-borne illness causing bacteria... BC gets a white Christmas — if you're up in the mountains The Province In the Kootenays, the Castlegar area had a five cm dump Saturday. Flurries in the region are expected and there will be light accumulations of snow all ... The Weather Network Releases Ho! Ho! Snow Report TMTV Photo Dec 21, 2011 --- TMTVNEWS.COM, Oakville, Ontario (December 21, 2011) – You’ll hear those sleigh bells ringing and jing-jing jingling too, as The Weather Network’s jolliest travel correspondent, Santa Claus, prepares to take flight... Tin is for 10 food drive marks Interior Health anniversary TMTVNEWS.COM --- In celebration of Interior Health’s 10 year anniversary, employees across the region are participating in “Tin is for Ten” food drives to assist those in need during the holiday season... BC MOUNTIES SAY THANKS TO SPARWOOD SEARCH GROUPS AND VOLUNTEERS TMTVNEWS.COM, Sparwood BC Canada --- A well attended ceremony of appreciation took place Thursday in Sparwood to collectively acknowledge the sincere appreciation for the group of SAR volunteers and other organizations that all assisted in the September 2011, abduction of Kienan Hebert in Sparwood, BC...Accused kidnapper Randall Hopley does not ask for bail CBC.ca The man accused of kidnapping a Sparwood, BC, boy earlier this year chose not to ask for bail at a hearing at Cranbrook Provincial Court Monday morning. ...
WANETA EXPANSION PROJECT WORKERS AT
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Six Drug Traffickers Arrested and Charged in Castlegar Investigation TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar BC Canada --- A four month investigation, dubbed Project E-NARTHEX, undertaken by the Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit has resulted in six drug traffickers... Council moves forward with bylaw for Hydro borrowing TMTVNEWS.COM - - - Council has taken the first step in authorizing the City to borrow up to $6 million toward Nelson Hydro infrastructure projects... Hockey Dreams Found in Italy TMTVNEWS, Trail BC Canada --- Like all Canadian boys who grow up playing hockey, Trevor Johnson dreamed of making it to the NHL... Elderly Nelson woman defrauded of thousands of dollars TMTVNEWS.COM --- Nelson Rural RCMP wish to warn the public of a recently reported phone scam where a Nelson area resident was the victimized and defrauded thousands of dollars. Freeskier JP Auclair pulls stunts while skiing through Kootenay towns Story Airs tonight - TMTV on Global TV The snow has just started falling in some parts of the country and some ski hills have already opened... TRAVEL ALERT: HEAVY SNOW OVERNIGHT FOR THE INTERIOR MOUNTAIN PASSES Issued: Friday 6:pm Dec 23, 2011 --- Accumulations of up to 10cm expected for Kootenay Pass, Allison Pass, Paulson Summit, Coquihalla Summit. Watch for adverse conditions. Winter tires are required, carry chains and be prepared for delays. BC ROAD REPORTMake This Christmas Safe TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada --- (RCMP RELEASE) It’s that time of year again where we stock our fridges with egg nog & rush off to local stores to find the best deals on Christmas gifts for loved ones...
Search Teams involved in Sparwood
child abduction to be recognized TMTVNEWS.COM
Sparwood BC Canada --- A
presentation ceremony will take
place in Sparwood BC...
