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May 14, 2021
Columba Valley Search and Rescue strengthens operations
While mountain biking the Johnson Trail in 2020, a child plunged off the edge of Toby Creek Canyon. Although she tumbled 150 feet down the steep and gravelly canyon wall, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was able to deploy a complex rope system and lift her to safety.
CVSAR gets calls to the canyon at least once a year, while also responding to land, lake and stream emergencies from all over the Columbia Valley. The registered charity and non-profit organization averages 30-40 volunteers who work diligently beside other first responders (primarily the RCMP and BC Ambulance) to offer specialized rope, mountain, avalanche and swift water rescue services.
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May 3, 2021
Valley vaccination clinic ongoing until May 7
Interior Health is this morning reminding residents of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic ongoing at the Invermere Catholic Church.
The clinic is running from today (May 3) until May 7 for all residents 18 and over who have a Columbia Valley postal code
, from south of Canal Flats up to Spillimacheen (area shown above).
Appointments are required. Residents of these communities may register for their vaccine appointment at community specific clinics by calling 1-833-838-2323 between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., MDT, seven days a week or by registering online with their Personal Health Number HERE.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Apr 18 2021
Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison said the project would be a welcomed step forward for Kootenay-Columbians as we work together in the effort to reach a net-zero future.
The idea, that was originally spearheaded by the Castlegar & District Economic Development to move people through the region using the Kootenay Valley Railway tracks, was updated in a report in 2020.
Now, Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison is eager to use his lobbying skills to assist in doing what he can to power the proposed “local inter-town rail travel” a little farther down the track.
“The proposed passenger rail service is a unique opportunity to introduce electric-powered passenger rail travel to our area,” Morrison told
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April 21, 2021
CFFR gets refurbished truck from Cranbrook repair centre
The Village of Canal Flats Fire and Rescue Service (CFFR), a volunteer fire department, unveiled its new fire truck this spring.
The truck is a 2006 model purchased from the Calgary Fire Department to replace a 1994 GM crew cab that was unable to continue meeting the needs of the department. The truck was placed with CARSTAR Cranbrook Signal Collision, a rare ask for this Cranbrook repair centre.
“It’s not every day that we see a project like this come though our doors,” said Nichole Zippel, office manager, CARSTAR Cranbrook Signal Collision. “It’s important for us to give back to the community we serve, so we performed extensive work on this truck at a significantly discounted rate.”