Carolyn Grant

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Winter tires outperform M+S tires in cold and snowy conditions. Black Press file

October’s arrival means it’s time for winter tires

Designated highways require winter tires or chains from Oct. 1 to March 31, other routes to April 30

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Winter tires outperform M+S tires in cold and snowy conditions. Black Press file
Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Winter tires outperform M+S tires in cold and snowy conditions. Black Press file

Winter tires required by October 1

Designated highways require winter tires or chains from Oct 1 to March 31, other routes to April 30

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Winter tires outperform M+S tires in cold and snowy conditions. Black Press file
(Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Update: Body of man drowned at Lake Windemere found

Update: RCMP confirm the man has been located deceased. The RCMP send…

(Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson lead the Ktunaxa language course. CBEEN image

“We cannot reconcile without speaking the same words”: Ktunaxa language course offered

The Ktunaxa language is traditionally spoken by the peoples of of the…

Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson lead the Ktunaxa language course. CBEEN image
Basin residents are invited to provide feedback on Columbia Basin Trust’s draft Plan, which will guide its activities into the future. CBT file

CBT seeks public input on draft management plan

The Columbia Basin Trust has completed the draft version of their management…

Basin residents are invited to provide feedback on Columbia Basin Trust’s draft Plan, which will guide its activities into the future. CBT file
The Horsethief Creek wildfire. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Evacuation alert issued for over 900 properties near Panorama Resort

Horsethief Creek wildfire grew over Wednesday night

The Horsethief Creek wildfire. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.
Bats roosting in exposed locations, such as this bat on a screen door, can be left alone and will usually move on at dusk or after a few days. Photo by V.Troyen

Bats are on the move in mid-summer says Kootenay Community Bat Project

It’s not unusal to find a bat in your house at this time of year

Bats roosting in exposed locations, such as this bat on a screen door, can be left alone and will usually move on at dusk or after a few days. Photo by V.Troyen
Roosville Border Crossing, west of Fernie. (Google Maps photo)

Man sparks police chase after failing to stop at Canadian border in Kootenays

Loaded hand gun found in vehicle after arrest; eight charges laid

Roosville Border Crossing, west of Fernie. (Google Maps photo)
Dr. Ilona Hale. Photo submitted

B.C. doctor develops national guide for the greening of health care

Health care sector among most polluting, contributing 5 per cent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas

Dr. Ilona Hale. Photo submitted
The Southeast Fire Cenre has reinstated open burning prohibitions. (Black Press Media photo)

Category 2 open burn ban reinstated throughout Southeast Fire Centre

After temporarily suspending the Category 2 burning ban, the Southeast Fire Centre…

The Southeast Fire Cenre has reinstated open burning prohibitions. (Black Press Media photo)
The Southeast Fire Centre is rescinding the ban on Category 2 open burns as of noon Friday, June 16, 2023. (Photo/RDCO)

Category 2 open burns allowed in Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfire risk has decreased in Southeast Fire Centre

The Southeast Fire Centre is rescinding the ban on Category 2 open burns as of noon Friday, June 16, 2023. (Photo/RDCO)
Old growth cedars. Wildsight file

Guided June hikes explore old-growth forests in seven Kootenay communities

Wildsight, a non-profit working to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities, is…

Old growth cedars. Wildsight file
Old growth cedars. Wildsight file

Connecting Kootenay residents to old growth forests

Wildsight to host guided old-growth forest hikes in seven Kootenay communities

Old growth cedars. Wildsight file
A class participating in the Metis jigging program. CBEEN file

Wild Voices for Kids in Kootenay communities

CBEEN offers spring programs for children of all ages

A class participating in the Metis jigging program. CBEEN file
Black Press photo

Kootenay real estate sales picking up after slow start to year

Real estate sales are picking up in the Kootenays heading into spring…

Black Press photo
The Village of Canal Flats is increasing its ability to respond to wildfires with support from the Trust. CBT photo

CBT supports 12 projects that increase small Kootenay communities and First Nations ability to respond to wildfires

The Columbia Basin Trust is providing support for 12 projects in small…

The Village of Canal Flats is increasing its ability to respond to wildfires with support from the Trust. CBT photo
The Village of Canal Flats is undertaking several steps to reduce its climate impact with the support of Columbia Basin Trust.
The Village of Canal Flats is undertaking several steps to reduce its climate impact with the support of Columbia Basin Trust.
(Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Kootenay real estate market returning to pre-pandemic normal

Market was “over-stimulated” during pandemic years

(Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
It’s time to manage attractants as bears begin to emerge from hibernation. Bulletin file

Bears are beginning to emerge from hibernation; time to bear-proof your yard

Bears will be emerging from their dens very soon, and some already…

It’s time to manage attractants as bears begin to emerge from hibernation. Bulletin file
While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.

Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Spring is here, but Road Safety at Work’s Shift Into Winter campaign…

While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.