Randall Hopley court date set for March Globe and Mail But that case was derailed when Kienan Hebert vanished from his Sparwood, BC home in September and Mr. Hopley was later captured and charged in the ... MLA Michelle Mungall holding public meeting in the Lardeau Valley TMTVNEWS.COM --- MLA Michelle Mungall is hosting a public meeting on the next steps for economic development in the Lardeau Valley... Holiday lighting tips for a bright, safe and energy-efficient season! TMTVNEWS.COM, Vancouver – Part of the charm and tradition of the holiday season are the lights: colourful twinkling lights brightening up the long nights and lighting up people’s homes... Cranbrook first BC city with permit to kill urban deer CBC.ca Other BC towns, such as Grand Forks and Kimberly, are closely watching Cranbrook's experiment. They too have problem deer, and are working out their own ... BC high school volleyball politics spur human-rights complaint Vancouver Sun But BCSS denied the request and suggested Christman attend a school in Castlegar, 20 kilometres closer — but only under the condition that he commute to the school. The commute is a 98-kilometre one-way drive over a mountain pass with extreme weather ... KRIC announces $2000 scholarship for youth to attend SHAD Valley The Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) has announced a partnership with Shad Valley, Canada’s premier program for igniting an entrepreneurial and innovative spark in Canada’s youth, to provide a $2000 scholarship to a high-achieving grade 10, 11 or 12 student in the... Burgess Shale featured at Royal Ontario Museum The Burgess Shale (Contributed by: the Royal Ontario Museum) If you were ever curious about the Anomalocaris canadensis -- also known as the Unusual Canadian Shrimp -- now's your chance to get up close and personal. Annual Community Holiday Lunch at Our Daily Bread in Nelson TMTVNEWS.COM --- On Wednesday December 14th, MLA Michelle Mungall is hosting her Annual Community Holiday Lunch at Our Daily Bread in Nelson. This annual event brings people from all walks of life together to share in the Holiday spirit. Eight tips to keep kids safe during the holidays TMTVNEWS.COM, Vancouver, B.C. – The holidays can be fun, but they can present unique concerns when it comes to kids' safety. Wildsight & What People Think Wildsight, a local environmental organization, is asking for public feedback about their work and community involvement... Initiative to replace the aging Gerrard rainbow viewing platform at Trout Lake TMTVNEWS.COM --- Columbia Power has provided $2500 in support of the Friends of the Lardeau River in their initiative to replace the aging Gerrard rainbow viewing platform at Trout Lake... CP HOLIDAY TRAIN COMING TO A COMMUNITY NEAR YOU! Canadian Pacific is proud to announce the arrival of the 13th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train... Nelson man missing since April TMTVNEWS.COM --- Nelson Police are requesting the assistance of the public regarding the disappearance of a Nelson resident missing since April 2011. Forestry community gathers to discuss community involvement in forest management TMTVNEWS.COM --- The Kootenay forestry community gathered on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Selkirk College Castlegar campus to discuss how the forest industry and communities can work together more effectively, as part of the province-wide Healthy Forests... Canada Cup of Curling Canadian Curling Association Kicking back in the Kootenays Delta-Optimist Geoscience BC Launches a New Project in the East Kootenays Marketwire Revelstoke to Offer Sneak Peek Weekend First Tracks Rivalry between Sicker mines prompted engineering marvel Canada.com School bus and semi collide in Ft. St. John BBB warns of phishing scam Airdrie Echo Copper Point Resort in Invermere, BC Finalist for 2011 CHBA-BC Award Keep warm and save money this winter using BC Hydro’s top 7 tips TMTVNEWS.COM --- As the days gets shorter and the weather gets colder, energy demand across the province almost doubles as people turn up the heat and keep lights... Marihuana Grow Operation taken down in Passmore BC File photo TMTVNEWS.COM, Slocan Valley BC --- On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, members of the Slocan Lake and Nakusp Detachments sought and obtained judicial authorization to search a property for a marihuana grow operation in Passmore... Scientists urge BC Hydro not to close conservation offices CBC.ca Robert F. Bukaty and Jason Leigh/Associated Press Fifty scientists from the Kootenays are urging BC Hydro not to close conservation offices in eastern and ... West Coast storm halts some BC Ferries CBC.ca Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships Home ice not nice versus Ice The Province Brewed Awakening at the Great Canadian Beer Festival 2011 The Province Global BC partners with Shaw TV to cover Civic Election 2011 West coast ski season opens early CBC.ca Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes the Washington – British Columbia border area Earthquake Report Best deals on 2011 ski vacations Toronto Sun St. Eugene is the Perfect Place to Stay for the Newspaper carriers, the guardian angels of our community TMTVNEWS.COM, TRAIL BC CANADA --- In today’s society, it’s every person for him or herself. You can go about your life independent of others, thinking that no one would ever take notice of your routines. But as one B.C. Sturgeon Sightings Increase in Trail TMTVNEWS.COM --- It has long been known that the white sturgeon, a fish renowned for its primitive appearance, is under threat. Once abundant, it has declined drastically since the 1990s, with research showing that only 1,000 wild adult... More BC Resorts Open For Skiing And Riding OnTheSnow.com Photo Courtesy of Fernie Alpine Resort. A stream of storms blowing in from the coast has prompted more British Columbia ski resorts to open early. ... Trail B.C. youth charged with Facebook luring, extortion RCMP in Trail, B.C., announced that seven charges have been laid against a youth in the Kootenay-Boundary region for using social media to sexually lure and make threats against other youth. Skier Dies in Nelson BC after doing tricks Photo from kootenayrockies.com. An Edmonton skier died after crashing and hitting his head while doing skiing tricks TSN has live coverage of the 2011 Capital One Canada Cup TSN Toronto, ON – TSN's 2011-12 curling broadcast season kicks off this weekend with the 2011 CAPITAL ONE CANADA CUP OF CURLING live from Cranbrook, BC beginning Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 pm ET. The CANADA CUP is part of TSN's exclusive ... Mungall asks Minister to reinstate Nelson BC Hydro jobs TMTVNEWS.COM --- On the last day of the Fall Legislative session, MLA Michelle Mungall again asked the Minister of Energy and Mines to reconsider cuts to BC Hydro that will see the Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) office shut down.... Wassabi Collective's dubstep duo Pique newsmagazine They've been a staple of the BC touring circuit but Meretsky says they've reached their maximum audience living in the Kootenays. ... First-ever Roller Derby World Cup kicks off this weekend – Good luck to the team from Nelson BC TMTVNEWS.COM, Toronto Ont, Canada --- Teams from Canada, USA, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, France, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil...
Grant from The North Face will benefit Basin
kids this winter CBT CONTINUES TO BOOST STUDENT EMPLOYMENT WITH NEW SCHOOL WORKS PROGRAM New program and $3.5 million committed to student wage subsidies... CBT Enhances Youth Opportunities in Basin Communities First 10 communities announced for CBT's Community Directed Youth Funds program Revelstoke man missing CFJC TV Kamloops He's described as 6 feet tall, with balding hair, and blue eyes. if you have information on his whereabouts contact RCMP. He drives a 2008 Subaru Outback -- BC License 540-SHE. Adding to concern is the fact his car insurance expired in September and ... A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Jazz Council Photo: Frida Viklund, Frida Viklund Photography --- TMTVNEWS.COM, Kaslo BC - The Jazz Council will bring the sounds of Vince Guaraldi's classic and timeless soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas... These nets stop deer, not pucks Globe and Mail The first BC municipality to receive a provincial permit to capture and kill deer inside its city limits, Cranbrook modelled its deer-cull program after a similar initiative in Helena, Mont., where close to 500 animals have been removed from a ... B.C.’s drinking water standards tanking Voyage of the Koo Koo Sint & Paddle Song Waking up to avalanche risk in BC Missing Nakusp woman found dead in submerged car Canada Cup heads to Cranbrook, Olympic trials berth at stake Eviction notice served to occupiers of City Hall Grounds TMTV Photo/video - The recent Occupy Nelson Rally. TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada. Nov 28,2011 ---This afternoon, City staff served an eviction notice to the group occupying the grounds in front of City Hall. Occupiers have until Wednesday to move... Canfor buys Tembec's BC sawmills Vancouver Sun Man dies in Sundays crash near Castlegar TMTVNEWS.COM, On Sunday, Avalanche control east of Revelstoke causing travel delays Global BC Bountiful child-bride probe leads RCMP to U.S. RCMP Forecast for weekend on BC coast: Heavy rainfall, flood risks. Avalanche danger in the interior The Province Creston man back in custody after recent release TMTVNEWS.COM, Yahk BC
PARKS CANADA URGING CAUTION IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
THIS WEEKEND Caribou and Captive Breeding: Conserving a Species at Risk TMTVNEWS.COM RCMP admit to monitoring BC graffiti artist TMTV Photo/Video for CBC.ca Update Nov 25 School Bus driver duct tapes school kids TMTV on Global TV Nakusp man sentenced to 2 years after home invasion TMTVNEWS.COM --- James Russell Fraser of Nakusp was convicted in Nakusp Provincial Court for offences stemming from a home invasion... West Kootenay Kennel Club Presents: Pet Pictures with Santa and Canine Good Neighbour Program TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar BC --- Join us with your pets on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 2528 10th Avenue in Castlegar, where the West Kootenay Kennel Club will be hosting Pet Pictures with Santa... Thirty Communities Back BC Pesticide Ban Canada NewsWire Thirty BC municipalities have passed motions supporting a ... Hot Springs and Fernie along with cities such as Kelowna, Saanich, Richmond, ... THE KOOTENAY ARTS Local Arts News, Entertainment, Shows, Call to Artists, and Classes UPDATED NOV 24 CLICK HERE! Timeline of polygamy in Canada Winston Blackmore (Pictured Right - TMTV Photo) Canada.com Blackmore and Oler are arrested and taken to Cranbrook, BC, where they are charged and released with conditions. Sept. 23, 2009 — Criminal polygamy charges against Winston Blackmore and Oler are thrown out by BC Supreme Court Judge Sunni ... Canada's polygamy laws upheld by B.C. Supreme Court CBC - The B.C. Supreme Court has upheld Canada's polygamy laws in a decision handed down Wednesday in Vancouver. BC passes permanent protections for Flathead Flathead Publishing Group The province of British Columbia passed a law prohibiting mining, ... "The local people in Fernie always wanted to keep the North Fork the way it was," he ... CP HOLIDAY TRAIN COMING TO A COMMUNITY NEAR YOU! Canadian Pacific is proud to announce the arrival of the 13th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train... The Sympyony of the Kootenay Christmas Celebration TMTVNEWS.COM --- Come and join the community Christmas celebration concert with the Symphony of the Kootenays... Embattled Silviculture Operator Charged with Fraud, Forgery TheTyee.ca During June and July 2010, the period identified in the recent charges, Khaira was doing brush clearing and other forestry related work for Louisiana Pacific and BC Timber Sales. According to court documents filed in Revelstoke on Nov. ... AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC - The City of Nelson Fire and Rescue Services will be accepting applications from community minded persons to fill several vacancies in the complementary Auxiliary Fire Department. West Kootenay Kennel Club Presents: Pet Pictures with Santa and Canine Good Neighbour Program TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar BC --- Join us with your pets on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 2528 10th Avenue in Castlegar, where the West Kootenay Kennel Club will be hosting Pet Pictures with Santa... RADON GAS RISK - PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM TMTVNEWS.CON, Nelson BC --- Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. The challenge is should you find out you’ve got dangerously high levels in your home -- who do you call to fix it? Travel Advisories Ended Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 Travel advisories are in effect on local highways: http://www.drivebc.ca BC Supreme court to deliver its verdict Wednesday on Canada's ... The Province ... fundamentalist Mormon sect of Bountiful that practices polygamy walk past protestors at a town meeting n Creston on April 19, 2005. The BC Supreme Court ... B.C court to rule whether polygamy is constitutional; appeal all but certain Global TV - VANCOUVER - The husbands and wives in the isolated polygamous commune of Bountiful, B.C., are about ... TRAVEL ADVISORY ENDED For updated information --- Please check http://www.drivebc.ca before travelling. UPDATED: COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 3 NEAR SPARWOOD KILLS TWO TMTVNEWS.COM - Highway 3 closed in both directions --- The RCMP Southeast Kootenay Traffic Services are currently investigating a fatal collision which occurred Monday morning, 8 km east of Sparwood on Hwy 3 Mines Act changes signal BC ready to dig in against environmentalists Winnipeg Free Press Teck has applied to expand its operations at its five steel-making coal mines in the Sparwood-Fernie areas of southeastern BC and is considering re-opening ... Violent sex offender released - Residing in Yahk BC TMTVNEWS.COM - Jason Neil BEAUDRY, age 34, was released from a provincial correctional institution on Thursday November 17, 2011 and will be residing in Yahk, B.C. Small earthquake hits BC's Okanagan CBC.ca Some residents of the South Okanagan region of BC were awakened by a small earthquake early Friday morning, but there are no reports of any damage. The 4.3-magnitude quake was felt in Penticton, Rock Creek, Kelowna, Grand Forks and other south-central... The Unofficial Election Results are as follows: Election results from around the province. Sexual Assault/Sexual Interference against a 13 year old Nelson City Police --- On November 14, 2011, Nelson Police arrested a 27 year old transient male on charges of Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Uttering Threats. The victim in this matter is a thirteen year old female who had been reported missing by the RCMP from a neighbouring community. The accused male, who is well known to police, appeared in Grand Forks court and was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear in Nelson court on November 21, 2011. New Avalanche bulletin information system issued TMTVNEWS.COM, Revelstoke BC: The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) marks the start of a new season of avalanche forecasts with a new... Sexual predator targeting local teen boys TMTVNEWS.COM, Trail BC ---Police are warning parents of a sexual predator who is using Facebook to target local boys... BC man finds RCMP cameras full of crime photos Video by TMTV for CBC TV, Global TV, CBC TV National News Dion Nordick, of Grand Forks, BC, told CBC News Tuesday that he found the motion-activated cameras in June, in trees overlooking a rented trailer he lives ... Road Maintenance worker killed while driving snowplow TMTVNEWS.COM --- A Nakusp BC man driving a snowplow for highways contractor HMC died Monday after his snowplow rolled... B.C. pot bear man faces new charges CBC -Conservation officers say a B.C. man charged with feeding bears to keep them around his outdoor marijuana plantation is doing it again. ... Christina Lake resident Allen Piche's story went worldwide when he was charged ... Bear dude video by TMTV of Nelson BC Snow and accidents close several BC highways CBC.ca On Wednesday six people were taken to hospital in two separate school bus crashes in northern BC — one near Prince George and one near Fort St John. The Trans Canada was closed in three spots on Thursday morning including between Revelstoke and Golden ... Wednesday's snowfall warning ended, driving hazardous TMTVNEWS.COM Nelson BC, Thursday, Nov 17 --- Nelson City Police were advising motorists that driving conditions in Nelson were extremely poor Wednesday evening... MORE Former Team Canada captain slams BC resort project CBC.ca "I believe the Jumbo Valley is a special place for all people who live in the Kootenays," said Niedermayer. "It's a place where you can go, throw on your hiking boots, and walk in the footsteps of grizzly bears." 'Something that we should be proud of' .. RCMP ASKING ASSISTANCE IN FINDING MISSING GRAND FORKS MAN TMTVNEWS.COM, --- RCMP - Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment are seeking the public's assistance in locating a Missing Person - Randy James Neilson... Scott Niedermayer joins native leaders in opposing Jumbo Glacier ... The Province ... NHL great Scott Niedermayer is supporting First Nations opposition to the proposed Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort in the Kootenays. ... B.C. government's plan to construct three LNG plants counters CO2 ... Vancouver Sun Clark claims these plants are in the best interest of BC's families. ... This includes Site C, expansions to the Revelstoke and Mica dams, and approved ... Different Nelson, similar vibes The Nelson Mail A LOT LIKE HOME: Baker St is the main drag of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. ... rivers, meadows and towns of Kaslo, New Denver, Silverton and Slocan. ... District looks to resurrect ghost town cemetery CBC - These two markers are all that remain of the old Cascade cemetery in the Kootenays... Snow, heavy winds pound south coast, Vancouver Island Global TV - People across the province were still cleaning up Saturday after a nasty Remembrance Day storm that knocked out power, delayed ferries and sent cars careening off the road. Winter conditions grip BC interior highways CBC.ca ... BC interior highways including Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass on Highway 1, and Pine Pass on Highway 97, and Kootenay Pass and Alison Pass on Highway 3, The Trans Canada Highway was also closed in both directions 17 kilometres east of Revelstoke due to ... Health wish list for local candidates in the Kootenays TMTVNEWS.COM, Gibsons, BC - People living in small towns and rural and remote communities across BC joined together last week for a virtual town hall meeting... Be prepared! Storm season is here TMTVNEWS.COM, Vancouver BC – This fall and winter, B.C. continues to be influenced by La Niña... Walking in the Footsteps of 500-Million-year-old Burgess Shale Arthropods(TMTVNEWS.COM, Toronto, Ontario – November 9, 2011) Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have used the first animal trackways from the Burgess Shale to breathe life into scientific understanding of the locomotion... This is Burgess Shale on Mount Field where fossil trackways were collected by the ROM in 2008. (Photo Credit: Copyright Royal Ontario Museum photo: Jean-Bernard Caron) Walking in the Footsteps MORE ARCHIVED NEWS ARCHIVES FEB 21, 2011 TO NOV 20, 2011 ARCHIVES DEC 1, 2010 TO FEB 20, 2011 ARCHIVES OCT 21, 2009 to NOV 30, 2010 NEWS VIDEO VAULT ON YOUTUBE: WATCH TMTV NEWS STORIES, FEATURES, DOCUMENTARIES & RAW VIDEO: CLICK HERE MORE NEWS VIDEO HERE: TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NEWS VIDEO
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GLOBAL TV - TMTVNEWS.COM, CASTLEGAR BC --- This
year’s annual juvenile white
sturgeon release, hosted by the
Upper Columbia White Sturgeon
Recovery Initiative (UCWSRI) was
attended by a special guest last
week, Rick Hansen
TMTVNEWS.COM,
Winlaw B.C. Canada --- On April
15, 2012, a member of the Slocan
Lake RCMP stopped a vehicle for
a driving infraction in
TMTVNEWS.COM,
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– TELUS will invest $150,000 in
Nakusp in 2012 to further expand
and enhance its wireless...
About 25 percent of the mountain
caribou transplanted from
northern B.C. to the south have
died, but officials say there's
no cause for alarm.
TMTVNEWS.COM, Trail BC Canada ---
Trail resident and artist
TMTV Photo, recent smart meter
protest in Trail BC -
TMTVNEWS.COM,
Nelson BC Canada --- Spring is here
and many of us will be spending more
time outdoors in tall grass and
wooded areas which means an
increased chance of getting tick
bites...
TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC Canada
---Embrace BC has exclusively
awarded Freedom Quest Regional Youth
Services funding for the West
Kootenay Region to generate an
increased awareness on issues of
hate-crime, racism and
discrimination...
The
B.C. government is spending $225,000
over the next year on its Bear Aware
program, aimed at reducing
human-bear encounters in residential
areas.
Philly
Roch, 38 , beating victim of Mark
Jacobson outside the courthouse on
April 10, 2012. CALGARY - A
Nelson,
BC,
man has admitted to viciously
punching and kicking a customer who
came to the aid of a fast food clerk
who was being verbally ..
TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson
BC, Canada --- (Reel Adventures)
Well it looks like Spring is here.
TMTVNEWS.COM,
Cranbrook BC Canada --- Weather and
ground conditions permitting, three
prescribed burns will be ignited
this month...
TMTVNEWS.COM --- An
avalanche on Kootenay Pass, Highway
3 in southeast BC caused major
headaches for travelers Wednesday
and Thursday morning. The highway
was closed for more than 12 hours
and the detour available
via Highway 3A and Kootenay Lake
Ferry had high volume traffic at both Kootenay Bay and Balfour ferry
terminals with over two hour delays.
The highway has since reopened.
TMTVNEWS.COM,
COLUMBIA BASIN - More than 1,600
Basin residents took part in
Columbia River Treaty...
TMTVNEWS.COM, CASTLEGAR
BC – Forests, Lands and Natural Resource
Operations Minister Steve Thomson is
reminding the public to exercise caution
when conducting outdoor burns this
spring...
TMTV For Global TV ---
April 3, 2012 There has been another
train derailment near Nelson BC. Around
9:30 am this morning a west bound CPR
train derailed at the Corra Linn Dam
just west of Nelson BC.
Endurance athlete Joey Desjardins
places the Medal on the neck of Bill
Lake before taking the Medal out on
the Canfor Sawmill Loader in Canal
Flats, BC...
The Grizzly Bear Hunt
started April 1st, and groups such as the David Suzuki
Foundation want the ann...
INVERMERE, BC - Two people
swept up in an avalanche in southeast BC
have been pulled out alive and rescue crews
continue their search after witnesses
reported several others may have been caught
up in the slide. RCMP Cpl. Grant Simpson
said a ...
TMTV PHOTO
TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson Police received a 911
call Friday of a male jumping off of the
orange bridge (aka:B.O.B.). Plus more
Nelson police news...
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